Fragrance comparison

Crystal Noir Parfum vs Arome Arthes Seduction

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,008 ratings analysed

Crystal Noir Parfum

Versace

4.08922 votes

Rank #23,464 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Arome Arthes Seduction

Jeanne Arthes

4.0686 votes

Rank #10,901 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arome Arthes Seduction takes 4 of 7 categories.

Crystal Noir Parfum
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Arome Arthes Seduction
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Crystal Noir Parfum3/7

Arome Arthes Seduction4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Crystal Noir ParfumVersace

Arome Arthes SeductionJeanne Arthes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 922 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 23%Had 19%Want 59%

Category winnerCrystal Noir ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

26%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

922 votes

33%Love

52%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

86 votes

Category winnerArome Arthes SeductionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCrystal Noir Parfum

SillageCrystal Noir Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value85

Category winnerArome Arthes SeductionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

amber77%

soft spicy69%

vanilla61%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

honey77%

patchouli69%

caramel61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

SpicesPink PepperBlack Currant

Heart3-4 hrs

CaramelTuberoseLily of the Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodVanillaAkigalawoodOrchid

Top

CoconutBig StrawberryBlack CurrantBergamotGreen Notes

Heart

White HoneyJasmineRoseOrchidLily

Base

PatchouliCaramelVanilleTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Caramel, Amber and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Crystal Noir Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Spring56

Summer15

Fall81

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerArome Arthes SeductionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex14

Women82

Date 43%Party 34%Casual 13%Work 11%

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerArome Arthes SeductionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Crystal Noir Parfum is a dark, opulent oriental floral built on warm woods and creamy spices. It commands attention immediately. The opening pairs tart black currant with buzzing pink pepper and aromatic spices. Soon, rich caramel and creamy tuberose take over the heart, creating a dense, velvety sweetness. Wo…

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Jeanne Arthes Arome Arthes Seduction opens with a bright burst of big strawberry and black currant, balanced by a sharp hint of bergamot. As the initial fruitiness settles, a thick wave of white honey and jasmine emerges, shifting the character into a dense, sweet floral. The base notes anchor the fragrance on skin fo…

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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 Parfum or Arome Arthes Seduction?

Arome Arthes Seduction takes 4 of 7 categories. Crystal Noir Parfum is rated 4.08/5 from 922 votes; Arome Arthes Seduction is rated 4.06/5 from 86 votes. Choose Crystal Noir Parfum for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Arome Arthes Seduction for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Crystal Noir Parfum or Arome Arthes Seduction?

Crystal Noir Parfum lasts longest (Crystal Noir Parfum 77/100, Arome Arthes Seduction 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crystal Noir Parfum or Arome Arthes Seduction?

Crystal Noir Parfum projects furthest (Crystal Noir Parfum 66/100, Arome Arthes Seduction 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crystal Noir Parfum and Arome Arthes Seduction smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Caramel, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is Crystal Noir Parfum or Arome Arthes Seduction better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arome Arthes Seduction is the stronger pick. For winter, Crystal Noir Parfum is the stronger pick. Crystal Noir Parfum suits evening wear; Arome Arthes Seduction suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crystal Noir Parfum and Arome Arthes Seduction?

Crystal Noir Parfum has top notes of Spices, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Caramel, Tuberose and Lily of the Valley, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Akigalawood. Arome Arthes Seduction has top notes of Coconut, Big Strawberry, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of White Honey, Jasmine, Rose and Orchid, a base of Patchouli, Caramel, Vanille and Tonka Bean.