Fragrance comparison

Lovin' Geisha vs Crystal

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lovin' Geisha

Un Monde Nouveau

4.405 votes

Rank #43,625 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Crystal

Ascania

3.754 votes

Rank #58,001 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lovin' Geisha takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lovin' Geisha
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Crystal
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Lovin' Geisha3/4

Crystal1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lovin' Geisha
Sillage & projection: Lovin' Geisha
Value for money: Crystal
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lovin' Geisha

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lovin' GeishaUn Monde Nouveau

CrystalAscania

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 33%Want 42%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 40%Want 27%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity35

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityLovin' Geisha

SillageLovin' Geisha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerCrystalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral91%

green83%

ozonic74%

aquatic65%

fresh spicy56%

floral100%

woody91%

citrus83%

amber74%

musky65%

fresh56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

TeaLotusYuzu

No top / heart / base split published

Top

YuzuPomegranate

Heart

PeonyLotusMagnolia

Base

MuskAmberMahogany

InformationalShared notesLotus and Yuzu. Durations are only published for Lovin' Geisha, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,625

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#58,001

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLovin' GeishaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lovin' Geisha by Un Monde Nouveau captures the peak minimalist aesthetic of 1995. The fragrance opens with a tart, mouthwatering spray of Japanese yuzu citrus that feels crisp rather than sugary. Within ten minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into dewy aquatic lotus blossoms. A transparent note of brewed green tea …

Reviews →

Crystal by Ascania is a light floral with a bright citrus-fruit opening, soft peony and lotus in the heart, and a clean musky amber base. It reads fresh, airy, and gently feminine rather than rich or dramatic. Its soft projection and short wear make it better for close settings, warm weather, or anyone who prefers a d…

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lovin' Geisha or Crystal?

Lovin' Geisha takes 3 of 4 categories. Lovin' Geisha is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Crystal is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Lovin' Geisha for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Crystal for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lovin' Geisha or Crystal?

Lovin' Geisha lasts longest (Lovin' Geisha 67/100, Crystal 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lovin' Geisha or Crystal?

Lovin' Geisha projects furthest (Lovin' Geisha 67/100, Crystal 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lovin' Geisha and Crystal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Lotus and Yuzu.

Is Lovin' Geisha or Crystal better for summer or winter?

Lovin' Geisha suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lovin' Geisha and Crystal?

Lovin' Geisha features Tea, Lotus and Yuzu. Crystal has top notes of Yuzu and Pomegranate, heart notes of Peony, Lotus and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Amber and Mahogany.