Fragrance comparison

Chinatown vs Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 6,513 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chinatown

Bond No 9

3.892,930 votes

Rank #2,108 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette

Versace

4.133,583 votes

Rank #23,785 Warm SpicyWoody

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 longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Chinatown4/7

Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette3/7

Ratings & consensus: Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette
Community sentiment: Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette
Longevity: Chinatown
Sillage & projection: Chinatown
Value for money: Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette
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 Noir Eau de ToiletteVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 2,930 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 3,583 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerCrystal Noir Eau de ToiletteRating 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

49%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

3,583 votes

Category winnerCrystal Noir Eau de ToiletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityChinatown

SillageChinatown

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value58

Category winnerCrystal Noir Eau de ToiletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

tuberose69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and white floral

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

PepperCardamomGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaOrange BlossomPeony

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodMuskAmber

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day43

Night100

Category winnerChinatownMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex23

Women75

Men2

Unisex12

Women87

Date 39%Party 29%Casual 16%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,108

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews103

Overall rank#23,785

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 …

Reviews →

Versace Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette delivers a dark, spicy floral experience that defies typical designer sweetness. A brisk crackle of black pepper, ginger, and green cardamom defines the opening spray. That zesty sharpness softens within twenty minutes into creamy gardenia and sweet orange blossom petals. While coc…

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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 Eau de Toilette?

Chinatown takes 4 of 7 categories. Chinatown is rated 3.89/5 from 2,930 votes; Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette is rated 4.13/5 from 3,583 votes. Choose Chinatown for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chinatown or Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette?

Chinatown lasts longest (Chinatown 75/100, Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chinatown or Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette?

Chinatown projects furthest (Chinatown 66/100, Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chinatown and Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Orange Blossom, Peony and Cardamom.

Is Chinatown or Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chinatown and Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette?

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 Eau de Toilette has top notes of Pepper, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Peony, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.