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I have it: 3623 I had it: 1621 I want it: 2553 My signature: 141
According to Donatella Versace, Crystal Noir is a rare essence, sensual and delicate. The central note of the composition is mysterious gardenia, fresh, sensual, luminous and creamy, reproduced by 'headspace' technology,. Amber and musk in the base make the scent dark and mysterious, very sensual and distinct. The fragrance was created by Antoine Lie in 2004.
Perfume rating: 3.77 out of 5 with 5398 votes.
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Original Crystal Noir had the scent pyramid as shown in Fragrantica, coconut and gardenia were its main notes. Versace reformulated the perfume taking its principal notes and replacing it with fig and and tuberose/frangipani much to the desmay of its original users.A dark, strong scent like Hypnotic Poison (not alike, but with deep dark character) it became fresher/lighter, and woodier.
Here's another 'noir' fragrance that's not black/dark/mysterious/ominous at all. I presume that it was christened so because it contains the accords of blackcurrant and black fig. Speaking of which, please note that the olfactory pyramid presented above is entirely incompatible with the pyramid offered on the official tester. If the house of Versace is to be believed, the actual notes are as follows:
Top: blackcurrant, black fig, violet
Heart: tuberose, frangipani, jasmine
Drydown: sandalwood, cashmeran, vanilla pod, heliotropine
This official pyramid actually matches my olfactory experience, while the one listed on Fragrantica doesn't.
Anyway, the note that a majority of reviewers have identified as coconut is, actually, black fig, which is very prominent - not just during the opening, but in later phases of the fragrance development as well. Unfortunately, this is not a fresh, green fig fragrance akin to Diptyque Philosykos, but a very sweet tuberose-vanilla combo, and the juicy fig only adds extra carbs to the sugar overkill. So, this is firmly aimed at customers who enjoy sugary-fruity-floral concoctions. Needless to say that I'm not one of them.
I have always liked this coconut perfume and for few days i go to one perfumery shop and smell the tester(edp).Today i decided to buy full bottle .I bought it(edp) and i was sooooooo excited,i opened it very fast i sprayed and.......I WAS TOTALLY ANGRY.I thought i bough a knock off.Nothing ,but nothing in common with the Crystal noir,i was pissed off and i decide to go to return it(although in my country when you open something you can not return).I almost cryied ,i was so dissapointed.I set on a bench and sniffed and sniffed and i feld red fruits and flowers,no spices no coconut .I cant explain how i felt!BUT! little by little it began to resemble the old good Crystal noir and now it is the same(after 30 minutes or one hour).But it is 90% the same ,there is one harsh rubber note,like in Bvlgari Black,but just a little bit.But with an arm on my heart i can tell that it smells nowexactly like the old one,also the sillage and lasting power are pretty damn good.I am so happy.I think the new one is more potent and aslo i am in looooove again!
The first notes have nothing in common with the old one though,it was scary,like totally different fragrance in the same bottle
I am glad with the happy ending
It seems so strange to me that this works better on my skin in hot weather than in cold. In cold weather it takes on this harsh synthetic smell, but when it's hot... ooh baby, it's beautiful.
Coconut flesh all the way throughout with what seems to be plum. Gorgeous.
A perfume called "noir" conjures images of something dark and mysterious, sensual, maybe even a little dangerous. Definitely a heavy oriental. But to my nose this is light and soft, powdery and delicate. An interesting fragrance but not compelling. Bottle is too dark and heavy for such a gentle scent.
One of those heartbreaking scents that smells divine but is too weak! Some may like a skin scent but it's not for me.
Versace, if you're listening, please do what you did with the pink one and create a Crystal Noir Absolute with heavy sillage and outstanding longevity. I'll be first in line to buy it.
Fás-fűszeres-virágos-picit kókuszos téli-őszi, szívet és lelket felmelegítő illat. Tartóssága kiváló. :)
I'm so confused with my nose! I bought a mini of this a number of years ago, as was on a coconut binge. Turns out it was not for me. It wasn't the beachy airy holiday vibe I was after. I thought it was a bit of a mess to be honest, and on top of that, it gave me a massive headache.
Fast forward several years, and sorting through old and unused perfumes, I spotted this. I thought, what the heck, let's see if it's still a vile heady nightmare...
Well, what do you know? ITS FLIPPING DELICIOUS!
Seriously, what is wrong with my sense of smell?? Maybe my body chemistry has changed, or perhaps it works better in the warmer months.
Its warm, inviting, almost foody but not quite, and I shall be taking it on holiday with me to the Canaries, as I think it will make a lovely evening scent, that will mingle with aftersun, cocoa butter and a few cocktails!
It just goes to show, we must not rule out the scrubbers....because one day, we may just find we love them :D
p.s No headache - yet!
This is the perfume you could use if you want a guy to fall head over heels for you !
It's so deep and rich that it makes you smell delicious and sexy like no other perfume.
The scent is too addictive.However, for those fragile noses who get headache after smelling strong perfumes, stay away this beautiful geme is not for you
So addictive! When I'm wearing it, I can't stop smelling myself. Maybe that supports the idea that this is a unisex fragance: it makes my feel sexy and attracted at the same time.So in love with this fragance, that much so I can't wear it every day... I need to focus in many other staff, and this parfume is too magnetic. Males feel attracted to, I swear!
Although I recon it might be to strong for some noses
ok, so Ive always been one of those dudes (and friends will tell you) who wears what I THINK smells good on me..and for whatever reason, Im lucky in that, I can wear a "flowery" scent like this one, and get away with it.
I will say that Im also pretty adept at muting a certain note that is sometimes very heavy, or maybe even overwhelming. And in this scent, that note, would be gardenia.
you dont find gardenia in many male frags at all, so when I need a white flower fix, Versace is a house that I will check out, female and male. But the gardenia is bearable in this perfume, because as far as the EDP goes, the pepper, is heavy. So, I dial the female slant down, even more, by layering this stuff with a heavy sandalwood oil that I bought at a random farmers market in my neighborhood.
Ive had a lot of luck with this scent...I really dig it, and there are even times when I take off the training wheels, and I let its 'freak flag' fly, by NOT muting it, in any way or fashion.
IN MY OPINION, the EDP of this juice is the best in Versace's inventory. THE EDT is just less noisy.
