Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette bottle Crystal Noir
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2004 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££££
Heart Of Rose Eau de Parfum bottle Heart Of Rose

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Heart Of Rose Eau de Parfum
Seriously, just get it. This is a blind-buy superstar, punching way above its weight. It's a crowd-pleaser that delivers on all fronts, a proper gem amongst budget-friendly fragrances.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 6%
Floral 28% 23%
Fruity 1% 5%
Green 4% 2%
Sweet 21% 24%
Warm 30% 32%
Woody 16% 13%
Earthy 3% 4%
Animalic 11% 12%
Fresh 13% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Crystal Noir EdT
Heart Of Rose EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pepper 34% vs 33%
Cardamom 34% vs 33%
Ginger 31% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Gardenia 40% vs 36%
Orange Blossom 30% vs 42%
Only in Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette
Peony 29%
Only in Heart Of Rose Eau de Parfum
Coconut 21%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 45% vs 33%
Musk 28% vs 28%
Amber 25% vs 38%

Accords

Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette Heart Of Rose Eau de Parfum
100%
Warm Spicy
95%
84%
Fresh Spicy
100%
79%
White Floral
95%
93%
Woody
56%
77%
Powdery
55%
48%
Amber
69%
Citrus
57%
56%
Musky
55%
Aromatic
56%
52%
Fresh
49%
47%
Animalic
52%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
95%
Fresh Spicy shared
84%
100%
White Floral shared
79%
95%
Woody shared
93%
56%
Powdery shared
77%
55%
Amber shared
48%
69%
57%
56%
Aromatic shared
55%
56%
Fresh shared
52%
49%
Animalic shared
47%
52%

Performance

Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette Heart Of Rose Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette

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.

Heart Of Rose Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and warm, inviting character make it versatile enough for most settings. It's particularly well-suited for evenings and special occasions where its creamy richness can truly shine, while still being restrained enough for daytime wear if applied lightly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
95%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
95%
Accord
91%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, White Floral, Warm Spicy accords and Cardamom, Pepper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette
Heart Of Rose Eau de Parfum
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