Fragrance comparison

Black Crystal Edition vs Raaea

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

Black Crystal Edition

Jacques Battini

4.002 votes

Rank #63,746 AmberAquatic

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55%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Raaea

Ajmal

5.001 votes

Rank #54,748 AmberFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raaea takes 2 of 2 categories.

Black Crystal Edition
Choose it for a amber and aquatic character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Raaea
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking.

Black Crystal Edition0/2

Raaea2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black Crystal EditionJacques Battini

RaaeaAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 67%Want 33%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 30%Had 0%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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityRaaea

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aquatic92%

citrus84%

floral77%

fresh69%

musky61%

amber100%

floral90%

warm spicy80%

leather70%

musky60%

woody50%

Scent match55%Closely related · both amber, 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

Floral NotesSpicy Notes

Heart

Woody Notes

Base

AmberMuskLeather

InformationalShared notesSpicy Notes, Woody Notes, Floral Notes and Amber. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,748

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRaaeaHigher 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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Ajmal Raaea is an amber-floral with a clear warm spicy lift and a smooth leather-musk base. It opens as a soft “floral plus spice” impression, then leans drier and woodier as it settles. If you like your florals wrapped in amber and suede-like warmth (rather than bright, fresh petals), Raaea is a sensible sample. Wear…

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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 Raaea?

Raaea takes 2 of 2 categories. Black Crystal Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Raaea is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Black Crystal Edition for a amber and aquatic character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Raaea for a amber and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Black Crystal Edition or Raaea?

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

Do Black Crystal Edition and Raaea smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, floral and musky accords. Common notes include Spicy Notes, Woody Notes, Floral Notes and Amber.

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

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

What are the notes in Black Crystal Edition and Raaea?

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. Raaea has top notes of Floral Notes and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Woody Notes, a base of Amber, Musk and Leather.