Fragrance comparison

Cristal Royal L’Eau vs Zero Black

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

Cristal Royal L’Eau

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

4.0032 votes

Rank #41,401 Fresh SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Zero Black

RisingWave

3.003 votes

Rank #68,411 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zero Black takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cristal Royal L’Eau
Choose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zero Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Cristal Royal L’Eau1/3

Zero Black2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Zero Black
Sillage & projection: Zero Black
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cristal Royal L’Eau

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cristal Royal L’EauPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Zero BlackRisingWave

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 32%Had 6%Want 62%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

75%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

67%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityZero Black

SillageZero Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

floral92%

ozonic84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Violet LeafBergamotBlack Pepper

Heart2 to 4 hours

MateLotusMimosa

Base3 to 6 hours

White MuskCedarSandalwood

Top

BergamotLemonViolet Leaf

Heart

Black PepperYlang-YlangAromatic Spices

Base

CedarWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Bergamot, Black Pepper and White Musk. Durations are only published for Cristal Royal L’Eau, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall24

Winter19

Day100

Night6

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,401

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#68,411

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCristal Royal L’EauHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cristal Royal L’Eau by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a crisp, airy daytime perfume built around fresh spicy brightness, dewy florals, and calming woody undertones. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, cut by leafy green violet leaf and a gentle kick of black pepper. In the middle, aquatic lotus and powdery…

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Zero Black opens with a brisk mix of bergamot, lemon, and violet leaf, then settles into peppery spice, light florals, and a woody musky base. It reads as a fresh spicy citrus scent with a clean amber trail. Based on the note structure and limited wear data, it looks best suited to daytime use in spring or mild autumn…

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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, Cristal Royal L’Eau or Zero Black?

Zero Black takes 2 of 3 categories. Cristal Royal L’Eau is rated 4.00/5 from 32 votes; Zero Black is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Cristal Royal L’Eau for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zero Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Cristal Royal L’Eau or Zero Black?

Zero Black lasts longest (Zero Black 70/100, Cristal Royal L’Eau 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cristal Royal L’Eau or Zero Black?

Zero Black projects furthest (Zero Black 50/100, Cristal Royal L’Eau 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cristal Royal L’Eau and Zero Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Black Pepper and White Musk.

Is Cristal Royal L’Eau or Zero Black better for summer or winter?

Cristal Royal L’Eau suits daytime wear; Zero Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cristal Royal L’Eau and Zero Black?

Cristal Royal L’Eau has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Mate, Lotus and Mimosa, a base of White Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood. Zero Black has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Black Pepper, Ylang-Ylang and Aromatic Spices, a base of Cedar, White Musk and Amber.