Fragrance comparison

Crystal Noir vs Versencia Noir

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 23,868 ratings analysed

4 wins

Crystal Noir

Versace

3.9423,801 votes

Rank #24,400 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

83%scent match

Very similar

Versencia Noir

Maison Alhambra

3.7867 votes

Rank #9,466 White FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Crystal Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Crystal Noir4/7

Versencia Noir3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Crystal NoirVersace

Versencia NoirMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 23,801 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerCrystal NoirRating 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

41%Love

21%Like

24%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerCrystal NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCrystal Noir

SillageCrystal Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVersencia NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

coconut77%

lactonic69%

woody61%

white floral100%

warm spicy92%

musky84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

lactonic61%

Scent match83%Very similar · both warm spicy, white floral and fresh spicy

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

CardamomPepperGinger

Heart

GardeniaPeonyCoconutOrange Blossom

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmber

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

Spring59

Summer45

Fall100

Winter83

Day64

Night100

Category winnerVersencia NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women88

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

Men4

Unisex20

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,400

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,466

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerVersencia 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…

Reviews →

Versencia Noir by Maison Alhambra is a spicy, floral fragrance that leans into a dark, mysterious profile. With prominent notes of cardamom and ginger, it creates a warm, inviting presence. It is suited for someone who enjoys a rich, coconut-infused floral scent for evening wear, particularly during cooler autumn and …

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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 Versencia Noir?

Crystal Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Crystal Noir is rated 3.94/5 from 23,801 votes; Versencia Noir is rated 3.78/5 from 67 votes. Choose Crystal Noir for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Versencia Noir for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Crystal Noir or Versencia Noir?

Crystal Noir lasts longest (Crystal Noir 74/100, Versencia Noir 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crystal Noir or Versencia Noir?

Crystal Noir projects furthest (Crystal Noir 66/100, Versencia Noir 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crystal Noir and Versencia Noir smell similar?

Very similar: a 83% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, white floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Ginger, Cardamom and Coconut.

Is Crystal Noir or Versencia Noir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Crystal Noir and Versencia Noir?

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. Versencia Noir has top notes of Cardamom, Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Gardenia, Peony, Coconut and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.