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Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette bottle Crystal Noir EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2004 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Crystal Noir - 490 Eau de Parfum bottle Crystal Noir - 490 EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Crystal Noir EDT
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 - Crystal Noir - 490 EDP
A budget echo of Versace Crystal Noir's creamy gardenia-amber. The Essence Vault flattens the original's velvety depth into a louder, simpler floral that fades fast but nails the opening hour.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Crystal Noir EDT
Crystal Noir - 490 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pepper 34% vs 40%
Cardamom 34% vs 60%
Only in Crystal Noir
Ginger 31%
Shared Notes
Gardenia 40% vs 63%
Only in Crystal Noir - 490
Coconut 37%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 45% vs 36%
Amber 25% vs 63%
Only in Crystal Noir
Musk 29%

Accords

Crystal Noir Crystal Noir - 490
100%
Warm Spicy
93%
Woody
35%
Floral
90%
77%
Powdery
48%
Amber
75%
Creamy
60%
56%
Musky
55%
Aromatic
52%
Fresh
47%
Animalic
Spicy
40%
100%
Woody shared
93%
35%
90%
77%
Amber shared
48%
75%
60%
56%
55%
52%
47%
40%

Performance

Crystal Noir Crystal Noir - 490
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
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.

Crystal Noir - 490

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Amber and gardenia read warm and cocooning, best suited to cooler months when the sweetness doesn't feel cloying.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

The nocturnal glamour of the gardenia-amber blend suits evenings and dates far more than daytime office wear.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
81%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Crystal Noir EDT
Crystal Noir - 490 EDP
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