Crystal Noir by Versace
Brand: Versace
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A soft oriental with ginger, cardamom, and warm amber woods.
Is Crystal Noir worth it?
How it smells: Opens with pepper, ginger and cardamom, coconut and gardenia at the heart, then dries down to sandalwood and musk.
Scent Score: 77/100 (Great). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 86, reputation 55, versatility 67, layerability 89 and value 86, each out of 100.
Buyers say it lasts long, gets compliments and works for any occasion. Hardly any complaints. Buyers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 154 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
Oriental · Oriental Floral
EDP · Introduced 2004 · Women
Key accords: Pepper, Ginger, Cardamom, Coconut, Gardenia, Orange Blossom
Top Notes
- Pepper
- Ginger
- Cardamom
Heart Notes
- Coconut
- Gardenia
- Orange Blossom
- Peony
Base Notes
Occasions: Date Night, Nighttime
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Crystal Noir by Versace belongs to the oriental fragrance family. A soft oriental with ginger, cardamom, and warm amber woods. Crystal Noir opens with Pepper, Ginger, and Cardamom. The heart brings Coconut, Gardenia, Orange Blossom, and Peony. It dries down to Sandalwood, Musk, and Amber.
How to wear Crystal Noir
On skin, Crystal Noir by Versace has longevity of 8.1/10 community longevity rating, strong projection, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for date night and nighttime. Its best layering match in the catalog is Miss Dior by Dior. Apply Crystal Noir first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Crystal Noir : 2 sprays Miss Dior and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Crystal Noir opens with Pepper, Ginger, and Cardamom.
The heart brings Coconut, Gardenia, Orange Blossom, and Peony.
It dries down to Sandalwood, Musk, and Amber.
What to layer with Crystal Noir
Miss Dior by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share peony, sandalwood, and musk.
Order: Apply Crystal Noir first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Crystal Noir : 2 sprays Miss Dior
Fahrenheit by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood, musk, and amber.
Order: Apply Crystal Noir first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Crystal Noir : 1 spray Fahrenheit
Carnal Flower by Frédéric Malle
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share coconut, orange blossom, and amber.
Order: Apply Crystal Noir first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Carnal Flower on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Crystal Noir : 2 sprays Carnal Flower
Voce Viva by Valentino
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share ginger, gardenia, and orange blossom.
Order: Apply Crystal Noir first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Voce Viva on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Crystal Noir : 2 sprays Voce Viva
Chloé EDP by Chloé
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share peony, musk, and amber.
Order: Apply Crystal Noir first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Chloé EDP on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Crystal Noir : 2 sprays Chloé EDP
Pairings to approach with care
Supremacy Not Only Intense by Afnan
Not Recommended · 34/99
Supremacy Not Only Intense has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Supremacy Not Only Intense brings a chypre contrast to this oriental scent, and they share musk.
Order: Apply Crystal Noir first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Supremacy Not Only Intense on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Crystal Noir : 1 spray Supremacy Not Only Intense
Megamare by Orto Parisi
Not Recommended · 35/99
Oriental and Aquatic notes can compete — apply lightly and test on skin first to find the right balance. Megamare brings an aquatic contrast to this oriental scent, and they share musk.
Order: Apply Crystal Noir first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Megamare on top for aquatic lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Crystal Noir : 1 spray Megamare
Related fragrances and why
- Miss Dior by Dior — Both include peony, sandalwood, and musk.
- Fahrenheit by Dior — Both include sandalwood, musk, and amber.
- Carnal Flower by Frédéric Malle — Both include coconut, orange blossom, and amber.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Crystal Noir?
Crystal Noir opens with Pepper, Ginger, and Cardamom. The heart brings Coconut, Gardenia, Orange Blossom, and Peony. It dries down to Sandalwood, Musk, and Amber.
How long does Crystal Noir last, and how strong is it?
Crystal Noir by Versace has longevity of 8.1/10 community longevity rating, strong projection, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Crystal Noir?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits date night and nighttime.
What layers well with Crystal Noir?
Miss Dior by Dior is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share peony, sandalwood, and musk. Apply Crystal Noir first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Crystal Noir : 2 sprays Miss Dior.
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