Black Crystal Edition vs The APEX
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The APEX takes 2 of 3 categories.
Black Crystal EditionChoose it for a amber and aquatic character. Best in winter, evening wear.
The APEXChoose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Black Crystal Edition0/3
The APEX2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The APEX
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The APEX
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black Crystal EditionJacques BattiniThe APEXAsad SiddikiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 0%Had 67%Want 33%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%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
Category winners
LongevityThe APEX
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
aquatic92%
citrus84%
floral77%
fresh69%
musky61%
vanilla100%
warm spicy92%
citrus84%
amber77%
powdery69%
patchouli61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CitrusesSpicy NotesWatery Notes
Heart
Woody NotesFloral Notes
Base
AmberVanillaMusk
Top
CitrusesOzonic notesFruity Notes
Heart
Spicy NotesAmberFloral Notes
Base
VanillaPatchouliAmbrox SuperMusk
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Spicy 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 seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#64,235
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#51,963
PerfumerAsad Ali Siddiki
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe APEXHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack 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…
Reviews →The APEX opens with citrus, airy ozonic notes and a soft fruity touch, then moves into a warmer heart of spice, amber and faint florals. As it settles, vanilla, patchouli, musk and Ambrox Super give it a smooth, modern base. It reads as an aromatic scent with a sweet-warm core rather than a sharply fresh one. If you l…
Reviews →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 The APEX?
The APEX takes 2 of 3 categories. Black Crystal Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; The APEX is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Black Crystal Edition for a amber and aquatic character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The APEX for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Crystal Edition or The APEX?
The APEX lasts longest (The APEX 90/100, Black Crystal Edition 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Crystal Edition or The APEX?
Projection is very close: Black Crystal Edition 75/100, The APEX 75/100 for sillage.
Do Black Crystal Edition and The APEX smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Spicy Notes, Floral Notes and Amber.
Is Black Crystal Edition or The APEX better for summer or winter?
Black Crystal Edition suits evening wear; The APEX suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Crystal Edition and The APEX?
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. The APEX has top notes of Citruses, Ozonic notes and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Amber and Floral Notes, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Ambrox Super and Musk.
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