Crystal Noir EDT
| EDT | Concentration | Parfum |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2004 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Crystal Noir - 490 - Intense Parfum
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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.
The concentrated sibling of No. 490, boosted with more amber and spice for extra projection. Still a flatter, faster-fading take on Versace Crystal Noir, but the strongest of The Essence Vault's two Crystal Noir dupes.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
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
The heavier amber and spice concentration is built for cold-weather wear, where its warmth doesn't overwhelm.
Occasions
A stronger evening and date fragrance than its standard sibling, too heavy for office or casual daytime wear.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean amber, woody
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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