Is The Essence Vault Crystal Noir - 490 a dupe of Versace Crystal Noir?
Crystal Noir EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2004 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Crystal Noir - 490 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
- Crystal Noir - 490
- 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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Sandalwood
45%
vs
36%
Gardenia
40%
vs
63%
Pepper
34%
vs
40%
Cardamom
34%
vs
60%
Amber
25%
vs
63%
Coconut
37%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Amber and gardenia read warm and cocooning, best suited to cooler months when the sweetness doesn't feel cloying.
Occasions
The nocturnal glamour of the gardenia-amber blend suits evenings and dates far more than daytime office wear.
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 5 of its 6 notes, including Sandalwood, Gardenia, Pepper
Adds coconut, drops ginger and musk
Where to buy
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