Fragrance comparison

REA vs Crystal Chic

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 100 ratings analysed

4 wins

REA

Mallo

3.9253 votes

Rank #13,466 Warm SpicyTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Crystal Chic

Carolina Herrera

3.9447 votes

Rank #39,188 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

REA takes 4 of 8 categories.

REA
Choose it for a warm spicy and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Crystal Chic
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

REA4/8

Crystal Chic3/8

Ratings & consensus: Crystal Chic
Community sentiment: Crystal Chic
Longevity: REA
Sillage & projection: REA
Value for money: Crystal Chic
Versatility: REA
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: REA

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

REAMallo

Crystal ChicCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 81%

3.94/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 17%Had 37%Want 46%

Category winnerCrystal ChicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

9%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

9%Hate

53 votes

32%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerCrystal ChicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityREA

SillageREA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value54

Category winnerCrystal ChicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

tuberose92%

floral84%

chocolate77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

floral92%

rose84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Dark ChocolateOrange

Heart3 to 5 hours

Indian TuberoseCarnation

Base5 to 8 hours

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)VanillaSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Bulgarian RoseRed BerriesRed Freesia

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomPimentoIndian Tuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

Bourbon VanillaSandalwoodAmberAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer88

Fall100

Winter59

Day100

Night100

Spring63

Summer44

Fall100

Winter81

Day100

Night100

Category winnerREAMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex48

Women52

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,466

PerfumerAntonio Lasheras, Rajesh Balkrishnan

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#39,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerREAHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

REA by Mallo delivers an unconventional blend of lush florals and confectionary warmth. It opens with bright, juicy orange paired against the bittersweet richness of dark chocolate. This lively citrus-gourmand introduction quickly yields to a full-bodied floral heart where creamy Indian tuberose takes center stage alo…

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Carolina Herrera Crystal Chic opens with a bright flash of tart red berries, peppery red freesia, and Bulgarian rose. The initial alcohol rush burns away in three minutes. Then the heart takes charge. Creamy Indian tuberose and night blooming jasmine merge with a kick of warm pimento, creating a lush, fruity floral pr…

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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, REA or Crystal Chic?

REA takes 4 of 8 categories. REA is rated 3.92/5 from 53 votes; Crystal Chic is rated 3.94/5 from 47 votes. Choose REA for a warm spicy and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Crystal Chic for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, REA or Crystal Chic?

REA lasts longest (REA 83/100, Crystal Chic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, REA or Crystal Chic?

Projection is very close: REA 70/100, Crystal Chic 69/100 for sillage.

Do REA and Crystal Chic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Indian Tuberose, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is REA or Crystal Chic better for summer or winter?

For summer, REA is the stronger pick. For winter, Crystal Chic is the stronger pick. REA suits day or night wear; Crystal Chic suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in REA and Crystal Chic?

REA has top notes of Dark Chocolate and Orange, heart notes of Indian Tuberose and Carnation, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Vanilla and Sandalwood. Crystal Chic has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Red Berries and Red Freesia, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Pimento and Indian Tuberose, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).