When I first smelt this on someone I was blown away, a thick unique oriental, I never ended up buying a bottle though, for some reason I didn't think it suited me.
I have a family member who wears the edp and she always leaves a scent trail of this wherever she goes. At first it's like a punch to he nose, spicy and intriguing but after a while I get bored of it.
I smelt the EDT and personally think there's a huge difference. I prefer the edt I find it lighter smoother, more enjoyable and easier on the nose. It's more of a syrupy coconut but not in a synthetic or suntan lotion way.
Broke this baby out tonight,and wow,im getting the white floral which I never did before!Then comes the coconut and freshness,which could be the grapefruit! This is an awesome fragrance!
I have a recent version of the EDT (2015 I believe) and it really reminds me of my Diptyque Eau de Moheli on my skin. I went over to the Versace website to see what the notes are since I can "feel" a coconut vibe but it somehow didn't feel right. The Versace website has these notes listed:
Head: Blackcurrant, Black Fig, Violet
Heart:Tuberose, Frangipani, Jasmine
Dry Down: Sandalwood, Cashmeran, Vanilla Pod, Heliotropine
I feel like that coconut vibe may actually be fig+creamy floral+vanilla? And I can really smell ginger quite clearly here so I'm wondering if the website maybe doesn't have all the notes listed. I don't feel pepper in this new EDT bottle.
Anyway. I really like it, but only one spray and away from my face. It's really strong for me.
This is something everyone should experience at least once! It is so sophisticated without being spicy- Crystal Noir is warm, woodsy, almost smoky even but not in a repellent way; leaves just the best aura wherever it goes! I am on my second bottle of this, the magic is honestly hard to articulate! Nothing fruity other than the most expensive dream of heavenly dark plum. Very Ambery, but with a signature so unique I cannot imagine anyone disliking this at all, unless they shy away from strong perfumes and prefer very light ones because it is strong but in the best way! It reminds me truly of beautiful black lace and a black string of pearls at moonlight. This truly lives up to it's name! It is Very Alluring and Unmistakeable.
God bless!
I am head over heels in love with this juice! I was shopping for perfume for my birthday and I spritzed this on and went about my way. I could smell this intoxicating scent for hours and hours and I had to go back and get it. I sprayed so many perfumes but this one stuck out above the rest. It smells like nothing else I have smelled...I did purchase the edp which is incredibly long lasting and divine. My husband loves this on me and it's one of the few scents I can smell on myself the rest of the day. It does feel dark and sensuous and easily my most favorite perfume I have ever owned. The bottle is ridiculous...the lid is overly large and annoying but the contents inside I savor. Love this in the cooler months as it's a warm treasure.
Ordinary would be a an overstatement. Smells like a cheap coconut shampoo. After an hour I had to take a shower because I started smelling like a 5 year old who is on a coconut-cream cookies diet.
This is a scent I rarely ever reach for (I have the EdP), but I decided to pull it out of my wardrobe today. Took a few spritzes. Ah yes, this is why it gets ignored. Sharp, pungent spices, nose assaulting. The first half hour is almost intolerable, not just to me, but to everyone else in my vicinity. For the first half hour, all I can smell is ginger and pepper with just a hint of gardenia. There is definitely something creamy and delectable struggling to get out underneath the black pepper nightmare and sharp ginger claws. It makes me hopeful. Perhaps the spices will fade and the creamy-coconutty flowers will finally be allowed to bloom and bask in their own glory.
I'm watching True Blood reruns as I'm typing this review. How fitting. I remember why I purchased this scent 3 years ago, I smelled it on a friend of mine, and I thought it was the sexiest, most intriguing thing I had ever smelled. The trail it left behind was magnificent. She is a very attractive, elegant woman, wore alot of black, had dark features and wears heels almost everyday...this scent was made for her.
But I don't seem to wear it as well. The spices finally fade, but sadly it gets replaced by a sharp soapy note. I can smell the floral notes alot better now, but they are not as lush as I'd hoped they would be, and yes I get the creamy coconut too and I do love that aspect of it. But the soap and spices are still too much for me...too dark and sharp. I have never gotten compliments wearing this, not one, but I have received negative feedback. I guess it just doesn't suit me or my skin chemistry. It's a great fragrance though, and I have enjoyed smelling it on others...it comes off as mysterious, sultry, powerfully feminine...brimming with sexuality, but in the most elegant way possible. Love on others, hate on myself.
I will have to take a shower in awhile, it's been hours and this scent can still fill a room with its potency.
its crazy how body chemistry works cause i smell a lot of coconut in this i think most Versace fragrances are creamy somehow....especially the sweeter ones.
I've tried this a couple times but had to return it. Mine was an EDT. with a date of 6/15 according to the batch code. I don't know which formulation that makes it. But I didn't find any coconut, which I was hoping for. Gardenia is a tough note for me to tolerate, and I have a couple frags with a lovely gardenia, but this one I can't handle. I liked the other notes, despite the lack of the coconut, but the gardenia screeches at me. I think I can't love Versace fragrances. You know how different houses have their signature underlying vibe... I just have not loved any of the Versace I've tried, so it could well be that my personal chemistry doesn't work with their formulations. It's disappointing, but that's how it goes... Unfortunately, since it's not lovely on me, the longevity is eternal and the sillage is ginormous!
I think the bottle of this one should have a different kind of mechanism, allowing only a tiny drop per application, because the content is far too strong for a spray, however careful one may be to avoid over-spraying. If that could be arranged, the result would be alluring, warm, attractive, mysterious - as it is, it is annoying to me. Oddly enough, I once bought an imitation, which was fine, even for the summer. What a pity the store that sold it no longer exists...
Definitely the most annoying scent in the world to me, it's far too cloying and very unpleasant. Male speaking here.
Well, I must say that I went and bought this today in celebration of Women's Day, after sniffing it several times in the store. Wonderful, a soothing, creamy scent, I do sense some white flowers but not sharply, plenty of coconut, with only a drop of sweetness. A safe, comforting fragrance fit for day and evening wear alike, very feminine. Love it!
