Darkness vs Pure Crystal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Darkness takes 2 of 3 categories.
DarknessChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Pure CrystalChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Darkness2/3
Pure Crystal1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Darkness
- Sillage & projection
- Darkness
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pure Crystal
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DarknessBejarPure CrystalLattafa PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
4.17/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
60%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
64%Love
18%Like
8%Ok
3%Dislike
8%Hate
39 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDarkness
SillageDarkness
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
vanilla61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
amber69%
sweet61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, amber and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotGrapefruitBitter Orange
Heart
Woody NotesAmberCedarGuaiac WoodCardamomBlack Amber
Base
VanillaSweet NotesMusk
Top
Red BerriesCinnamonBitter OrangeGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
CognacGingerClary Sage
Base
AmberSandalwoodVanillaMuskPatchouliCardamomVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Bitter Orange and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring36
Summer18
Fall77
Winter100
Day37
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#70,915
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#8,918
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerPure CrystalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDarkness by Bejar starts with a sharp splash of bitter orange and grapefruit before settling into a warm core of cedar and black amber. A heavy base of sweet vanilla and musk anchors the blend. This fragrance fits cold winter evenings when you want a rich, dark woody trail that clings to a heavy coat.
Reviews →Pure Crystal by Lattafa is a modern citrus aromatic scent that balances bright top notes of bergamot and bitter orange with a heart of cognac and ginger. As it settles, notes of amber, sandalwood, and vanilla create a warm base that performs well in cooler weather. This unisex release offers an approachable, versatile…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Darkness or Pure Crystal?
Darkness takes 2 of 3 categories. Darkness is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes; Pure Crystal is rated 4.17/5 from 53 votes. Choose Darkness for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Pure Crystal for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Darkness or Pure Crystal?
Darkness lasts longest (Darkness 100/100, Pure Crystal 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Darkness or Pure Crystal?
Darkness projects furthest (Darkness 75/100, Pure Crystal 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Darkness and Pure Crystal smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Bitter Orange and Amber.
Is Darkness or Pure Crystal better for summer or winter?
Darkness suits day or night wear; Pure Crystal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Darkness and Pure Crystal?
Darkness has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Woody Notes, Amber, Cedar and Guaiac Wood, a base of Vanilla, Sweet Notes and Musk. Pure Crystal has top notes of Red Berries, Cinnamon, Bitter Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cognac, Ginger and Clary Sage, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.
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