Fragrance comparison

Reveal vs Crystal Essence

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 4,531 ratings analysed

2 wins

Reveal

Calvin Klein

3.774,522 votes

Rank #31,818 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Crystal Essence

O Boticário

4.569 votes

Rank #43,987 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reveal takes 2 of 3 categories.

Reveal
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Crystal Essence
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Reveal2/3

Crystal Essence1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RevealCalvin Klein

Crystal EssenceO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 4,522 votes

Have 51%Had 25%Want 24%

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 12%Had 22%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

4,522 votes

56%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityReveal

SillageCrystal Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

amber77%

salty69%

iris61%

floral100%

green92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

rose61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

SaltBlack PepperWhite PepperPink Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

AmbergrisIris

Base4 to 6 hours

CashmeranSandalwoodMuskVetiver

Top

LilacGreen LeavesBergamotIrisCypressPeachBlack Pepper

Heart

FreesiaRoseGardeniaHoneysuckleYlang-YlangTuberose

Base

MuskCedarVetiverSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Iris, Sandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for Reveal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer77

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night47

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex45

Women52

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,818

PerfumerBruno Jovanovic, Jean-Marc Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,987

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRevealHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Reveal by Calvin Klein takes an unusual approach to warmth by centering on a distinct mineral freshness. The opening combines sea salt with black pepper, white pepper, and pink pepper, giving a dry, savory burst that feels brisk rather than sweet. As the initial spice settles, a heart of ambergris and powdery iris int…

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Crystal Essence by O Boticário delivers a lush, garden-fresh floral experience centered around blooming lilac, crisp green leaves, and powdery iris. The fragrance opens with an invigorating burst of citrusy bergamot and fresh-cut stems, quickly settling into a bouquet of creamy gardenia, sweet honeysuckle, and dewy fr…

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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, Reveal or Crystal Essence?

Reveal takes 2 of 3 categories. Reveal is rated 3.77/5 from 4,522 votes; Crystal Essence is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes. Choose Reveal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Crystal Essence for a floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Reveal or Crystal Essence?

Reveal lasts longest (Reveal 67/100, Crystal Essence 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Reveal or Crystal Essence?

Crystal Essence projects furthest (Crystal Essence 72/100, Reveal 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Reveal and Crystal Essence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Iris, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Reveal or Crystal Essence better for summer or winter?

Reveal suits daytime wear; Crystal Essence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reveal and Crystal Essence?

Reveal has top notes of Salt, Black Pepper, White Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ambergris and Iris, a base of Cashmeran, Sandalwood, Musk and Vetiver. Crystal Essence has top notes of Lilac, Green Leaves, Bergamot and Iris, heart notes of Freesia, Rose, Gardenia and Honeysuckle, a base of Musk, Cedar, Vetiver and Sandalwood.