Fragrance comparison

Crystal Noir Parfum vs Ciel de Paris

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 953 ratings analysed

5 wins

Crystal Noir Parfum

Versace

4.08922 votes

Rank #23,464 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Ciel de Paris

Mémoires D'amour

4.1631 votes

Rank #33,111 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Crystal Noir Parfum takes 5 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.
Ciel de Paris
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Crystal Noir Parfum5/7

Ciel de Paris2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Crystal Noir ParfumVersace

Ciel de ParisMémoires D'amour

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 922 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.16/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 29%Had 4%Want 67%

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

52%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerCiel de ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityCrystal Noir Parfum

SillageCrystal Noir Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value29

Category winnerCrystal Noir ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

amber77%

soft spicy69%

vanilla61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

tuberose84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both powdery and warm spicy

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

PeachKiwiCoconutCardamomBergamotGrapefruitApple

Heart

TuberoseVioletIncenseRoseJasmineLily of the ValleyPink Pepper

Base

CaramelPatchouliMuskVetiverAmberVanillaSandal

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Caramel, Tuberose and Lily of the Valley. 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

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night45

Category winnerCiel de ParisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex14

Women82

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

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,111

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCrystal Noir ParfumHigher 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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Ciel de Paris by Mémoires D'amour opens with a radiant burst of peach, kiwi, and coconut, brightened by bergamot and a warm touch of cardamom. Master perfumer Pierre-Constantin Guéros crafts a rich floral heart where creamy tuberose meets jasmine and powdery violet. Designed for sunny spring afternoons, the scent shif…

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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 Ciel de Paris?

Crystal Noir Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Crystal Noir Parfum is rated 4.08/5 from 922 votes; Ciel de Paris is rated 4.16/5 from 31 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 Ciel de Paris for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Crystal Noir Parfum or Ciel de Paris?

Crystal Noir Parfum lasts longest (Crystal Noir Parfum 77/100, Ciel de Paris 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crystal Noir Parfum or Ciel de Paris?

Crystal Noir Parfum projects furthest (Crystal Noir Parfum 66/100, Ciel de Paris 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crystal Noir Parfum and Ciel de Paris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Caramel, Tuberose and Lily of the Valley.

Is Crystal Noir Parfum or Ciel de Paris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ciel de Paris is the stronger pick. For winter, Crystal Noir Parfum is the stronger pick. Crystal Noir Parfum suits evening wear; Ciel de Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crystal Noir Parfum and Ciel de Paris?

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. Ciel de Paris has top notes of Peach, Kiwi, Coconut and Cardamom, heart notes of Tuberose, Violet, Incense and Rose, a base of Caramel, Patchouli, Musk and Vetiver.