Having previously tried the EdT ("old formulation") and wanting to love it but not being crazy about it, I am now smelling the EdP. Somewhat surprisingly, the EdP displays the same type of rubberiness as Bvlgari Black (though they don't really smell similar other than that). The coconut is closer to Diesel Plus Plus Feminine than the EdT, kind of interestingly synthetic. I seem to prefer the EdP over the EdT, though most people seem to like the EdT better?
My brain starts to overdrive when I smell this perfume on a lady, it is very feminine, flowery, soft and hypnotic.
One spray anywhere on the body is just enough, even if lady can't smell it on herself believe me we do, silage is enormous and if you apply too much it will lose it's magic.
After the reformulation, all the magic is gone. No coconut, no sweet notes. To me, it is sharp and "green". No lasting power AT ALL. It was my signature fragrance, I always got compliments when I wore it, it lasted days on clothes. Now it's just water. So sad, it trully was a masterpiece.
Reviewing the EDT, bought in 2016, manufactured in 09/2015. Check the batch codes, you might be lucky to find a bottle with the old formula.
I Had a small 3ml decant of this last year and I remember really liking it and with so many people suggesting it for hot weather/summer I figured I needed it, it's hot more often then not here in AZ. The opening is very soapy gardenia and I'm kind of thinking "yuck" then the tantalizing whiffs of coconut come though and I think "now this is a little more interesting" at this point it loses the sharpness (thank goodness) and acquires this lovely creamy quality. the real winner is the amazing woodsy/musky drydown. This is a true scent chameleon, it goes through all these intriguing little changes as you wear it. While I don't really consider this a noir scent, I do think it is a beautiful and unique white floral and I'm glad I purchased the FB.
I dislike this. It started out with strong headache-y white flowers, which stayed for an hour. Then it turned into a headache-y coconut. On me it smelt masculine, ordinary, and strong, nothing interesting about it and the strength kinda kills it.
As usual i didnt want to spend a full 100 $ or whatever on ....i believed it would be good but not quite sure so i wanted to take it for a test drive and actually its really good! its sweeter than i thought it would be i feel like Sweet should be one of the accords listed along with coconut and spicy. but its not too sweet at all...perfectly sweet actually. I would buy a whole bottle. It does seem to have a quality of standard you would expect from a high end brand.
I love this scent.. at Christmas my mother in law bought me ted baker mint bath products and they don't smell too dissimilar to this, so it goes well when I wear this
Years ago, when this parfum just came out, I was working at a woman's magazine. We were send tons of free perfumes to test. Every once in a while we were allowed to choose a few (unopened) boxes to take home. I really wanted to have Crystal Noir as I was in love with the bottle.But by mistake I took home Dior's Pure Poison.
Fast forward to today: I just tested Crystal Noir for the first time and really dislike the smell, way too soapy, it's just not me.
However, after picking up Pure Poison by mistake all those years ago, it became my signature scent, I have been wearing it for 13 years now. I love Pure Poison and to me it's second to none. This leaves me wondering... what if I would have picked up Crystal Noir instead... maybe I would have never discovered Pure Poison at all. It's safe to say I made a lucky mistake! :-)
If anyone has an old formula they dont have use for I would love to swap/$.
They new version is very sharp and burns my nose. Its almost like peppery cheap soap and salt water?
Was it reformulated? i remind it being darker and sharper. If it was reformulated, i like the new version better. It is still dark, but creamier and there is no sharpness anymore. It is a mix between mistery (maybe danger?)and relaxation. Like a thriller at the beach. It has an interesting contrasting character.
I would recommend it to elegant, mature woman.
I'm not sure what happened, but either this perfume changed since the first couple of times I wore it, or I changed. I used to think it was creamy, but now it's just sharp, soapy and almost aquatic on me. I don't even smell the pepper anymore or the lotion-y beachy-ness. It seriously reminds me of soap and it makes me sneeze. What happened? Only two months have passed since I bought it, and it's just sharp gardenia now.
I don't smell flowers in this scent at all. I've read some comments about it being floral which completely baffles me. It used to be my signature scent. No longer. Probably useless to hope for, but I do wish they'd go back to the original formula-then I will have my gorgeous sig back again:). So disappointed what they did to this originally remarkable fragrance. I still saved the very first bottle of it I bought in 2006. It was an extremely hot summer in London and in most of Europe that year...and yet this perfume wore Beautifully, was very soft and alluring with the heat. Now? It's so strong and pungent, I don't really think that would work at all as the heat really brings out the undesirable ingredients in the newer formulation.
I don't know What happened to this scent. I first bought it in England, summer of 2006. Back then? Oh Wow, it was the most Beautiful scent alive. Compliments showered from all over when I wore this. Men and women seemed to go nuts over it-in the best way. But within recent years? They've changed the formula without a Doubt. It is no longer the creamy, girly, smooth, beautiful scent it used to be. Now days, it's just straight pungent and piercing to the sinuses. It's somewhat of its old scent, but wears differently, translated differently, and missing the ingredient(s) that made Crystal Noir gorgeous. I believe they've now used Amber in it...cheapened the smell Greatly. :(( Should have left the original formula Alone! I'm sure it had something to do with Money; found a way to make it cheaper and still fake its original scent just enough to people.
If 2 demons married,dere baby would be crystal noir EDP.I was confused for a long time.Coconut,sandalwood, Amber, Musk,all in one?This scent would fight with me,we would not get along.It was thick,heavy,creamy and long lasting but dint change at all.It was cloying and annoying.
Dint use it for years.It needed something to cut through its creaminess. But then I tried this trick.Using a citrus soap,body lotion and then laying it.It works wonderful.I feel so smart.hehe
This is my signature scent. If they ever discontinue this, I will go into a deep depression and probably have to be put someplace. I want to write a love letter to Crystal Noir, it's so important to me. I think because when I first bought it, it was a really good year for me after many many bad ones. I got a bottle in the summer in Miami and it will always remind me of hot summer nights on South Beach. The coconut is amazing, the creamy gardenia, yes darling, it also smells like Coca Cola, I swear there's a note missing. I forever will be a fan of Versace just for this fragrance alone. It's like nothing else. It's sexy and alluring and I happen to know for a fact, men love this scent.
