Rihanna

Crush

for women

Crush smells deep and bold with citrus and woody accents, for men who want a clean signature, and feels easy to wear year-round from day to evening.

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Crush

Fragrance notes

How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).

Citrus 100%
Woody 75%
Sweet 74%
Yellow Floral 68%
Musky 66%
Fruity 65%
Powdery 53%
Fresh Spicy 50%
Rose 50%
Patchouli 45%

Performance

Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Citrus, Woody, and Sweet) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.

Longevity

With Citrus, Woody, Sweet, and Yellow Floral among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.

Projection

With Citrus, Woody, Sweet, and Yellow Floral among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.

Overview

Crush by Rihanna is a Amber Floral fragrance for women.Crushwas launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Natasha Côté. Top notes are Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Red Berries and Pink Rose; base notes are Musk, Cedar and Patchouli.Crush by Rihanna comes out in the summer of 2016. The new fragrance is Rihanna's eighth, and judging by the design of the bottle, it belongs to the same collection as RiRi by Rihanna from 2015. Crush is announced as a mysterious, sexy and provocative scent that breaks down barriers and is setting new rules; strong, empowering, unapologetic and confident.The composition is said to be floriental. Fresh notes of bergamot, juicy mandarin and bright pink pepper create the opening and lead to the floral - fruity heart. Pink rose blends with spicy ylang-ylang, complemented by sweet and sour red berries aroma. The base ends with woody notes of sexy patchouli, creamy musk and cedar. The perfume was developed by Natasha Cote.The bottle was designed by Rihanna herself; the form is identical to the RiRi edition, colored in shades of gold and decorated with pink details. It is available from the beginning of August 2016 as a 30 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum, along with a 10 ml rollerball.

Quick answers

Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.

Is Crush office-safe?
With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
Best season
Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
Where to try it
Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.

Buying advice in plain language

If you are deciding on Crush, start with wear context instead of hype. Ask where you will use it most: office, casual daytime, or evening social settings. That single choice filters almost every buying decision because freshness, sweetness, and projection read very differently depending on environment.

Then use this page in three steps. First, scan the notes and accord profile to understand the scent direction. Second, check longevity and projection hints to estimate how it may behave on your skin. Third, open one or two comparisons to see trade-offs against similar perfumes. This avoids buying a fragrance that is good in isolation but wrong for your routine.

A practical shortlist is one signature scent plus one contrast option from the same brand family. That gives flexibility without over-collecting. If Crush fits your use case, sample first and compare it with one related option below before committing to a full bottle.