Fragrance comparison

Pure Crystal vs Rive d’Ambre

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 822 ratings analysed

5 wins

Pure Crystal

Lattafa Perfumes

4.1753 votes

Rank #8,185 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Rive d’Ambre

Tom Ford

4.19769 votes

Rank #25,745 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pure Crystal takes 5 of 7 categories.

Pure Crystal
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rive d’Ambre
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Pure Crystal5/7

Rive d’Ambre2/7

Ratings & consensus: Rive d’Ambre
Community sentiment: Rive d’Ambre
Longevity: Pure Crystal
Sillage & projection: Pure Crystal
Value for money: Pure Crystal
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

Pure CrystalLattafa Perfumes

Rive d’AmbreTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 769 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerRive d’AmbreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

8%Hate

39 votes

40%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

769 votes

Category winnerRive d’AmbreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityPure Crystal

SillagePure Crystal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value27

Category winnerPure CrystalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

amber69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

amber86%

aromatic72%

fresh58%

fresh spicy44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red BerriesCinnamonBitter OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

CognacGingerClary Sage

Base

AmberSandalwoodVanillaMuskPatchouliCardamomVetiver

Notes

CitrusesBitter OrangeAmberBergamotCognacLemonMintTarragonTolu BalsamCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Bergamot, Cognac and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer18

Fall77

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPure CrystalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex37

Women29

Men31

Unisex60

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,185

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#25,745

PerfumerOlivier Gillotin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPure CrystalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Rive d’Ambre opens with a bright burst of bitter orange and lemon, creating a citrus freshness that feels clean. As the scent settles on skin, a warm cardamom note begins to filter through the initial brightness. The dry down is built on a base of tolu balsam and a subtle cognac accord, giving it a warm finish. It sui…

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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, Pure Crystal or Rive d’Ambre?

Pure Crystal takes 5 of 7 categories. Pure Crystal is rated 4.17/5 from 53 votes; Rive d’Ambre is rated 4.19/5 from 769 votes. Choose Pure Crystal for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rive d’Ambre for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pure Crystal or Rive d’Ambre?

Pure Crystal lasts longest (Pure Crystal 73/100, Rive d’Ambre 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pure Crystal or Rive d’Ambre?

Pure Crystal projects furthest (Pure Crystal 66/100, Rive d’Ambre 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pure Crystal and Rive d’Ambre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Bergamot, Cognac and Amber.

Is Pure Crystal or Rive d’Ambre better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pure Crystal is the stronger pick. For winter, Pure Crystal is the stronger pick. Pure Crystal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pure Crystal and Rive d’Ambre?

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. Rive d’Ambre features Citruses, Bitter Orange, Amber, Bergamot and Cognac.