Btw, I have both the edt & the Edp. For me, the Edp is like something from the Gods, its powerful and long lasting and it kinda stays the same throughout which is fine with me because I don't want this to change from the first spritz. I want the first spritz to stay on for as long as possible. The edt is lighter, not as long lasting on me. I have the lotion & shower gels too. I wish they were stronger, but sadly they are very light. Doesn't matter, just spray the Crystal Noir and go play. ;) Ultimate night out scent. LOVE!
very femnine and soapy. a rich floral scent for the evening.
Weirdly this smells like something you should drink lol. I can't explain it other than that. Sorry. Not a bad scent but not my cup of tea. I'm giving it away.
Soft coconut and sharp black pepper. Kind of like spicy sunblock... I used to wear this quite a bit but the one-dimensionality bored me eventually.
Stunning! My favourite at the moment. Strong, musky but sweet. Always complimented when I wear this. For me it's definitely an autumn/winter fragrance, maybe even spring evening. Very long lasting and stays strong throughout the day/night.
This is such a strange fragrance. First and foremost, it results as extremely well blended on my skin at least, and it lasts for ages. On the other hand, the "noir" is not a conventional type of noir. It's a really supple and soft perfume, it's elegant but not heavy in the slightest, actually it's like dense, creamy melancholy. Yes, you do get the coconut, the spices and the musk, but it's all SO toned down and blended together, it has no aggressiveness or edge to it. It's a very intimate scent, I guess it can be defined as sexy even, but in no way is it a loud, provocative, Thierry Mugler or Hermes kind of sexy. All in all, a very interesting scent.
I had this a few years ago. I loved the dark, mysterious floriental fragrance of it. It had good longevity and pretty big sillage. I could smell it on myself all day, although by the end of the day, it did morph into something not quite as pleasant. Can't quite put my finger on it but I would say it became too sweaty/musky. After using about 1/3 bottle, my husband who has a very sensitive nose, asked me to stop wearing it. He said he didn't like what it did with my body chemistry and gave him a headache. He's only done this a few times over the years and I respect his opinion since I know he is very sensitive and has to live with me. If I don't smell good to him, then what's the point. So I gave the remainder of the bottle away to a friend who loved it. Really a shame, I wanted to love it and thought it would be my signature, but it wasn't meant to be.
I have tested this three times, each time was a little different on me, but my like didn't turn into love. It's one of the best current Versace offerings, so def give it a try if you want something sophisticated but not overly loud. And that's my issue here: it smells nice but it's not enough for me. As a gardenia lover, it left me longing for more. As a sandalwood lover, I got almost none. I thought the coconut-gardenia will add some tropical wibe to it, but there's nothing tropical about it.It has to do with my chemistry as well, as my skin tends to swallow sweet and floral notes. What I smell is a quite classy, well blended floral oriental that's a safe bet if you are afraid of loud and heavy perfumes. Longevity's great, sillage is soft.
As i was helping a female friend clean up her room i came across this fragrance which was 1/5 full
The bottle looked interesting so i took a sniff and to be honest. This is extremly attractive. This is the definetion of dark,sexy and modern. This is what "dark" fragrances WISH to be.
Its like the la nuit de lhomme of men fragrances. Doesnt smell like it at all but has the same vibe of mysterious fascination.
I would adore if a woman wore this on a date.
I had this a few years ago and loved it , however now I'm unsure if it was the edt or edp
Is there much difference ?.. inbox me please of u know ! Thanx a lot :)
I got this as a christmas present and it made it to my top favorite really quick... is just amaizing, so sexy and fantastic... just magical
This is a really dark scent, its darker than Dior poison in my opinion, and i like it!
It's dark, sexy and elegant. When I first smelled i loved it. But when i tried it on my skin i couldn't enjoy, what i believe to be, the pepper and the ginger. It's a pity because i really liked the coconut and gardenia together.
Sério, sexy e elegante. Quando senti pela primeira vez eu me apaixonei, mas ao usá-lo não gostei de algo que acredito ser a pimenta e o gengibre. Uma pena! pois eu realmente gostei do coco com gardênia.
Granite this fragrance has been out for some time, but just recently I've been stuck on it more. I mean I've always liked it, but just lately I've been wearing it more..pretty much all the previous statements are true Crystal Noir, is rich & elegant, bold & powerful, cozy & comforting, mysterious & alluring, playful & Sexy all wrapped into one. One of those scent's I find easy to gender bend b/c it's heavy on the Sandalwood & Spice..& compliments talk about a magnet one scent I receive loads of compliments from. & agreed with @Ariana.b no matter how old it gets it still remains modern; Deff a very enjoyable scent for all genders if you're daring enough ;)
Versace Crystal Noir is a special and kinda unique perfume. I've noticed that a lot of people perceive it in different ways. It could be one of the most polarized perfumes, and this motley of notes and changes in the database didn't helped very much. For some people it smells like a very expensive suntan lotion (I'm in this category), but with blasts of spicey notes and gorgeous white flowers. Some say that it's a deep and sweet perfume, a little bit heavy and maybe having a warm allura. Not tropical at all. And I even read rewiews saying that it smells kinda unisex, like leather mixed with spices. So so interesting.
Now my opinion: I loved this perfume since I was 16, back then I didn't knew the notes and the ingredients that build a perfume. I've only knew it smells like summer and I loved it. After I came here I saw coconut, cardamom, gardenia and I started to make myself an idea about why I associate it with the summer. But also I have to say that Crystal Noir can be worn in every season,in every wheather and wherever the wearear wants. It is sexy, elegant, sophisticated and always modern.
I really recommend only testing this one, it can become a real love!
Oh my goodness this is simply beautiful. I tried it today in store and I felt like I'd found the fragrance I'd been searching all my life for! I bought it instantly. It's very classy and just stunning, I'm in love with it
Edit: I have to agree with the reviewer above mine, I've found I can wear this in all seasons too, the only other perfume I've ever done that with was Magie Noir, it was my 'night out' fragrance all year round, Crystal Noir is now my all year round perfume, it's beauty stays the same no matter what the weather does. It's my posh perfume lol, I love it and receive loads of compliments when I wear it
I really really wanted to like this scent, but unfortunately I just can't rally behind it. I blind bought this based on the reviews and the notes listed above and I have to say i'm disappointed. The only notes I can really discern are cardamom, ginger, and pepper. I really wish I could smell the coconut in this as much as the rest of you can. I'm jealous of those who like this. I have a full 3oz bottle if anyone would like to swap.
