Fragrance comparison

Chinatown vs Crystal Noir

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 26,731 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chinatown

Bond No 9

3.892,930 votes

Rank #2,108 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Crystal Noir

Versace

3.9423,801 votes

Rank #24,400 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chinatown takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chinatown
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in winter.
Crystal Noir
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Chinatown4/7

Crystal Noir2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChinatownBond No 9

Crystal NoirVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 2,930 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 23,801 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerCrystal NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

2,520 votes

40%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

23,801 votes

Category winnerChinatownMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityChinatown

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value56

Category winnerCrystal NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

tuberose69%

vanilla61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

coconut77%

lactonic69%

woody61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Peach BlossomBergamot

Heart

TuberoseGardeniaOrange BlossomPeony

Base

CardamomVanillaSandalwoodGuaiac WoodPatchouliVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

PepperGingerCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

CoconutGardeniaOrange BlossomPeony

Base6-10 hrs

SandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Orange Blossom, Peony and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Crystal Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring34

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Category winnerChinatownMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex23

Women75

Men1

Unisex10

Women88

Date 40%Party 30%Work 16%Casual 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,108

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews103

Overall rank#24,400

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChinatownHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bond No 9 Chinatown opens with peach blossom and bergamot, then moves into a dense white floral heart where tuberose, gardenia and orange blossom feel creamy, sweet and slightly spicy. The dry-down turns warmer with vanilla, cardamom, woods and patchouli. It usually reads rich, feminine-leaning and distinctive rather …

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Versace Crystal Noir is a spicy, dark floral perfume built around black pepper, creamy gardenia, and sweet coconut milk. It does not smell like a sunscreen beach lotion. Instead, it hits the air with a brisk kick of cardamom and ginger before settling into a warm, shadowy white floral heart. Smooth sandalwood and clea…

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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, Chinatown or Crystal Noir?

Chinatown takes 4 of 7 categories. Chinatown is rated 3.89/5 from 2,930 votes; Crystal Noir is rated 3.94/5 from 23,801 votes. Choose Chinatown for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Crystal Noir for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chinatown or Crystal Noir?

They last about the same: Chinatown 75/100, Crystal Noir 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chinatown or Crystal Noir?

Projection is very close: Chinatown 66/100, Crystal Noir 66/100 for sillage.

Do Chinatown and Crystal Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Orange Blossom, Peony and Cardamom.

Is Chinatown or Crystal Noir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chinatown and Crystal Noir?

Chinatown has top notes of Peach Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Peony, a base of Cardamom, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. Crystal Noir has top notes of Pepper, Ginger and Cardamom, heart notes of Coconut, Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Peony, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.