Fragrance comparison

Shiro vs Black Crystal Edition

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 132 ratings analysed

2 wins

Shiro

Ajmal

3.46130 votes

Rank #8,884 AquaticWoody

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51%scent match

Some overlap

Black Crystal Edition

Jacques Battini

4.002 votes

Rank #64,235 AmberAquatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shiro takes 2 of 3 categories.

Shiro
Choose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Black Crystal Edition
Choose it for a amber and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Shiro2/3

Black Crystal Edition1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shiro
Sillage & projection: Black Crystal Edition
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shiro

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShiroAjmal

Black Crystal EditionJacques Battini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 45%Had 14%Want 41%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 67%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

30%Like

16%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

120 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShiro

SillageBlack Crystal Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

woody91%

fresh83%

fruity74%

musky65%

warm spicy56%

amber100%

aquatic92%

citrus84%

floral77%

fresh69%

musky61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aquatic, fresh and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Spicy NotesFruity Notes

Heart

Watery NotesWoody Notes

Base

MuskAmber

Top

CitrusesSpicy NotesWatery Notes

Heart

Woody NotesFloral Notes

Base

AmberVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesSpicy Notes, Watery Notes, Woody Notes and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer100

Fall54

Winter17

Day100

Night29

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,884

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#64,235

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShiroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Shiro is a fresh aquatic woody scent with a clean, musky amber base and a spicy, slightly fruity lift up top. It opens crisp and breezy, then settles into watery woods that feel easy to wear rather than heavy or smoky. If you like modern, shower-fresh styles with a bit of warmth underneath, Shiro fits daytime, w…

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Black Crystal Edition by Jacques Battini opens with a sharp, crisp citrus accord blended with watery notes. It transitions quickly into a woody middle before grounding itself in a sweet amber and vanilla base. It is a straightforward, aromatic fougere designed for daily wear during warmer months or casual office setti…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Shiro or Black Crystal Edition?

Shiro takes 2 of 3 categories. Shiro is rated 3.46/5 from 130 votes; Black Crystal Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Shiro for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Black Crystal Edition for a amber and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shiro or Black Crystal Edition?

Shiro lasts longest (Shiro 66/100, Black Crystal Edition 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shiro or Black Crystal Edition?

Black Crystal Edition projects furthest (Black Crystal Edition 75/100, Shiro 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shiro and Black Crystal Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic, fresh and musky accords. Common notes include Spicy Notes, Watery Notes, Woody Notes and Musk.

Is Shiro or Black Crystal Edition better for summer or winter?

Shiro suits daytime wear; Black Crystal Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shiro and Black Crystal Edition?

Shiro has top notes of Spicy Notes and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Watery Notes and Woody Notes, a base of Musk and Amber. Black Crystal Edition has top notes of Citruses, Spicy Notes and Watery Notes, heart notes of Woody Notes and Floral Notes, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Musk.