@natluvly: its ridiculous, just because you are anosmic to coconut doesnt mean there is any in it!! there is a lot of coconut, actually, live with it..
My husband gave me this for Christmas and I absolutely adore it. I wear it daytime for work amd also at night. It can be sexy, or comforting, or fun... it all depends on what you're wearing. Unfortunately it doesn't last on me. 2 hours and it's gone. Maybe I need more than 2 sprays?
❀ Crystal Noir reminds me of sweet, milky white flowers'+delicate blossoms' aroma whifting through spring air.
It is sensual, sultry... certainly evoking exotic vibes.
I also weirdly believe it resembles the scent of some expensive after shave creams...That masculine side of it makes it even more irresistible to me!
It's a very elegant and sexy scent, definitely for night time,absolutely beautiful bottle, for some reason I can smell leather note the most...no coconut at all though,
It's a very elegant and sexy scent, definitely for night time,absolutely beautiful bottle, for some reason I can smell leather note the most...no coconut at all though,
Waaaaay too coconutty on me, too bad, it smells like car freshner on my skin, such a shame because I love other notes but they just can't express themselves over this coconut. :(
Coconut and sandalwood work like a charm here! I looooove the sexy feelings that I got when I wear this!
Let me start off by saying that this has done what no other fragrance has done before - give Alien a run for its money in becoming my signature scent.
It is the sexiest, sultriest fragrance I was able to come across, to date. The coconut is very prominent in this, but not in a high-schooler-bodyspray type of way. The pepper and ginger mixed with the musk give mysteriousness to the exotic, tropical base. It reminds me of a nightclub, short dresses, heels, cigarettes, sticky/sweaty bodies. It's almost sluttish without smelling overpowering and cloying.
How did I overlook this beauty for so long? Thank you Versace for making this gem. I own the other Crystals, and this one is, hands down, the very best. I am in love.
I really, really wanted to love this fragrance but sadly I just don't get it???
It gets good reviews and I love the notes but it just won't do for me what it does for others.
I will keep trying with this as maybe there is a valid reason for this, so we'll see.
One of my absolute favorites... Instantly fell in love with it the second i tried it. The coconut is on the fresh side rather than the sweet side, which compliments the gardenia beautifully. The black pepper also gives this fragrance a very subtle and fleeting but yet characteristic hint of freshly cut grass initially, which i can also sense in Marc Jacobs Daisy.
Think -fresh- black pepper, before it is dried and processed.
I appreciate this aspect of it a lot.
In one review of Crystal Noir I watched on Youtube, it was refered to as something a "tropical vampire" would wear, and to me this is a very accurate portrait of the fragrance.
It is soft, elegant and classy - yet at the same time dark and mysterious. The coconut gives it a very muted tropical vibe - but picture it as the tropics at night, rather than sunshine and heat.
This is nice. White florals somehow just blare on me and I'm not a fan of them. So that takes a little away from the enjoyment. I do get coconut. Yummy. But in order to tone down the floral note, I layered with Jessica Simpson's Fancy and the combo is divine!
Medium to good sillage.
Moderate longevity.
Ugh, so good. A sort of creamy powdery coconut but with a musky/soapy freshness. The first time I wore this it really stopped me in my tracks. It is all enveloping for the first half an hour and really keeps my attention. Big sillage for the first 2 hours then wears closer for another 5 or 6 hours. Beautiful. It's a clean and sexy scent. I'll wear this any time of day in any season.
(Dec 2016)
This is quite lovely and unique! Got a compliment the first time wearing! Its very hard to describe it...its creamy and peppery.The coconut note is very nice! Im sure glad I blind bought it!!!!
This one is totally incredible. Coconut surrounded by pepper and flowers. Perfect summer scent.
Comments from 6 year old son:
First spray: hmmm you smell minty, like mint gum ( !?!?!?)
About 8 hours later: oh you smell yummy. You smell like gingerbread cookies!
:) as for me, I find it enjoyable, not loud. It is comforting . I like it both in summer and winter, I feel it behaves differently. In summer it's glorious on a warm summer night.... In winter, so cozy,., Very versatile perfume, and well liked. This one did not offend my husband who hates strong perfume..... One of the few he did not complain about and he actually likes.
scent : 8/10
sillage : 8/10
longevity :8/10
80% night / 20% day fragrance
nice coconut scent
Still the best Versace fragrance after all these years, a real warm (after a while of course) floral womanish perfume. Still one of my favorites
I bought this after felling in love with Bright Crystal and I love it. I do agree that the EDP and EDT are different. I had a sample of the EDT and I loved the creamy coconut so much that I would wake up during the night just to smell my wrist. But instead I got the 90 ml EDP and at first sniff I thought I bought a totally different perfume. No coconut at all. I still love the EDP, I wear it whenever I want to feel sexy. I think it's more floral than anything, I can smell the spicyness and the sandalwood.
I will try the edt and let you guys know.
I'm writing about an edt version.
After some time I came back to test this fragrance again and I like it. It's a kind of spicy-tea-soapy fragrance, oriental touch indeed. Sexy! It's created for seduction, it would fit for a date that is going to end with a complete seduction. Anyways it can be worn during the daytime too. For me it's a bit too dark in my perception to feel comfortable in it, but it makes an impression. 100% of seduction! See how many times I've repeated the word? And I'm wearing the fragrance at the moment :D
Definitely not for girls, this fragrance is more for mature women, or maybe even men. It smells somewhat pleasant, but too intense. It reminds me of concord grape jelly (not the best characteristic, I should say). I will not buy it for myself. Maybe as a gift for someone older than me, but honestly, there are better options.
I really love this perfume for day or evening. As a general rule, I'm not a fan of coconut, but these coconut notes are so light and fresh. I really like the opening peppery ginger notes, and on me, the peppery scent lasts quite a while. It makes a wonderful combination with the floral scents. I found it fresh, yet warm and sensual. I'm hooked.
Fresh, creamy and spicy, I like it but sometimes the coconut is too obvious a note for me. I don't like very prominent coconut. I would've said it's a lot fresher than Sensuous Nude as well.
