Fragrance comparison

Memories of Love vs Velvet Cristal

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 184 ratings analysed

Memories of Love

Judith Williams

3.806 votes

Rank #44,708 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Velvet Cristal

Eudora

3.92178 votes

Rank #13,811 White FloralCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velvet Cristal takes 3 of 4 categories.

Memories of Love
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Velvet Cristal
Choose it for a white floral and caramel character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Memories of Love1/4

Velvet Cristal3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Velvet Cristal
Sillage & projection: Memories of Love
Value for money: Velvet Cristal
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Velvet Cristal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Memories of LoveJudith Williams

Velvet CristalEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%

3.92/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

25%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

178 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityVelvet Cristal

SillageMemories of Love

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value72

Category winnerVelvet CristalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

tropical77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

white floral100%

caramel88%

vanilla77%

sweet65%

powdery53%

balsamic42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MangoPineappleMelonBrazilian MandarinRed Apple

Heart

JasmineFreesiaWhite Lily

Base

Sugar CaneCaramelSandalwoodPeachVanillaMusk

Top15-30 mins

PineappleMangoOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomSandalwoodRose

Base5-8 hrs

CaramelVanillaAccord Eudora®Milk

InformationalShared notesMango, Pineapple, Jasmine and Caramel. Durations are only published for Velvet Cristal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring88

Summer54

Fall0

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex5

Women94

Casual 32%Date 28%Work 26%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,708

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#13,811

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerVelvet CristalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Memories of Love by Judith Williams presents a bright, fruit-forward profile built for casual spring days. The opening bursts with sweet mango and crisp red apple, settling into a gentle, sugar-dusted floral heart. It feels like an uncomplicated, cheerful option for someone who enjoys gourmand sweetness without the he…

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Velvet Cristal by Eudora brings an immediate wash of sweet mango and juicy pineapple that softens within fifteen minutes into creamy jasmine petals. The heart feels plush rather than sharp. Rich orange blossom adds floral lift, while a base of melted caramel, warm vanilla, and sweet milk creates a cozy, velvety drydow…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Memories of Love or Velvet Cristal?

Velvet Cristal takes 3 of 4 categories. Memories of Love is rated 3.80/5 from 6 votes; Velvet Cristal is rated 3.92/5 from 178 votes. Choose Memories of Love for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Velvet Cristal for a white floral and caramel character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Memories of Love or Velvet Cristal?

Velvet Cristal lasts longest (Velvet Cristal 54/100, Memories of Love 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Memories of Love or Velvet Cristal?

Memories of Love projects furthest (Memories of Love 63/100, Velvet Cristal 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Memories of Love and Velvet Cristal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Mango, Pineapple, Jasmine and Caramel.

Is Memories of Love or Velvet Cristal better for summer or winter?

Memories of Love suits daytime wear; Velvet Cristal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Memories of Love and Velvet Cristal?

Memories of Love has top notes of Mango, Pineapple, Melon and Brazilian Mandarin, heart notes of Jasmine, Freesia and White Lily, a base of Sugar Cane, Caramel, Sandalwood and Peach. Velvet Cristal has top notes of Pineapple, Mango and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood and Rose, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Accord Eudora® and Milk.