Fragrance comparison

Relax vs Crystal Bloom

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 44 ratings analysed

3 wins

Relax

Armaf

4.673 votes

Rank #42,371 LeatherMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

Crystal Bloom

Jill Stuart

4.4141 votes

Rank #26,342 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Relax takes 3 of 4 categories.

Relax
Choose it for a leather and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Crystal Bloom
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Relax3/4

Crystal Bloom1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RelaxArmaf

Crystal BloomJill Stuart

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 3%Want 60%

4.41/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

51%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityRelax

SillageRelax

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value53

Category winnerRelaxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

leather100%

musky83%

animalic65%

powdery48%

smoky30%

floral100%

citrus86%

sweet72%

white floral58%

green44%

fruity30%

Scent match12%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPineappleRaspberry

Heart

Ylang-YlangOsmanthusJasmineMoss

Base

LeatherMuskCedarwoodAmber

Top

Sweet PeaOrangeSnowdropsGreen NotesNeroli

Heart

FreesiaRoseMagnoliaJasmineRaspberryedelweiss

Base

OsmanthusGardeniaYlang-YlangMuskAmberTulle AccordMossCedar

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Ylang-Ylang, Osmanthus and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer62

Fall38

Winter38

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,371

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,342

PerfumerChristine Nagel

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerCrystal BloomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Relax starts with a bright splash of tart pineapple and sweet raspberry, grounded immediately by a sharp citrus edge of bergamot. As the initial fruitiness settles on the skin, a rich floral heart of ylang-ylang and mossy green tones emerges, creating an unexpected earthy contrast. The dry-down is dominated by a…

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Jill Stuart Crystal Bloom is a crisp, dewy floral fragrance that smells like fresh petals covered in morning frost. It opens with an airy burst of sweet pea, chilled snowdrops, and juicy orange slices, giving an immediate clean and uplifting impression. As the fragrance settles on your skin, a delicate garden bouquet …

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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, Relax or Crystal Bloom?

Relax takes 3 of 4 categories. Relax is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Crystal Bloom is rated 4.41/5 from 41 votes. Choose Relax for a leather and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Crystal Bloom for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Relax or Crystal Bloom?

Relax lasts longest (Relax 80/100, Crystal Bloom 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Relax or Crystal Bloom?

Relax projects furthest (Relax 75/100, Crystal Bloom 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Relax and Crystal Bloom smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Ylang-Ylang, Osmanthus and Jasmine.

Is Relax or Crystal Bloom better for summer or winter?

Relax suits daytime wear; Crystal Bloom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Relax and Crystal Bloom?

Relax has top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple and Raspberry, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Osmanthus, Jasmine and Moss, a base of Leather, Musk, Cedarwood and Amber. Crystal Bloom has top notes of Sweet Pea, Orange, Snowdrops and Green Notes, heart notes of Freesia, Rose, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Osmanthus, Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang and Musk.