Morphine vs Pure Crystal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
MorphineChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Pure CrystalChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Morphine3/7
Pure Crystal3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Morphine
- Community sentiment
- Morphine
- Longevity
- Pure Crystal
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Morphine
- Versatility
- Pure Crystal
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pure Crystal
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MorphineX-RayPure CrystalLattafa PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 17%Had 5%Want 78%
4.17/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%
Category winnerMorphineRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
47%Like
6%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
36 votes
64%Love
18%Like
8%Ok
3%Dislike
8%Hate
39 votes
Category winnerMorphineMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPure Crystal
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMorphineBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
musky84%
powdery77%
honey69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
amber69%
sweet61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CinnamonLavenderCardamomBergamotClary Sage
Heart
HoneyBrandyOrris RootRoseCognac
Base
MuskLeatherSandalwoodPatchouliAmbrette (Musk Mallow)
Top
Red BerriesCinnamonBitter OrangeGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
CognacGingerClary Sage
Base
AmberSandalwoodVanillaMuskPatchouliCardamomVetiver
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Cardamom, Bergamot and Clary Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring14
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day44
Night100
Spring36
Summer18
Fall77
Winter100
Day37
Night100
Category winnerPure CrystalMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,521
PerfumerIrina Burlakova
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#8,918
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerPure CrystalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotX-Ray Morphine opens with sharp cinnamon, dusty cardamom, and herbal clary sage before shifting into a thick heart of honey, rose, and dark cognac. Heavy orris root adds a dry, powdery texture that cuts through the boozy sweetness. As it settles onto skin over several hours, warm ambrette musk, patchouli, and worn lea…
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, Morphine or Pure Crystal?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Morphine is rated 4.33/5 from 36 votes; Pure Crystal is rated 4.17/5 from 53 votes. Choose Morphine for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pure Crystal for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Morphine or Pure Crystal?
Pure Crystal lasts longest (Pure Crystal 73/100, Morphine 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Morphine or Pure Crystal?
Projection is very close: Morphine 66/100, Pure Crystal 66/100 for sillage.
Do Morphine and Pure Crystal smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Cardamom, Bergamot and Clary Sage.
Is Morphine or Pure Crystal better for summer or winter?
For summer, Pure Crystal is the stronger pick. For winter, Morphine is the stronger pick. Morphine suits evening wear; Pure Crystal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Morphine and Pure Crystal?
Morphine has top notes of Cinnamon, Lavender, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Brandy, Orris Root and Rose, a base of Musk, Leather, Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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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