Fragrance comparison

Crystal Noir Parfum vs Frangipani Flower

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,027 ratings analysed

5 wins

Crystal Noir Parfum

Versace

4.08922 votes

Rank #23,464 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Frangipani Flower

Mahogany

3.75105 votes

Rank #24,709 SweetVanilla

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, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Frangipani Flower
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Crystal Noir Parfum5/7

Frangipani Flower2/7

Ratings & consensus: Crystal Noir Parfum
Community sentiment: Crystal Noir Parfum
Longevity: Crystal Noir Parfum
Sillage & projection: Crystal Noir Parfum
Value for money: Frangipani Flower
Versatility: Frangipani Flower
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

Frangipani FlowerMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 922 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 58%Had 42%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

29%Love

42%Like

7%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

105 votes

Category winnerCrystal Noir ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityCrystal Noir Parfum

SillageCrystal Noir Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value62

Category winnerFrangipani FlowerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

amber77%

soft spicy69%

vanilla61%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

honey84%

warm spicy77%

caramel69%

chocolate61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both warm spicy 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

ChocolateBig StrawberryBergamotBlack Currant

Heart

HoneyJasmineOrchidLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

CaramelVanillaPatchouliTonka BeanAmberMuskSandalwood

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

Spring54

Summer39

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFrangipani FlowerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex14

Women82

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

Men4

Unisex24

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Frangipani Flower by Mahogany starts with a splash of sweet chocolate and bright strawberry, settling into a heavy honeyed jasmine heart. It behaves like a lighter, day-friendly interpretation of patchouli-heavy gourmands. This is a sweet, casual option for cool mornings when you want a noticeable scent trail without …

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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 Frangipani Flower?

Crystal Noir Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Crystal Noir Parfum is rated 4.08/5 from 922 votes; Frangipani Flower is rated 3.75/5 from 105 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 Frangipani Flower for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Crystal Noir Parfum or Frangipani Flower?

Crystal Noir Parfum lasts longest (Crystal Noir Parfum 77/100, Frangipani Flower 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crystal Noir Parfum or Frangipani Flower?

Crystal Noir Parfum projects furthest (Crystal Noir Parfum 66/100, Frangipani Flower 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crystal Noir Parfum and Frangipani Flower smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Caramel, Amber and Sandalwood.

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

For summer, Frangipani 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 Frangipani 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. Frangipani Flower has top notes of Chocolate, Big Strawberry, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Honey, Jasmine, Orchid and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.