Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette bottle Crystal Noir
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2004 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
Safari Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Safari Oud

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Crystal Noir
This EDT is a divisive beast: some rave about its fresh, creamy spice, others smell cleaning products or worse. Despite the controversy, its impressive performance for an EDT makes it a cult classic, with many finding it a sophisticated, sexy signature scent.
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Our Verdict - Safari Oud
This is a seriously polarising scent - some find it an affordable oud powerhouse, while others just get cheap synthetic wood. Definitely sample first, as it's not a blind buy for the faint of heart.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 1%
Floral 28% 30%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 4% 8%
Sweet 21% 20%
Warm 30% 22%
Woody 16% 20%
Earthy 3% 8%
Animalic 11% 18%
Fresh 13% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Crystal Noir EdT
Safari Oud EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 34% vs 33%
Only in Crystal Noir
Pepper 35% Ginger 31%
Only in Safari Oud
Cypress 33% Saffron 33%
Shared Notes
Musk 28% vs 33%
Amber 25% vs 33%
Only in Crystal Noir
Sandalwood 46%
Only in Safari Oud
Woody 33%

Accords

Crystal Noir Safari Oud
100%
Warm Spicy
98%
93%
Woody
100%
84%
Fresh Spicy
45%
79%
White Floral
67%
77%
Powdery
54%
55%
Aromatic
74%
56%
Musky
67%
48%
Amber
67%
52%
Fresh
Metallic
48%
47%
Animalic
Leather
45%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
98%
Woody shared
93%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
84%
45%
White Floral shared
79%
67%
Powdery shared
77%
54%
Aromatic shared
55%
74%
Musky shared
56%
67%
Amber shared
48%
67%
52%
48%
47%
45%

Performance

Crystal Noir Safari Oud
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Crystal Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its impressive longevity and sillage, even as an EDT, make it versatile for most occasions but might be a bit much for a conservative office. The 'sexy, mysterious' vibe and creamy woods make it ideal for dates and special evenings, while its freshness allows for daytime and casual wear.

Safari Oud

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Given its strong woody-musky character and potent projection, Safari Oud is best suited for evening wear or cooler climates where it won't overwhelm. It's too assertive for an office and too heavy for casual daytime, but makes a statement on a date or at a formal event.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
86%
Accord
88%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Aromatic accords and Musk, Amber notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Crystal Noir
Safari Oud
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