Fragrance comparison

Reserve Collection: Rive d'Ambre vs Pure Crystal

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 109 ratings analysed

Reserve Collection: Rive d'Ambre

Tom Ford

4.0256 votes

Rank #31,828 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Pure Crystal

Lattafa Perfumes

4.1753 votes

Rank #8,186 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pure Crystal takes 6 of 7 categories.

Reserve Collection: Rive d'Ambre
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pure Crystal
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Reserve Collection: Rive d'Ambre0/7

Pure Crystal6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Reserve Collection: Rive d'AmbreTom Ford

Pure CrystalLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 43%Had 10%Want 47%

4.17/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerPure CrystalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

56 votes

64%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

8%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerPure CrystalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPure Crystal

SillagePure Crystal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value74

Category winnerPure CrystalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

powdery61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CognacTolu BalsamTarragonCitrusesAmberMintBitter OrangeBergamotCardamomLemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Red BerriesCinnamonBitter OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

CognacGingerClary Sage

Base

AmberSandalwoodVanillaMuskPatchouliCardamomVetiver

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer100

Fall21

Winter26

Day100

Night33

Spring36

Summer18

Fall77

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex91

Women0

Men34

Unisex37

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,828

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,186

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerPure CrystalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Reserve Collection: Rive d'Ambre lands on skin with a splash of bitter orange and lemon, accompanied by a cool undercurrent of mint. Unlike typical colognes that vanish in minutes, this fragrance transforms as the bright citrus peel softens into warm cardamom and a dry, resinous base of tolu balsam. The contrast betwe…

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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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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, Reserve Collection: Rive d'Ambre or Pure Crystal?

Pure Crystal takes 6 of 7 categories. Reserve Collection: Rive d'Ambre is rated 4.02/5 from 56 votes; Pure Crystal is rated 4.17/5 from 53 votes. Choose Reserve Collection: Rive d'Ambre for a citrus and amber character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pure Crystal for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Reserve Collection: Rive d'Ambre or Pure Crystal?

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

Which projects more, Reserve Collection: Rive d'Ambre or Pure Crystal?

Pure Crystal projects furthest (Pure Crystal 66/100, Reserve Collection: Rive d'Ambre 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Reserve Collection: Rive d'Ambre and Pure Crystal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cognac, Amber, Bitter Orange and Bergamot.

Is Reserve Collection: Rive d'Ambre or Pure Crystal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Reserve Collection: Rive d'Ambre is the stronger pick. For winter, Pure Crystal is the stronger pick. Reserve Collection: Rive d'Ambre suits daytime wear; Pure Crystal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reserve Collection: Rive d'Ambre and Pure Crystal?

Reserve Collection: Rive d'Ambre features Cognac, Tolu Balsam, Tarragon, Citruses and Amber. 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.