Fragrance comparison

Crystal Noir Parfum vs Forever Touche d'Argent

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,003 ratings analysed

4 wins

Crystal Noir Parfum

Versace

4.08922 votes

Rank #23,464 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Forever Touche d'Argent

Laura Biagiotti

3.4181 votes

Rank #17,607 SweetVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Crystal Noir Parfum takes 4 of 7 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.
Forever Touche d'Argent
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Crystal Noir Parfum4/7

Forever Touche d'Argent3/7

Ratings & consensus: Crystal Noir Parfum
Community sentiment: Crystal Noir Parfum
Longevity: Crystal Noir Parfum
Sillage & projection: Crystal Noir Parfum
Value for money: Forever Touche d'Argent
Versatility: Forever Touche d'Argent
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Forever Touche d'Argent

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Crystal Noir ParfumVersace

Forever Touche d'ArgentLaura Biagiotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 922 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.41/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 40%Had 13%Want 47%

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

15%Love

37%Like

13%Ok

30%Dislike

5%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerCrystal Noir ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityCrystal Noir Parfum

SillageCrystal Noir Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value52

Category winnerForever Touche d'ArgentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

amber77%

soft spicy69%

vanilla61%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

musky84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both vanilla and powdery

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

PearAlgaePink PepperBlack CurrantSicilian BergamotCO2 Extracts

Heart

CaramelPeonyTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyIris

Base

MuskVanillaTonka BeanOakmoss

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Black Currant, Caramel and Tuberose. 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

Spring95

Summer45

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night38

Category winnerForever Touche d'ArgentMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex14

Women82

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

Men6

Unisex9

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,607

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerForever Touche d'ArgentHigher 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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Forever Touche d'Argent by Laura Biagiotti is a complex Chypre that blends a crisp pear opening with a warm, sweet heart of caramel and tuberose. This fragrance rests on a foundation of vanilla and earthy oakmoss, making it a unique choice for casual daytime wear when you want a scent that balances fruitiness with a s…

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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 Forever Touche d'Argent?

Crystal Noir Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Crystal Noir Parfum is rated 4.08/5 from 922 votes; Forever Touche d'Argent is rated 3.41/5 from 81 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 Forever Touche d'Argent for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Crystal Noir Parfum or Forever Touche d'Argent?

Crystal Noir Parfum lasts longest (Crystal Noir Parfum 77/100, Forever Touche d'Argent 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crystal Noir Parfum or Forever Touche d'Argent?

Crystal Noir Parfum projects furthest (Crystal Noir Parfum 66/100, Forever Touche d'Argent 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crystal Noir Parfum and Forever Touche d'Argent smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Black Currant, Caramel and Tuberose.

Is Crystal Noir Parfum or Forever Touche d'Argent better for summer or winter?

For summer, Forever Touche d'Argent is the stronger pick. For winter, Crystal Noir Parfum is the stronger pick. Crystal Noir Parfum suits evening wear; Forever Touche d'Argent suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crystal Noir Parfum and Forever Touche d'Argent?

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. Forever Touche d'Argent has top notes of Pear, Algae, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Caramel, Peony, Tuberose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Oakmoss.