Crystal vs Bold Love
Both are ALT. Fragrances extrait de parfum dupes at nearly the same price: Crystal is $48.99 at eBay as of November 3, 2026, and Bold Love is $49.00 at ALT. Fragrances as of November 3, 2026. Buy Crystal for a unisex woody-amber scent with jasmine and saffron that suits evenings and layering. Buy Bold Love for a women's gourmand of orange blossom, caramel and vanilla that reads sweet and creamy. The $0.01 price gap decides nothing; the scent profile does.
Today the Crystal costs $0.01 less at its best price.
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Crystal
Choose the Crystal if you want a unisex jasmine-saffron-amber extrait with cedar and fir balsam that works as an evening or shared scent.
- Unisex profile suits sharing or gifting across genders
- Extrait de parfum concentration for longer wear
- Woody-amber base of cedar, ambergris and fir balsam adds depth
- Available in travel size
- Lowest price of the pair at $48.99
What separates them
| Crystal | Bold Love | |
|---|---|---|
| Scent family | Warm floral-amber with jasmine, saffron and orange over cedar, ambergris and fir balsam | Sweet gourmand with neroli, orange blossom and jasmine over caramel, sugar, vanilla and musk |
| Department | Unisex | Women's |
| Concentration | Extrait de parfum | Extrait de parfum, oil-based |
| Bottle size | 100 ml / 3.3 oz, clear rectangular bottle with red label | Bottle listed, size not stated on the page |
| Travel size | Offered in travel size | Not listed as a travel size |
| Ethics claims | Not stated | Vegan and cruelty free, fully recyclable bottle |
| Reported wear | Marketed as long-lasting extrait; no buyer wear reports given | Buyers split: some say long-lasting and strong, others say it does not last |
Price history
- Crystal: lowest $48.99 on Nov 3 at eBay.
- Bold Love: lowest $49.00 on Nov 3 at ALT. Fragrances.
Prices at every store
Crystal
- eBayNew
In stockSold by nj1967
$48.99+ $5.00 shippingObserved at 3:34 PM - Off The SquareNew
In stock
$69.00Observed at 3:03 PM - Southern Roots Clothing CompanyNew
In stock
$69.99Observed at 3:03 PM - shaynagibbonskeeley.comNew
In stock
$70.95+ $6.95 shippingObserved at 3:03 PM
Bold Love
- ALT. FragrancesNew
In stock
$49.00+ $7.95 shippingObserved at 3:34 PM - eBayNew
In stockSold by decantology83
$59.00Free shippingObserved at 3:03 PM
Specs compared
| Spec | Crystal | Bold Love |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Jasmine, saffron, orange | Neroli, bergamont, pink pepper |
| Middle notes | Evernyl, ambroxan | Orange blossom, iris, jasmine, honeysuckle |
| Base notes | Cedarwood, ambergris, fir balsam | Caramel, sugar, vanilla, musk |
| Type | Perfume | Fragrance |
| Form | Spray | Spray |
| Department | Unisex | Women's |
| Travel Size | Yes | — |
| Application Type | — | Fragrance |
| Scented | — | Yes |
| Variety | — | Bold Love |
What reviewers say
Bold Love
Buyers on the brand's page mostly compare it directly to Love Don't Be Shy and call it close and long-lasting. A minority say it fades quickly or smells sharper than expected, and some exchanged it.
- Smells very close to Love Don't Be Shy
- Strong projection and compliments
- Good value next to the designer bottle
- Sweet, dessert-like scent
- Doesn't last on some skin
- Scent is not for everyone
- Harsher and less soft than the original
- Liquid darker than pictured
Questions and answers
- Which is better for evening wear?
- Crystal. Its jasmine, saffron and woody-amber base is the more formal, less food-like scent. Bold Love's caramel and vanilla read sweeter and more casual.
- Which lasts longer?
- Both are extrait de parfum, so both should outlast an eau de toilette. Bold Love buyers disagree on wear, with some calling it long-lasting and others saying it fades fast. Crystal has no buyer wear reports on its page.
- Is Bold Love worth the extra penny over Crystal?
- The $0.01 gap is meaningless. Pick on scent: Bold Love for a sweet gourmand, Crystal for a unisex woody-amber floral.
- Which is better for a man?
- Crystal, which is labeled unisex. Bold Love is labeled women's and leans heavily sweet with caramel and vanilla.
- Are these designer perfumes?
- No. Both are ALT. Fragrances originals inspired by designer scents. ALT states it does not use designer fragrances and is not affiliated with the designer brands.
- Which is safer as a blind buy?
- Neither is risk-free. Crystal's saffron and fir balsam can read sharp, and Bold Love's sweetness divides buyers. Crystal's travel size lets you test it for less.