Fragrance comparison

Black Crystal Edition vs Cedre de Liban

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 26 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Black Crystal Edition

Jacques Battini

4.002 votes

Rank #58,732 AmberAquatic

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23%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Cedre de Liban

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

4.673 votes

Rank #53,386 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cedre de Liban takes 2 of 3 categories.

Black Crystal Edition
Choose it for a amber and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cedre de Liban
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black Crystal Edition1/3

Cedre de Liban2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cedre de Liban
Sillage & projection: Black Crystal Edition
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cedre de Liban

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Black Crystal EditionJacques Battini

Cedre de LibanParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 67%Want 33%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 11%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityCedre de Liban

SillageBlack Crystal Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aquatic92%

citrus84%

floral77%

fresh69%

musky61%

woody100%

warm spicy83%

floral65%

powdery48%

aromatic30%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CitrusesSpicy NotesWatery Notes

Heart

Woody NotesFloral Notes

Base

AmberVanillaMusk

Top15-30 mins

Spicy NotesCitruses

Heart2-3 hrs

Floral Notes

Base5-6 hrs

Cedar

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Spicy Notes and Floral Notes. Durations are only published for Cedre de Liban, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,732

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,386

PerfumerChristian Louis

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCedre de LibanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Crystal Edition by Jacques Battini opens with a sharp, crisp citrus accord blended with watery notes. It transitions quickly into a woody middle before grounding itself in a sweet amber and vanilla base. It is a straightforward, aromatic fougere designed for daily wear during warmer months or casual office setti…

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Cedre de Liban by Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque delivers a dry, aromatic cedarwood profile brightened by sunlit citruses and peppery spice. The first spray releases a sharp burst of lemon and warm kitchen spices before settling down. Soft floral notes emerge through the middle, preventing the wood from smelling l…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Crystal Edition or Cedre de Liban?

Cedre de Liban takes 2 of 3 categories. Black Crystal Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Cedre de Liban is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Black Crystal Edition for a amber and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cedre de Liban for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Crystal Edition or Cedre de Liban?

Cedre de Liban lasts longest (Cedre de Liban 50/100, Black Crystal Edition 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Crystal Edition or Cedre de Liban?

Black Crystal Edition projects furthest (Black Crystal Edition 75/100, Cedre de Liban 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Crystal Edition and Cedre de Liban smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Citruses, Spicy Notes and Floral Notes.

Is Black Crystal Edition or Cedre de Liban better for summer or winter?

Black Crystal Edition suits evening wear; Cedre de Liban suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Crystal Edition and Cedre de Liban?

Black Crystal Edition has top notes of Citruses, Spicy Notes and Watery Notes, heart notes of Woody Notes and Floral Notes, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Musk. Cedre de Liban has top notes of Spicy Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Cedar.