Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette bottle Crystal Noir
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2004 Year 2019
££ Price Tier £
Yardley Gentleman Classic Eau de Parfum bottle Yardley Gentleman Classic

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Crystal Noir
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 - Yardley Gentleman Classic
This one is a divisive but budget-friendly throwback. If you're after a mature, masculine scent that harks back to classic barbershops, with surprising longevity for the price, you'll love it. But beware, some find the dry-down a bit 'old socks' or distinctly old-school.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 3%
Floral 28% 29%
Fruity 1% 3%
Green 4% 5%
Sweet 21% 23%
Warm 30% 32%
Woody 16% 11%
Earthy 3% 4%
Animalic 11% 7%
Fresh 13% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Crystal Noir EdT
Yardley Gentleman Classic EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pepper 34% vs 45%
Cardamom 34% vs 54%
Only in Crystal Noir
Ginger 31%
Only in Yardley Gentleman Classic
Floral 100%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 45% vs 30%
Musk 28% vs 20%
Amber 25% vs 23%
Only in Yardley Gentleman Classic
White Chocolate 27%

Accords

Crystal Noir Yardley Gentleman Classic
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
93%
Woody
62%
84%
Fresh Spicy
66%
77%
Powdery
61%
Floral
58%
55%
Aromatic
58%
56%
Musky
51%
48%
Amber
55%
Sweet
55%
52%
Fresh
52%
47%
Animalic
Warm Spicy shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
93%
62%
Fresh Spicy shared
84%
66%
Powdery shared
77%
61%
58%
Aromatic shared
55%
58%
Musky shared
56%
51%
Amber shared
48%
55%
55%
Fresh shared
52%
52%
47%

Performance

Crystal Noir Yardley Gentleman Classic
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
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.

Yardley Gentleman Classic

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and 'old school' vibe make it suitable for casual wear or cooler evenings. While some might find it too traditional for modern formal events or too strong for the office, its warmth suits close encounters like a date.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
95%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
91%
Accord
83%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy, Woody accords and Pepper, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Crystal Noir
Yardley Gentleman Classic
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