Fragrance comparison

Black Flower vs Crystal Noir Parfum

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 996 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Flower

In The Box

3.8174 votes

Rank #11,542 Yellow FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Crystal Noir Parfum

Versace

4.08922 votes

Rank #23,464 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Flower takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black Flower
Choose it for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Crystal Noir Parfum
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Black Flower4/7

Crystal Noir Parfum3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black FlowerIn The Box

Crystal Noir ParfumVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 49%Had 12%Want 39%

4.08/ 5 · 922 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerCrystal Noir ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

30%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

11%Hate

74 votes

49%Love

26%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

922 votes

Category winnerCrystal Noir ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBlack Flower

SillageBlack Flower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value48

Category winnerBlack FlowerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

amber77%

soft spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang YlangGardeniaJasmineTruffleBlack CurrantBergamotMandarinAmalfi Lemon

Heart

SpicesFruity NotesOrchidLotus

Base

PatchouliMexican chocolateIncenseVanillaAmberSandalwoodWhite MuskVetiver

Top20-30 mins

SpicesPink PepperBlack Currant

Heart3-4 hrs

CaramelTuberoseLily of the Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodVanillaAkigalawoodOrchid

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Spices, Orchid and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Crystal Noir Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer6

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring35

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Category winnerCrystal Noir ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex68

Women20

Men3

Unisex14

Women82

Date 43%Party 34%Casual 13%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,542

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#23,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack FlowerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Flower wears like a dark floral with a sweet, woody core. Early on it can smell unusual, even earthy or cosmetic to some noses, but it settles into bitter chocolate, orchid-like florals, warm spice and a creamy vanilla-amber base. It suits cool weather best and usually reads strongest at night. If you enjoy rich…

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Versace Crystal Noir Parfum is a dark, opulent oriental floral built on warm woods and creamy spices. It commands attention immediately. The opening pairs tart black currant with buzzing pink pepper and aromatic spices. Soon, rich caramel and creamy tuberose take over the heart, creating a dense, velvety sweetness. Wo…

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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 Flower or Crystal Noir Parfum?

Black Flower takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Flower is rated 3.81/5 from 74 votes; Crystal Noir Parfum is rated 4.08/5 from 922 votes. Choose Black Flower for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Crystal Noir Parfum for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Flower or Crystal Noir Parfum?

Black Flower lasts longest (Black Flower 82/100, Crystal Noir Parfum 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Flower or Crystal Noir Parfum?

Black Flower projects furthest (Black Flower 77/100, Crystal Noir Parfum 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Flower and Crystal Noir Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Spices, Orchid and Vanilla.

Is Black Flower or Crystal Noir Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Flower is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Flower is the stronger pick. Crystal Noir Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Flower and Crystal Noir Parfum?

Black Flower has top notes of Ylang Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Truffle, heart notes of Spices, Fruity Notes, Orchid and Lotus, a base of Patchouli, Mexican chocolate, Incense and Vanilla. Crystal Noir Parfum has top notes of Spices, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Caramel, Tuberose and Lily of the Valley, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Akigalawood.