Fragrance comparison

Surfing Feelings vs Crystal

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

3 wins

Surfing Feelings

Zara

3.5039 votes

Rank #19,652 SandFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Crystal

Ascania

3.754 votes

Rank #55,963 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Surfing Feelings takes 3 of 4 categories.

Surfing Feelings
Choose it for a sand and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Crystal
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Surfing Feelings3/4

Crystal1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Surfing FeelingsZara

CrystalAscania

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 52%Had 18%Want 30%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 40%Want 27%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

32%Like

42%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

31 votes

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity35

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySurfing Feelings

SillageSurfing Feelings

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value100

Category winnerCrystalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sand100%

floral86%

amber72%

aquatic58%

ozonic44%

mineral30%

floral100%

woody91%

citrus83%

amber74%

musky65%

fresh56%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both floral and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sand

Heart

Lotus

Base

Amber

Top

YuzuPomegranate

Heart

PeonyLotusMagnolia

Base

MuskAmberMahogany

InformationalShared notesLotus and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer100

Fall6

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex7

Women80

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,652

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#55,963

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSurfing FeelingsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Surfing Feelings is a breezy, summer fragrance that pairs sand and aquatic notes with a warm amber base. Perfect for casual seaside outings, this scent captures the essence of a warm day at the beach. It offers a refreshing, light aura for women looking for an easy, cost-effective scent to wear under the hot sun.

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Crystal by Ascania is a light floral with a bright citrus-fruit opening, soft peony and lotus in the heart, and a clean musky amber base. It reads fresh, airy, and gently feminine rather than rich or dramatic. Its soft projection and short wear make it better for close settings, warm weather, or anyone who prefers a d…

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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, Surfing Feelings or Crystal?

Surfing Feelings takes 3 of 4 categories. Surfing Feelings is rated 3.50/5 from 39 votes; Crystal is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Surfing Feelings for a sand and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Crystal for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Surfing Feelings or Crystal?

Surfing Feelings lasts longest (Surfing Feelings 61/100, Crystal 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Surfing Feelings or Crystal?

Surfing Feelings projects furthest (Surfing Feelings 54/100, Crystal 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Surfing Feelings and Crystal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and amber accords. Common notes include Lotus and Amber.

Is Surfing Feelings or Crystal better for summer or winter?

Surfing Feelings suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Surfing Feelings and Crystal?

Surfing Feelings has top notes of Sand, heart notes of Lotus, a base of Amber. Crystal has top notes of Yuzu and Pomegranate, heart notes of Peony, Lotus and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Amber and Mahogany.