Fragrance comparison

Pure Absolu vs Crystal

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

2 wins

Pure Absolu

Karen Low

4.502 votes

Rank #58,588 FloralWoody

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73%scent match

Closely related

Crystal

Ascania

3.754 votes

Rank #63,050 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pure Absolu takes 2 of 2 categories.

Pure Absolu
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Crystal
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Best in spring.

Pure Absolu2/2

Crystal0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Pure Absolu
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pure Absolu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pure AbsoluKaren Low

CrystalAscania

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity35

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillagePure Absolu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

amber61%

floral100%

woody91%

citrus83%

amber74%

musky65%

fresh56%

Scent match73%Closely related · both floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

YuzuPomegranate

Heart

LotusPeonyRaspberryMagnolia

Base

CedarMuskAmber

Top

YuzuPomegranate

Heart

PeonyLotusMagnolia

Base

MuskAmberMahogany

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Pomegranate, Lotus and Peony. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,588

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,050

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPure AbsoluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pure Absolu by Karen Low is a floral fruity gourmand fragrance built for casual daytime wear. It delivers a bright, refreshing alternative to premium designer scents by combining crisp tartness with soft woodiness.

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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…

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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, Pure Absolu or Crystal?

Pure Absolu takes 2 of 2 categories. Pure Absolu is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Crystal is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Pure Absolu for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Crystal for a floral and woody character. Best in spring.

Which projects more, Pure Absolu or Crystal?

Pure Absolu projects furthest (Pure Absolu 42/100, Crystal 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pure Absolu and Crystal smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Pomegranate, Lotus and Peony.

What are the notes in Pure Absolu and Crystal?

Pure Absolu has top notes of Yuzu and Pomegranate, heart notes of Lotus, Peony, Raspberry and Magnolia, a base of Cedar, Musk and Amber. Crystal has top notes of Yuzu and Pomegranate, heart notes of Peony, Lotus and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Amber and Mahogany.