Fragrance comparison

Rive d’Ambre vs Pure Crystal

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 822 ratings analysed

Rive d’Ambre

Tom Ford

4.19769 votes

Rank #25,745 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Pure Crystal

Lattafa Perfumes

4.1753 votes

Rank #8,185 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pure Crystal takes 5 of 7 categories.

Rive d’Ambre
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
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’Ambre2/7

Pure Crystal5/7

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

Rive d’AmbreTom Ford

Pure CrystalLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 769 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerRive d’AmbreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

769 votes

64%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

8%Hate

39 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPure Crystal

SillagePure Crystal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value74

Category winnerPure CrystalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber86%

aromatic72%

fresh58%

fresh spicy44%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

amber69%

sweet61%

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

Notes

CitrusesBitter OrangeAmberBergamotCognacLemonMintTarragonTolu BalsamCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Red BerriesCinnamonBitter OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

CognacGingerClary Sage

Base

AmberSandalwoodVanillaMuskPatchouliCardamomVetiver

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Spring36

Summer18

Fall77

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerPure CrystalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex60

Women9

Men34

Unisex37

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,745

PerfumerOlivier Gillotin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,185

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerPure CrystalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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, Rive d’Ambre or Pure Crystal?

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

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

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

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

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

Do Rive d’Ambre and Pure Crystal smell similar?

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

Is Rive d’Ambre or Pure Crystal 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 Rive d’Ambre and Pure Crystal?

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