Fragrance comparison

Crystal Noir vs Timeless

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 23,807 ratings analysed

3 wins

Crystal Noir

Versace

3.9423,801 votes

Rank #24,400 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

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34%scent match

Clearly different

Timeless

Adyan by Anfar

4.336 votes

Rank #44,461 SweetWoody

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.
Timeless
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Crystal Noir3/4

Timeless1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Crystal Noir
Sillage & projection: Crystal Noir
Value for money: Timeless
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

TimelessAdyan by Anfar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 23,801 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityCrystal Noir

SillageCrystal Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value70

Category winnerTimelessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

coconut77%

lactonic69%

woody61%

sweet100%

woody92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both 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

PistachioHazelnutRumBergamotCardamomGingerPepper

Heart

Orange BlossomWhite PeachRaspberryCoconutPeonyLily of the Valley

Base

Whipped CreamCotton CandyMarshmallowTonka BeanSandalwoodCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesPepper, Ginger, Cardamom and Coconut. 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

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women88

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

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,400

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,461

PerfumerAhmedullah Anfar

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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Timeless by Adyan by Anfar is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women. This is a new fragrance. Timeless was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Ahmedullah Anfar. Top notes are Pistachio, Hazelnut, Rum, Bergamot, Cardamom, Ginger and Pepper; middle notes are Orange Blossom, White Peach, Raspberry,…

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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 Timeless?

Crystal Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Crystal Noir is rated 3.94/5 from 23,801 votes; Timeless is rated 4.33/5 from 6 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 Timeless for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Crystal Noir or Timeless?

Crystal Noir lasts longest (Crystal Noir 74/100, Timeless 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crystal Noir or Timeless?

Crystal Noir projects furthest (Crystal Noir 66/100, Timeless 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crystal Noir and Timeless smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Pepper, Ginger, Cardamom and Coconut.

Is Crystal Noir or Timeless better for summer or winter?

Crystal Noir suits evening wear; Timeless suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crystal Noir and Timeless?

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. Timeless has top notes of Pistachio, Hazelnut, Rum and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, White Peach, Raspberry and Coconut, a base of Whipped Cream, Cotton Candy, Marshmallow and Tonka Bean.