8 Fragrances Similar to Versace Bright Crystal

Bright Crystal by Versace has remained a best selling ladies’ fragrance, since its initial release. People seem to really enjoy this scent, for its clean mix of yuzu and peony, and versatile style. As such, folks want to try to capture a similar experience with other perfumes.

In this post, I aim to give you the options to do so. Now, for this scent in particular, I haven’t found any cheaper exact aromas like that of Bright Crystal. Update: I have now found and added some to the list. However, I do have fragrances that share a similar aroma, or common sensibility with the Versace scent.

What Perfumes Smell Like Bright Crystal by Versace?

Inspired By

Fruity Magnolia by Dossier– So, as far as perfumes go that try to closely replicate the aroma that you get with our Versace target, Fruity Magnolia from Dossier seems to be the best bet.

Others on the list are going to produce a similar style and some overlapping note. This one, is made to try get the Bright Crystal experience beat for beat.

I haven’t tried this one out personally, but I have tried others out from Dossier and they lived up to my expectations. Bright Crystal isn’t a very complicated formula to match and the reviews seem positive. If you want a cheaper alternative, this is going to be the one, for under $30 currently (as of last update).

Inspired by the Other Bright Crystal

Absolute Crystal Glow by Dua– This one from Dua isn’t inspired by the original Bright Crystal, rather, it tries for a resemblance to Absolu (listed below).

The pomegranate and yuzu opening is going to be there, with what I hope is the same boldness that you get with Absolu.

This is another of these designer inspired options that I haven’t tried out. The Dua Brand is a company that I’ve bought like 10 other fragrances from and they’ve all been of great quality. Plus, close in matching what the original designer fragrance smells like. Affordable and worth a try.

The Other Bright Crystal

Versace Bright Crystal Absolu Eau de Perfume Spray, 3.0 Ounce– Obviously, the flanker fragrance, is going to have lots of similarities to the original Bright Crystal. However, Absolu, has a stronger presence and the strength of the fruit notes have been enhanced.

It’s sweeter and has somewhat less peony than the original does, but with bolder sillage and has better longevity. This can be a good option for those, who are looking for a greater performing version of Bright Crystal.

Discontinued Dior 

DIOR ADDICT 2 by Christian Dior EDT SPRAY 1.7 OZ for WOMEN– Addict 2 is probably the most similar of any fragrance, outside of Absolu, to our target. Not an exact match, but pretty darn close. The main difference, is the lack of peony.

However, it replaces that with freesia and lotus. You get pomegranate and citrus, just tweaked, from Bright Crystal. For instance, there is a strong pineapple note, in Addict 2.

This one has been discontinued, so, it’s getting tough to find bottles and it can be expensive. Honestly, it’d just be better to stick with the Versace.

Similar Style from Gucci

GUCCI ENVY ME Perfume By GUCCI For WOMEN– Envy Me is an older fragrance, that you can still find bottles of online. This Gucci perfume isn’t a one to one or note for note scent, but it does share some of the same ingredients, and overall structure as Bright Crystal.

In here, you get pineapple, litchi, and mango; instead of the lemon. But, you get a strong peony and some pomegranate, thrown in also. Envy Me is a fun scent, with the fruity/floral composition, just not the same citrus led aroma.

Lighter and Fruitier

Bŭrberry Brit Sheer For Women 1.6 fl. Oz Eau de Toilette– Brit Sheer really does deliver a similar style to Bright Crystal. It’s close to it, but much fruitier at the top, softer, and dries down with the peony being dominant.

Bright Crystal is probably more balanced than this one, while, you get front-loaded with much of the citrus notes here. Sheer is an easy to wear perfume that is clean, won’t overpower, and gives you a nice floral/musk dry down.

More Floral and Woody

Chloe New for Women. Eau De Parfum Spray 2.5-Ounces– This is one has some overlap and brings a similar experience. A nice, moderate scent by Chloe. New is a complex and feminine scent that isn’t too bold but will add a bit of warmth and class to any woman.

Notes include: Magnolia, rose, lily of the valley cedar wood base, amber. The rose is the most prominent of the floral notes, with a somewhat powdery aroma, and the addition of a very solid peony.

Chloe EDP has a nice woodiness in the dry down, that helps to give it a more solid base, and the performance on this one is pretty outstanding. Its sillage can be powerful and will go the full day.

Similar Style, Differing Notes

Very Irresistible By Givenchy For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 2.5 Ounces A deliciously seductive fragrance by Givenchy. It blends rose and peony among other notes, to create a long-lasting and beautiful affair, which adds a bit of spice to the floral notes.

It opens with the rose note and anise, which provides the fresh spice complement, to the floral aroma. As it dries down, the peony comes into its own, and takes Very Irresistible away from being more of a pure rose fragrance.

This one will last a full 8 hours, isn’t a sillage beast, and works very well in the spring/summer months. Nice ,can give off a similar vibe, and inhabits the same sort of style.  Full Review

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