How it smells
The first thing you smell is pepper and cardamom. The heart brings gardenia and orange blossom. On the skin it settles into sandalwood and musk. Overall it smells warm spicy and woody.
- Came out
- 2004
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Crystal Noir notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Versace Crystal Noir EDT
Crystal Noir EDT is made by Versace. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
Crystal Noir through the year
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Crystal Noir: day or night?
It works in the day and at night.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts longer than Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like sandalwood and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
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Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Gianni Versace Crystal Noir and Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety spread further.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2024.
If you like Crystal Noir, try these
Similar picks to try: Gianni Versace Crystal Noir (9 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (7 shared notes), Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (5 shared notes) and Initio Parfums Prives Mystic Experience (7 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
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Quick answers
Can men wear Crystal Noir?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Who would like Crystal Noir?
People who enjoy warm spicy and woody smells.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2004.
What is the difference between Crystal Noir EDT and Crystal Noir Parfum?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.