Fragrance comparison

Black Crystal Edition vs Mazaaj

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Black Crystal Edition

Jacques Battini

4.002 votes

Rank #63,517 AmberAquatic

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45%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Mazaaj

Ajmal

4.504 votes

Rank #52,175 FloralMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mazaaj 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.
Mazaaj
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Crystal Edition1/3

Mazaaj2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black Crystal EditionJacques Battini

MazaajAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 67%Want 33%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 17%Had 13%Want 70%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMazaaj

SillageBlack Crystal Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aquatic92%

citrus84%

floral77%

fresh69%

musky61%

floral100%

musky83%

warm spicy65%

powdery48%

animalic30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both floral and musky

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

Top

Spicy NotesCitruses

Heart

Floral Notes

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Spicy Notes, Floral Notes and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,517

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,175

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMazaajHigher 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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Mazaaj by Ajmal is a floral musk with a warm spicy lift and a bright citrus opening. It starts fresh and peppery, then settles into a soft, slightly powdery floral heart, finishing on musky warmth that can read a little animalic on skin. It is positioned as unisex and tends to suit anyone who likes floral scents that …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Crystal Edition or Mazaaj?

Mazaaj takes 2 of 3 categories. Black Crystal Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Mazaaj is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Black Crystal Edition for a amber and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mazaaj for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Crystal Edition or Mazaaj?

Mazaaj lasts longest (Mazaaj 87/100, Black Crystal Edition 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Crystal Edition or Mazaaj?

Black Crystal Edition projects furthest (Black Crystal Edition 75/100, Mazaaj 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Crystal Edition and Mazaaj smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and musky accords. Common notes include Citruses, Spicy Notes, Floral Notes and Musk.

Is Black Crystal Edition or Mazaaj better for summer or winter?

Black Crystal Edition suits evening wear; Mazaaj suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Crystal Edition and Mazaaj?

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. Mazaaj has top notes of Spicy Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Musk.