Meftun vs Pure Crystal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Meftun takes 4 of 7 categories.
MeftunChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Pure CrystalChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Meftun4/7
Pure Crystal3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Pure Crystal
- Community sentiment
- Meftun
- Longevity
- Meftun
- Sillage & projection
- Meftun
- Value for money
- Pure Crystal
- Versatility
- Meftun
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pure Crystal
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MeftunRegalienPure CrystalLattafa PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 90 votes
Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%
4.17/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%
Category winnerPure CrystalRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
29%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
63 votes
64%Love
18%Like
8%Ok
3%Dislike
8%Hate
39 votes
Category winnerMeftunMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMeftun
SillageMeftun
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPure CrystalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
smoky69%
patchouli61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
amber69%
sweet61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CognacRumCorianderCinnamon
Heart
WormwoodRed BerriesBirch LeafAngelicaGinger
Base
PatchouliIncenseAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Sandalwood
Top
Red BerriesCinnamonBitter OrangeGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
CognacGingerClary Sage
Base
AmberSandalwoodVanillaMuskPatchouliCardamomVetiver
InformationalShared notesCognac, Cinnamon, Red Berries and Ginger. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring64
Summer15
Fall100
Winter97
Day36
Night100
Spring36
Summer18
Fall77
Winter100
Day37
Night100
Category winnerMeftunMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,197
PerfumerJorge Lee
Launched—
Reviews14
Overall rank#8,918
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerPure CrystalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMeftun by Regalien is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Meftun was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Jorge Lee. Top notes are Cognac, Rum, Coriander and Cinnamon; middle notes are Wormwood, Cinnamon, Red Berries, Birch Leaf, Angelica and Ginger; base notes are Patchouli, Incense, Ambrette…
Reviews →Pure Crystal by Lattafa is a modern citrus aromatic scent that balances bright top notes of bergamot and bitter orange with a heart of cognac and ginger. As it settles, notes of amber, sandalwood, and vanilla create a warm base that performs well in cooler weather. This unisex release offers an approachable, versatile…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Meftun or Pure Crystal?
Meftun takes 4 of 7 categories. Meftun is rated 3.92/5 from 90 votes; Pure Crystal is rated 4.17/5 from 53 votes. Choose Meftun for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pure Crystal for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Meftun or Pure Crystal?
Meftun lasts longest (Meftun 83/100, Pure Crystal 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Meftun or Pure Crystal?
Meftun projects furthest (Meftun 69/100, Pure Crystal 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Meftun and Pure Crystal smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cognac, Cinnamon, Red Berries and Ginger.
Is Meftun or Pure Crystal better for summer or winter?
For summer, Pure Crystal is the stronger pick. For winter, Pure Crystal is the stronger pick. Meftun suits evening wear; Pure Crystal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Meftun and Pure Crystal?
Meftun has top notes of Cognac, Rum, Coriander and Cinnamon, heart notes of Wormwood, Red Berries, Birch Leaf and Angelica, a base of Patchouli, Incense, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Sandalwood. Pure Crystal has top notes of Red Berries, Cinnamon, Bitter Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cognac, Ginger and Clary Sage, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.
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