Fragrance comparison

Crystal Noir Parfum vs Black Flower

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 996 ratings analysed

Crystal Noir Parfum

Versace

4.08922 votes

Rank #23,464 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Black Flower

In The Box

3.8174 votes

Rank #11,596 Yellow FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Flower takes 4 of 7 categories.

Crystal Noir Parfum
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Black Flower
Choose it for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Crystal Noir Parfum3/7

Black Flower4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Crystal Noir ParfumVersace

Black FlowerIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 922 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 49%Had 12%Want 39%

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

41%Love

30%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

11%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerCrystal Noir ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBlack Flower

SillageBlack Flower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value78

Category winnerBlack FlowerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

amber77%

soft spicy69%

vanilla61%

yellow floral100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

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

Ylang YlangGardeniaJasmineTruffleBlack CurrantBergamotMandarinAmalfi Lemon

Heart

SpicesFruity NotesOrchidLotus

Base

PatchouliMexican chocolateIncenseVanillaAmberSandalwoodWhite MuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesSpices, Black Currant, 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

Spring27

Summer6

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCrystal Noir ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex14

Women82

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

Men12

Unisex68

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,596

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerBlack FlowerHigher 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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Black Flower wears like a dark floral with a sweet, woody core. Early on it can smell unusual, even earthy or cosmetic to some noses, but it settles into bitter chocolate, orchid-like florals, warm spice and a creamy vanilla-amber base. It suits cool weather best and usually reads strongest at night. If you enjoy rich…

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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 Black Flower?

Black Flower takes 4 of 7 categories. Crystal Noir Parfum is rated 4.08/5 from 922 votes; Black Flower is rated 3.81/5 from 74 votes. Choose Crystal Noir Parfum for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Black Flower for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Crystal Noir Parfum or Black Flower?

Black Flower lasts longest (Black Flower 82/100, Crystal Noir Parfum 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crystal Noir Parfum or Black Flower?

Black Flower projects furthest (Black Flower 77/100, Crystal Noir Parfum 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crystal Noir Parfum and Black Flower smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Spices, Black Currant, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is Crystal Noir Parfum or Black Flower better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Flower is the stronger pick. For winter, Crystal Noir Parfum is the stronger pick. Crystal Noir Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crystal Noir Parfum and Black Flower?

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. Black Flower has top notes of Ylang Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Truffle, heart notes of Spices, Fruity Notes, Orchid and Lotus, a base of Patchouli, Mexican chocolate, Incense and Vanilla.