Fragrance comparison

Crystal Noir vs Paradise

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 23,802 ratings analysed

3 wins

Crystal Noir

Versace

3.9423,801 votes

Rank #24,400 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Paradise

Mykonos

5.001 votes

Rank #45,420 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Crystal Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Crystal Noir
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Paradise
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money.

Crystal Noir3/4

Paradise1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Crystal NoirVersace

ParadiseMykonos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 23,801 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

23,801 votes

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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityCrystal Noir

SillageCrystal Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value75

Category winnerParadiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

coconut77%

lactonic69%

woody61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PepperGingerCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

CoconutGardeniaOrange BlossomPeony

Base6-10 hrs

SandalwoodMuskAmber

Top

CardamomMandarinPepperDavana

Heart

Orange BlossomFloral NotesWoody NotesTonka BeanTuberoseJasmineCoffee

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodVanillaAmberMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring34

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women88

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,400

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,420

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCrystal NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Paradise by Mykonos opens with cardamom, pepper and mandarin, then moves into a floral heart of orange blossom, tuberose and jasmine sweetened by tonka and a touch of coffee. The dry-down leans smooth and woody, with sandalwood, cedar, vanilla, amber and musk. It reads as a warm floriental with soft spice, creamy wood…

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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, Crystal Noir or Paradise?

Crystal Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Crystal Noir is rated 3.94/5 from 23,801 votes; Paradise is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Crystal Noir for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Paradise for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money.

Which lasts longer, Crystal Noir or Paradise?

Crystal Noir lasts longest (Crystal Noir 74/100, Paradise 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crystal Noir or Paradise?

Crystal Noir projects furthest (Crystal Noir 66/100, Paradise 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crystal Noir and Paradise smell similar?

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

Is Crystal Noir or Paradise better for summer or winter?

Crystal Noir suits evening wear; Paradise suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crystal Noir and Paradise?

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. Paradise has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin, Pepper and Davana, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Floral Notes, Woody Notes and Tonka Bean, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vanilla.