It's a very long time ago now, but I'm sure this reminds me of Avon's Natori from around 1994/5? I think it was that. Or possibly Avon's Millenia (2000, obvs) maybe both, this just smells incredibly familiar like something I used to have, without the too big coconut.
Same chilly vibe as Armani She/Lei but with added coconut.
Eau De Toilette
I am so in love with this one! this is just so different from the other perfumes I have tried...
unique...very sensual...oh smells sexy in a sophisticated way!
this one lasts a good 8 hours on my skin and clothing as well...very good projection and sillage too...
this one is special to me..now I am dying to try the eau de parfum!
Interesting, I really don't perceive this scent as powdery or dark/evening,and it's definitely more beachy than most people suggest. I don't particularly pick out the coconut note unless I really think about it though. It's the raw, unsweetened kind. But overall, to me this perfume smells like salty lotion with a little bit of gardenia sweetness. This is not the gardenia you pick in your garden, there's no sharpness to it, it's just soft and pleasant. This perfume is very creamy (smells like face cream in texture) and reminiscent of a day at the beach. There's definitely a hint of sea spray and a little bit of pepper. This is one of my boyfriend's favorites. It could be unisex, in my opinion. It dries down to a sweeter coconut with warm spice (sort of like a very mild chai tea type spice). It's not long lasting on me, only around 3hrs max. Also, I don't think it's similar to Sensuous Nude...Nude is a powdery scent that smells a bit like makeup, and this has little to no powder and is much spicier.
This perfume is suitable for evening,as it's a deeper scent. In the warmer months the coconut is more prominent than the other notes.
You can detect the woody, spicy and tropical at the beginning but it dries down to a subtle creaminess after an hour or so. This doesn't have a strong silage, and the wear lasts up to 8 hours. I would imagine this is a perfume you either love or hate. Nothing special about this fragrance, althought unusual compared to others.
I had this and only wore it in winter. I liked that it was a bit weird, mainly the initial notes, so much going on. But then the drydown just turned all dusty, heady and coconutty and that was it. Not going to buy again.
Not for the faint of heart. The is sexy, woody, coconutty, musky, sweet but not too sweet. Its unlike anything I've ever smelled before. Its one of my all time favourite winter fragrances and I adore wearing this when I want a short break from the rest of my sweet perfumes. Not to mention, this is a sillage and longevity bomb! I can put it on in the morning and still smell it when I get home. This perfume is very underrated, but I kinda like it like that :)
Additional to my older review: Is this reformulated? The one I bought five years before smells different than the one I bought last week. The coconut here is much less and it's full of pepper and menthol gardenia instead. But it is still very gorgeous and lasts long on my skin.
This has got to be my most accidentally sexiest perfume! Fragrance is all about context, where and how you wear it. I live on the ocean in Western Australia and this perfume turns heads of men and women. Here, there is high body confidence as people wear light fabrics and show more skin in the hot weather. I see lots of beachy skin and hair, too.
It's flirty, sensual, deep and fun all bound together in smoothly lingering coconut. I tried this on before purchasing it on my way to a professional meeting, which err had a lot of flirty attention and we exchanged a bit of banter. Definitely took that dull meeting to another level!
I wear where it to beach dates and it smells gorgous when mingled with the warm, salty fresh air of the ocean. I also sprtiz a bit onto brush and it makes my hair feel sensuous. Take a deep breathe and exhale slowly. It makes one feel alive.
Overall, powdery and spicy, odd mix.
I love powdery scents, but dislike spicy.. I find myself loving it and then regretting spraying it.
Absolutely beautiful fragrance. It's not the kind of a heavy, dark and overwhelming fragrance that one can wear only for a night out or a special occasion. Crystal Noir can also be worn during more casual activities. It's a fresh but very sexy, and romantic fragrance. The coconut note is simply irresistible.
Now this is what I call a complex fragrance. I don't think I've ever tried something that so effectively realized that bona fide definition of "fresh spicy" I've fantasized about for years in my mind. Finally.
Simmering sexy...This is a come-hither, single-eyebrow-raising scent in my book. And what's crazy is that it is as appropriate at noon as it is at midnight
I got this fragrance for myself today. I tried it on my boyfriend. it became surprisingly masculen and sexy on his skin. Wow!
On warm weather this was unbearable strong on me. Now that the weather is cool and dry I can smell different notes. This is powerful and long lasting. Soapy and strong white florals or the notes just mix that way that it smells white flowers. Coconut is prominent and amber is strong too. Woodiness is there also.
Very nice scent but it's too strong for me to wear.
straight up soapy. do not like.
Adorable and beautiful fragrance. Love this, that's all.
I really adore the scent of gardenia but find I really can't wear it on it's own. I love the way gardenia is combined with the strong coconut and pepper in Crystal Noir. I will say there is an opening note in this that stings my nose, but after it's over I get creamy coconut and gardenia, with zesty pepper and very faint orange blossom. I had never even considered wearing a coconut fragrance before, but I am really enjoying Crystal Noir.
This smells beautifull sexy ,i luv the coconut in it and wearing this is attracting so many compliments.It smells gourmand and creamy it is pleasant and warm and just beautiful.it smells so nice and whenever i want a pretty, comforting smell this is the one.
With this one i am attracting many compliments, one day i came from shopping after getting a sample, smelling of it and at the underground one guy stopped me asking me what was the perfume i had on.
It up lifts my mood, has a feel good vibe and it smells so beautiful the coconut, i simply just luv it.
I might even make it my signature scent because i am in my element when wearing it
I have been holding off writing a review as I just don't know what to think of it! In theory, with the notes it has it should be my signature fragrance, I like it but have not fallen in love with it.
I actually think it is a nice day time fragrance, I have not over sprayed it yet to really give it a go, a gentle 2 sprays so far, maybe not enough. Might use it for work. I do not like heavy fragrances & this is not heavy on me!
Love the coconut but that seems to disappear quickly.
Edited to say I wore it at the weekend, a few good sprays & really like it. I just don't find it heavy at all on me. It a lovely smooth calming fragrance - just can't describe any of the elements or what it smells like! 2nd edit, mainly Gardenia & coconut on me...just not getting the spice yet, after 3 hours.
Beautiful sexy scent!!!
