Fragrance comparison

Zero Black vs Cristal Royal L’Eau

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

2 wins

Zero Black

RisingWave

3.003 votes

Rank #71,388 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Cristal Royal L’Eau

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

4.0032 votes

Rank #41,279 Fresh SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zero Black takes 2 of 3 categories.

Zero Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Cristal Royal L’Eau
Choose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Zero Black2/3

Cristal Royal L’Eau1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Zero Black
Sillage & projection: Zero Black
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cristal Royal L’Eau

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Zero BlackRisingWave

Cristal Royal L’EauPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

4.00/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 32%Had 6%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

67%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

16%Love

75%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityZero Black

SillageZero Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value53

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

yellow floral61%

fresh spicy100%

floral92%

ozonic84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonViolet Leaf

Heart

Black PepperYlang-YlangAromatic Spices

Base

CedarWhite MuskAmber

Top15 to 30 minutes

Violet LeafBergamotBlack Pepper

Heart2 to 4 hours

MateLotusMimosa

Base3 to 6 hours

White MuskCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet Leaf, Black Pepper and Cedar. Durations are only published for Cristal Royal L’Eau, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall24

Winter19

Day100

Night6

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,388

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,279

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCristal Royal L’EauHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zero Black opens with a brisk mix of bergamot, lemon, and violet leaf, then settles into peppery spice, light florals, and a woody musky base. It reads as a fresh spicy citrus scent with a clean amber trail. Based on the note structure and limited wear data, it looks best suited to daytime use in spring or mild autumn…

Reviews →

Cristal Royal L’Eau by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a crisp, airy daytime perfume built around fresh spicy brightness, dewy florals, and calming woody undertones. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, cut by leafy green violet leaf and a gentle kick of black pepper. In the middle, aquatic lotus and powdery…

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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, Zero Black or Cristal Royal L’Eau?

Zero Black takes 2 of 3 categories. Zero Black is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Cristal Royal L’Eau is rated 4.00/5 from 32 votes. Choose Zero Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Cristal Royal L’Eau for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Zero Black or Cristal Royal L’Eau?

Zero Black lasts longest (Zero Black 70/100, Cristal Royal L’Eau 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zero Black or Cristal Royal L’Eau?

Zero Black projects furthest (Zero Black 50/100, Cristal Royal L’Eau 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zero Black and Cristal Royal L’Eau smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet Leaf, Black Pepper and Cedar.

Is Zero Black or Cristal Royal L’Eau better for summer or winter?

Zero Black suits day or night wear; Cristal Royal L’Eau suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zero Black and Cristal Royal L’Eau?

Zero Black has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Black Pepper, Ylang-Ylang and Aromatic Spices, a base of Cedar, White Musk and Amber. Cristal Royal L’Eau has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Mate, Lotus and Mimosa, a base of White Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood.