Is Rebel Aromas Dark Crystal a dupe of Versace Crystal Noir?
Crystal Noir EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2004 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Dark Crystal EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Crystal Noir
- Dark Crystal
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Dark Crystal takes its cue from Versace's gothic floral-oriental Crystal Noir, borrowing the gardenia-and-amber mood but swapping in a simpler jasmine-rose heart and a flatter patchouli-vanilla base. It captures the dark, sensual outline of the original well enough for casual wear, but loses the creamy, almost gourmand richness that gives Crystal Noir its lasting sillage.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Amber
25%
vs
30%
Sandalwood
46%
Gardenia
41%
Pepper
35%
Cardamom
34%
Ginger
31%
Orange Blossom
31%
Musk
29%
Peony
29%
Bergamot
53%
Blackcurrant
47%
Jasmine
45%
Patchouli
38%
Vanilla
31%
Rose
30%
Pink Pepper
25%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Community season votes for Versace Crystal Noir, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.
Occasions
Wearers put Versace Crystal Noir, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights, casual wear and formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Amber
Adds bergamot and blackcurrant, drops cardamom and gardenia
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