I put this on last night and while it was still on me and my boyfriend Stephen smelled it on me, we did it. It is a powerful aphrodisiac on the right girl. I don't know what it is about this fragrance. It's not a Victoria Secrets fragrance of fruity florals or a celebrity scent of the same thing nor a gourmand edible scent. It smells unlike any other fragrance I've experienced. The bottle is pretty nice with the black crystal stopper and it does match up with the look. This is a deep, dark, rich, sultry scent, but at the same time it's not unisex, heavy Oriental or too mature.
The scents that I detect with my developing nose: gardenia, peony (or rose), powdery floral kind of smell, orange blossom, ginger, musk and amber. At times this fragrance reminds me of Classique by Gaultier. If you liked Classique by JP Gaultier, this perfume would be a very easy to wear and a smooth transition. It has similar notes of ginger and florals, namely the orange blossom and amber. This is not supposed to be edible or yummy but it is!
This is a delicate powdery scent for the boudoir. I don't think it can make a statement and no one can smell it on me but me or my Stephen when he's kissing my skin. This is a subtle scent for the bedroom. It's also easy enough to wear day to day and it's flexible as a casual and formal fragrance. I love the notes in this scent: the orange blossom, peony, ginger and amber. The whole thing is a floral gourmand without having any real gourmand notes except for that ginger. It never gets too spicy. Perfect.
One of my new favorites!
Fresh ginger with a dark peppered feel to it. Sweet but not too sweet desiccated coconut mixed with creamy gardenia.
Very unique. Love it
I just received this in the mail last night, and my goodness…if you are looking for the perfect fall fragrance, Versace Crystal Noire is it. This was formulated for the sexy single femme fatales, for nights out with mysterious lovers and secret escapades. The dry down is AMAZING, top notes smells like orange and cardamom which fades into spicy gardenia and sandalwood…I get no coconut from this...but many people have mentioned it being the second most obvious note (??).
This perfume is scent embodiment of panties hanging on the door knob and steamy one night stands. The dry down smells like an autumn night dressed up in lingerie while waiting for the perfect suitor to appear at your door step.
I literally could not wear this fragrance without randomly slipping into day dreams, my husband seemed enticed by it too. Very toxic in a totally good way.
I don't know about others but the sillage here is very weak. It disappeared from my skin in less than 2 hours.
Scored a 1.7 eau de toilette at Ross for under $40US. I had sworn off eau de toilettes because the longevity and silage is so poor in today's fumes. I was so entranced by the smell of crystal noir I caved on this one, deciding I would bathe myself in it if I had to and save it for special occasions....firstly, this bottles "birthday" is October 14, 2015. So this is new formulation. I had tried the eau de toilette a while back which was old formulation. And as soon as I was in euphoria the scent would disappear. The new formulation is a complete different story!!.....I am still smelling this morning the spritzes I applied yesterday.......NOW, let me explain a couple things!!....: I love love Katie Puckrik, she's a fume reviewer/informer on YouTube, her channel is "katie Puckrik smells". When she applies fumes I've seen her apply to the tops of her arms, not just the inside/underside and wrists. She opened a magical door for me with this way of application. Now, I'm of European decent, so I have hair on my arms, which thankfully has thinned out as I've aged lol. Anyways, I CAN smell this time today on the tops of my arms on the hairs, and on my shirt. I CANNOT smell it on the underside of my arms. ANYWAYS,,,,,, noir is magical, people say the coconut note was lost in the new formulation but personally I'm getting that same (not tropical) coconutty vibe mixed with florals and creamy woods. Perhaps it's the eau de parfum that has changed? Crystal noir is senual, warm, creamy, this is and has never been a "coconut" fume in the suntan lotion description I've read here and there. It is a unique frag, there is no chemical synthetic nose biting odour as I have smelled in bottle after bottle of fumes. I have a sensitive nose and am picky with scents. This one hits many nails on the head for me. It's exactly what I personally look for in a fume. Sultry, classy, warm, inviting, creamy, pleasurable from open to close. Very impressed with Crystal noir eau de toilette 2015. On a side note my next purchase will be bvlgari jasmin noir eau de parfum, the eau de toilette has zero longevity but the smell is utterly divine.
Gorgeous, strong, enveloping, warm and smoothly spicy. Very creamy. Very potent. Very enjoyable. Also very good longevity and strong sillage.
I love the bottle - the colour especially! And it's so pretty.
Bought this on offer. The fragrance is great for day time, light and summery. BUtthe longevity is disappointing. Within two hours max, I couldnt smell a thing, neither could my other half.
Glad I didnt pay full price. One I won't be replacing as there are so many more in my 'favourites' list I'd choose first.
Mmmm... i love this one. My husband loves it too! I have the 2012 Edp. Version. This is soapy, musky, dark, peppery and has an undertone of sun tan lotion. It's like a women that applied sunscreen , let her skin heat up with the sun and then came in the air conditioning and sprayed on a musky white floral. So it's not really coconut that i smell but sun screen in the distance. This is creamy,sexy, and slightly masculine in a HOT way. Versace crystal noir made it to my top 10 favorites after only wearing it a couple times. I love how it gets more musky,soapy , creamy and masculine as it wears. You have to test this though, on some people this will smell musty, stale, almost like mildew, and on others it's stunning! Longevity is amazing lasting 12+ hours on my skin and sillage is more than an arms length than after 30 minutes leaves a scent bubble around you all day and every time you move, touch your hair. Anything the scent will waft around and is simply beautiful!
I bought this interesting fragrance , I smell fig,vanilla, coconut ,black pepper .I think new formula is different from the old one. Though majority thinks that it is a feminine scent ,I think this is an unisex fragrance (of course in very small dosses). I also use TF Black Orchid ,and In my town most of my male friends use these fragrances also.Some fragrances smells very masculine on male skins. My girl friend loves this scent on my skin.
I loved this perfume and alas it's all gone now :(
My boyfriend bought it for me he had smelt it but I had not. Simply gorgeous....thanx my Stevie you have great taste. Deffinatly one I'd replace !
Crystal Noir is so exquisitely blended that it is difficult to pinpoint all the wonderful notes. It really projects on my skin and is a sensual fragrance. While it is suitable for daytime wear, it would be a quality option for evening wear as well. I absolutely love this fragrance. One of my favorites for sure.
