ALT. Fragrances Crystal vs Mykonos Roulette

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540.

At a glance

ALT. Fragrances Crystal costs £49.40 and Mykonos Roulette costs £29.99, so Mykonos Roulette is £19.41 cheaper. They share 4 notes out of 9 distinct notes listed across both (44%). ALT. Fragrances Crystal is Extrait and listed as unisex, while Mykonos Roulette is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540.

ALT. Fragrances Crystal

An amber woody unisex Extrait de Parfum sold under a name and product line built entirely around a single, named comparison, Baccarat Rouge 540.

Mykonos Roulette

Roulette is a unisex Eau de Parfum from Mykonos built around saffron and jasmine over ambergris, amberwood and more saffron before fir resin and cedar create a dry woody base. The structure places it clearly in the Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 style family.

ALT. Fragrances Crystal, dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540Mykonos Roulette, dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Comparison

ALT. Fragrances CrystalMykonos Roulette
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 review7.3/10 · 2 reviews
Longevity7.8/107.0/10
Projection7.2/106.8/10
Scent accuracy8.2/107.5/10
Value for money8.0/107.9/10
Price£49.40£29.99
ConcentrationExtraitEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byMaison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

ALT. Fragrances Crystal

Top Notes

  • Amberwood
  • Saffron

Heart Notes

  • Jasmine
  • Cedarwood
  • Rosemary

Base Notes

  • Toasted Sugar
  • Ambergris

Mykonos Roulette

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Jasmine

Heart Notes

  • Ambergris
  • Amberwood
  • Saffron

Base Notes

  • Fir Resin
  • Cedar

Shared Notes

  • Amberwood
  • Saffron
  • Jasmine
  • Ambergris

4 shared notes.

How the notes differ

ALT. Fragrances Crystal lists Cedarwood, Rosemary and Toasted Sugar that Mykonos Roulette does not.

Mykonos Roulette lists Fir Resin and Cedar that ALT. Fragrances Crystal does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

ALT. Fragrances Crystal

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Smoky
  • Herbal
  • Cherry
  • Green
  • White floral

Mykonos Roulette

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Mineral
  • Resinous

Both share Sweet, Woody, Amber and Floral. ALT. Fragrances Crystal also lists Smoky, Herbal, Cherry, Green and White floral. Mykonos Roulette also lists Mineral and Resinous.

Vibes

ALT. Fragrances Crystal

  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Intense

Mykonos Roulette

  • Sweet
  • Warm

Both share Sweet and Warm. ALT. Fragrances Crystal also lists Intense.

Occasions

ALT. Fragrances Crystal

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Night out
  • Cooler weather

Mykonos Roulette

  • Evening
  • Social
  • Autumn
  • Spring

Both share Evening and Autumn. ALT. Fragrances Crystal also lists Signature, Winter, Night out and Cooler weather. Mykonos Roulette also lists Social and Spring.

Performance

ALT. Fragrances Crystal

  • Long lasting

Mykonos Roulette

  • Strong projection
  • Long lasting

Both share Long lasting. Mykonos Roulette also lists Strong projection.

Style lane

ALT. Fragrances Crystal

  • Floral woody

Mykonos Roulette

  • Amber woody

ALT. Fragrances Crystal lists Floral woody. Mykonos Roulette lists Amber woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins ALT. Fragrances Crystal (7.8/10)
  • Projection: Wins ALT. Fragrances Crystal (7.2/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins ALT. Fragrances Crystal (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Wins ALT. Fragrances Crystal (8.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Mykonos Roulette (£29.99)

ALT. Fragrances Crystal leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and value for money, while Mykonos Roulette leads on lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. ALT. Fragrances Crystal has 1 community review and Mykonos Roulette has 2.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, ALT. Fragrances Crystal or Mykonos Roulette?

ALT. Fragrances Crystal costs £49.40 and Mykonos Roulette costs £29.99, so Mykonos Roulette is £19.41 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, ALT. Fragrances Crystal or Mykonos Roulette?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Crystal 7.8 out of 10 for longevity and Mykonos Roulette 7.0 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Crystal rates higher.

Which projects more, ALT. Fragrances Crystal or Mykonos Roulette?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Crystal 7.2 out of 10 for projection and Mykonos Roulette 6.8 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Crystal rates higher.

Which is closer to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540, ALT. Fragrances Crystal or Mykonos Roulette?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Crystal 8.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Mykonos Roulette 7.5 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Crystal rates higher.

Which is better value, ALT. Fragrances Crystal or Mykonos Roulette?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Crystal 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and Mykonos Roulette 7.9 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Crystal rates higher.

What notes do ALT. Fragrances Crystal and Mykonos Roulette share?

They share 4 notes: Amberwood, Saffron, Jasmine and Ambergris.

Which occasions suit ALT. Fragrances Crystal and Mykonos Roulette?

ALT. Fragrances Crystal is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter, Night out and Cooler weather. Mykonos Roulette is tagged for Evening, Social, Autumn and Spring.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

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