Fragrance comparison

Crystal Noir Parfum vs First

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 4,405 ratings analysed

5 wins

Crystal Noir Parfum

Versace

4.08922 votes

Rank #23,464 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

6%scent match

Clearly different

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #909 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Crystal Noir Parfum takes 5 of 8 categories.

Crystal Noir Parfum
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Crystal Noir Parfum5/8

First3/8

Ratings & consensus: Crystal Noir Parfum
Community sentiment: Crystal Noir Parfum
Longevity: Crystal Noir Parfum
Sillage & projection: Crystal Noir Parfum
Value for money: First
Versatility: First
Note pyramid (duration): Crystal Noir Parfum
Fragranxe ranking: First

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Crystal Noir ParfumVersace

FirstVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 922 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

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

38%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

3,483 votes

Category winnerCrystal Noir ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCrystal Noir Parfum

SillageCrystal Noir Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value59

Category winnerFirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

amber77%

soft spicy69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match6%Clearly different

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

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean

Category winnerCrystal Noir ParfumLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night66

Category winnerFirstMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex14

Women82

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

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Work 33%Casual 29%Date 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#909

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerFirstHigher 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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First by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk, effervescent burst of aldehydes, tart bergamot, and ripe black currant that immediately calls to mind crisp, high-end French milled soap. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent unfolds into an abundant floral heart packed with spring narcissus, dewy green hyacinth, an…

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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 First?

Crystal Noir Parfum takes 5 of 8 categories. Crystal Noir Parfum is rated 4.08/5 from 922 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Crystal Noir Parfum for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Crystal Noir Parfum or First?

Crystal Noir Parfum lasts longest (Crystal Noir Parfum 77/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crystal Noir Parfum or First?

Projection is very close: Crystal Noir Parfum 66/100, First 64/100 for sillage.

Do Crystal Noir Parfum and First smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Tuberose, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is Crystal Noir Parfum or First better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Crystal Noir Parfum and First?

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. First has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Narcissus, Hiacynth, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Honey and Amber.