Fragrance comparison

Laurels Fig vs Crystal Essence

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

3 wins

Laurels Fig

Sanchez

4.388 votes

Rank #35,991 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Crystal Essence

O Boticário

4.569 votes

Rank #45,330 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Laurels Fig takes 3 of 3 categories.

Laurels Fig
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Crystal Essence
Choose it for a floral and green character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Laurels Fig3/3

Crystal Essence0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Laurels Fig
Sillage & projection: Laurels Fig
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Laurels Fig

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Laurels FigSanchez

Crystal EssenceO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 12%Had 22%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

56%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityLaurels Fig

SillageLaurels Fig

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

musky69%

citrus61%

floral100%

green92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

rose61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

JuniperLaurelsBergamotOrangeFig

Heart

CypressJasmineFreesiaIris

Base

CashmeranLabdanumAmberMusk

Top

LilacGreen LeavesBergamotIrisCypressPeachBlack Pepper

Heart

FreesiaRoseGardeniaHoneysuckleYlang-YlangTuberose

Base

MuskCedarVetiverSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cypress, Freesia and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,991

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#45,330

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLaurels FigHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Laurels Fig by Sanchez opens with a sharp burst of bitter bergamot, crushed juniper berries, and green laurel leaves. The heart turns drier as aromatic cypress and clean freesia take over, balancing the green sap of fig against a light floral backdrop. As it settles onto skin, cashmeran and warm labdanum build a soft …

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Crystal Essence by O Boticário delivers a lush, garden-fresh floral experience centered around blooming lilac, crisp green leaves, and powdery iris. The fragrance opens with an invigorating burst of citrusy bergamot and fresh-cut stems, quickly settling into a bouquet of creamy gardenia, sweet honeysuckle, and dewy fr…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Laurels Fig or Crystal Essence?

Laurels Fig takes 3 of 3 categories. Laurels Fig is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Crystal Essence is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes. Choose Laurels Fig for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Crystal Essence for a floral and green character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Laurels Fig or Crystal Essence?

Laurels Fig lasts longest (Laurels Fig 83/100, Crystal Essence 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Laurels Fig or Crystal Essence?

Laurels Fig projects furthest (Laurels Fig 75/100, Crystal Essence 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Laurels Fig and Crystal Essence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cypress, Freesia and Iris.

Is Laurels Fig or Crystal Essence better for summer or winter?

Laurels Fig suits day or night wear; Crystal Essence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Laurels Fig and Crystal Essence?

Laurels Fig has top notes of Juniper, Laurels, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Cypress, Jasmine, Freesia and Iris, a base of Cashmeran, Labdanum, Amber and Musk. Crystal Essence has top notes of Lilac, Green Leaves, Bergamot and Iris, heart notes of Freesia, Rose, Gardenia and Honeysuckle, a base of Musk, Cedar, Vetiver and Sandalwood.