Fragrance comparison

Man vs Crystal Aqua For Men Pure

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,368 ratings analysed

4 wins

Man

Calvin Klein

3.641,365 votes

Rank #36,056 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Crystal Aqua For Men Pure

Parfums Genty

4.333 votes

Rank #54,586 Fresh SpicyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Man takes 4 of 5 categories.

Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Crystal Aqua For Men Pure
Choose it for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Man4/5

Crystal Aqua For Men Pure1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Man
Sillage & projection: Man
Value for money: Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Crystal Aqua For Men Pure
Fragranxe ranking: Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ManCalvin Klein

Crystal Aqua For Men PureParfums Genty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 1,365 votes

Have 51%Had 39%Want 10%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 11%Had 33%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

52%Like

10%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

1,365 votes

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityMan

SillageMan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value0

Category winnerManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

ozonic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

green92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both fresh spicy, ozonic and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Violet LeafRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Bay LeafNutmegIncenseMint

Base3 to 5 hours

CypressSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeMintBasilGinger

Heart2-3 hrs

NutmegLotusCedarIncense

Base4-6 hrs

Violet LeafAmberMusk

Category winnerCrystal Aqua For Men PureLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer64

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night77

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,056

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,586

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Man by Calvin Klein is an aromatic woody eau de toilette built around brisk herbal tones and a crisp, ozonic violet leaf. Launched in 2007 and composed by perfumer Ann Gottlieb, it opens with a bright burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and fresh rosemary. The heart introduces a cool bite of mint alongside bay leaf, d…

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Crystal Aqua For Men Pure by Parfums Genty delivers an energizing splash of chilled citrus and herbal greenery. The initial spray hits hard with juicy mandarin orange, brisk mint, and a peppery bite of grated ginger. It wakes you up immediately. Within twenty minutes, the sharp flash of fresh alcohol settles into an a…

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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, Man or Crystal Aqua For Men Pure?

Man takes 4 of 5 categories. Man is rated 3.64/5 from 1,365 votes; Crystal Aqua For Men Pure is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Man for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Crystal Aqua For Men Pure for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Man or Crystal Aqua For Men Pure?

Man lasts longest (Man 56/100, Crystal Aqua For Men Pure 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Man or Crystal Aqua For Men Pure?

Man projects furthest (Man 48/100, Crystal Aqua For Men Pure 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Man and Crystal Aqua For Men Pure smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, ozonic and aromatic accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Incense.

Is Man or Crystal Aqua For Men Pure better for summer or winter?

Man suits daytime wear; Crystal Aqua For Men Pure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Man and Crystal Aqua For Men Pure?

Man has top notes of Violet Leaf, Rosemary, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Nutmeg, Incense and Mint, a base of Cypress, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Musk. Crystal Aqua For Men Pure has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Mint, Basil and Ginger, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lotus, Cedar and Incense, a base of Violet Leaf, Amber and Musk.