The strongest notes I smell are coconut, pepper, and cardamom. All 3 continue to linger even after drydown. There is a warm, spicy projection. Very smooth on the right skin. Crystal Noir could be described as tropical but only because it is not your typical run-of-the-mill fragrance. It won't make you think of a Hawaiian island; it's just not that kind of tropical. It is truly unique... exotic almost.
As a blind buy this perfume would not disappoint. It is signature Versace.
This caused terrible allergies. I bought this one based off of reviews and tried to force myself to get along with it. I don't smell any coconut at all, I get mostly cardomon and pepper. Every time I wore this I would sneeze constantly and my sinuses would burn until I got sick. It also caused a sinus headache. I don't get the hype with this fragrance. The longevity and sillage is great but the scent itself is just irritating and spicy. I find it also smells pretty masculine like men's shaving cream. I just don't like it.
Very very similar to Tom Ford's Santal Blush.. At least for me.. It happened to me 4 times, walking in the street and i asked ladies if they r wearing santal blush or not.. They always replied, crystal noir :)
Versace's best creation. I adore this coconut - vanilla fragrance! It works well both summer and winter, day and night and the price is affordable. So sexy, seductive and high class smell! 10/10
This unfortunately, is sandalwood...and that's about it :(
I could barely smell it, so it sits close to skin and I thought I'd love this according to the notes but this was not worth the money IMO - Bummer! -_-
We've just met, actually it has been 2 hours since I sprayed EDT version on my skin.
I was a bit disappointed with what I smelled first. It was nearly ordinary, reminding of many nonassertive fragrances. But as a patient perfume lover; I knew it'd worth for waiting so voila! It dries down to an amazing scent!
It is "noir" as it promises but not an heavy scent at all. Coconut and the other notes remind me of almond, don't know why. resulting Mixture is exciting; both creamy and soap like; spicy at the same time. Actually it's a love making scent; both sexy and innocent; both daring and shy; intertwined personalities combined in a gorgeous body. I can't wait to test its effects on my husband ;)
I'm so confused. I have the 5ml EDT mini bought a few years ago. It smells like bug spray on me. Somebody said it was reformulated as well as there being an EDP. I get no coconut from mine. I'm just disappointed because this would be a perfect "dark" scent for summer, which is difficult to find, I also love coconut in all forms... there should be a separate page for the EDT and EDP like other brands have.
The coconut formula in truly hot days (98F and over) is unbearable, it way better in cooler temps like 80 to 90 F. Everybody but everybody complains around you, I had a friend that used in summer and it put me off this scent for years (along almost every other friend present there).
I can't imagine wearing it in winter time. It's simply warm! Sweet, creamy summer! It's subtle. And refined, that's the right word.
I'm really glad I got it for summer 2016.
Ooooo! It's STUNNINGLY GORGEOUS!!! I loooove it, it's brilliant! I get all the notes in it, it lasts for ages, projects very well, is the most gorgeous bottle and colour! I love the colour! It is the yummiest perfume!!! Adorable!!!!!!!
Blake.lee you are probably right. Who knows with all this reformulations... anyway, on my bottle coconut its not listed, and it smell's coconuty to me. I like it a lot!
@lucyana it depends on how old your bottle is. I have an old tester and coconut is a listed note.
I want to pour it all over me, I love it that much!!! I think it's the most incredible perfume I've smelled, and worn, so far! I love it!! I adore it!! I want to drown in it!! I can't get enough of it!! I never want to wear anything else - ever again!!! It has instantly become my favourite perfume, after only one day! Oh my! Beautiful. I have the edt, and I can smell all the notes!!! Normally I don't like coconut that much, but in this it's heavenly, because it's all blended so well. I LOVE the cardamom!!! Oh so sweet and chocolatey and superb and creamy and the beautiful gardenia, and every beautiful thing!!! FABULOUS. THE MOST SUBLIME PERFUME!! And I adore the gorgeous bottle too!!
This is a great parfume. well blended, long lasting, great sillage. and i have the EDT version. i see that many people say that they smell coconut. It is not coconut in there. It is sandalwood, wich in some combinations, when is well blended have a coconuty smell. I have Adam Levine for women, and i smell also coconut in there, but is Sandalwood again. I love this!
I bought EDT and I can smell coconut. Finally! It's very soft, creamy coconut mixed with flowers. It's a like/love for me, since I don't have anything similar in my wardrobe.
The notes must be wrong, didn't they change the coconut and gardenia to fig and frangipani ?
Finally a notes correction!
I own both EDT & EDP.
I love how night garden sexy this is, Ginger and cardamom add the dark mystery to the white florals
the coconut is very refined and subtle, no suntan lotion here, coconut lends creaminess to the gardenia and blends with amber in a delectable way.
The EDT IMO is so similar to the EDP to make little difference unless it happens to be your favourite like it is mine.
I buy both and keep the EDP for best, I also like my lover to wear the EDT as it is quiet sexy on the right man.
The notes...err...mandela effect? lol
There's again coconut listed as a note? So what are the true notes now, I wonder. I tried EDP recently but I could not detect coconut. Maybe new EDT version still has it.
I have a legit sample written fig, Heliotrop, red currant. Edt.
But in Douglas parfumery I bougth amber, gardenia versions edt two months ago.
I have the original formula EDT. This was a blind buy, I love coconut so my curiosity got the best of me; I wish I hadn't, this fragrance isn't for me. I like everything about it except the gardenia note, I just can't seem to learn to like gardenias. The fragrance itself is creamy and warm, you can definitely smell the coconut in it, and I could almost get used to the gardenia if I wasn't allergic to this fragrance. I've tested hundreds of fragrances and none of them have ever made my throat sore and my skin turn red and itchy the way this one does. The longevity is great though, I got about 9 hours from it. Crystal Noir can be worn all year long. If sprayed lightly, it would make a wonderful fragrance for summer evenings. It never would have been a love for me, but maybe I could have learned to like it if I was able to wear it. I can see why so many people love Crystal Noir, it really is well made.
I have the newer formulation but I originally bought it because of the coconut note. As noted below, there is no coconut on this new version. I am a bit bothered by the woodiness on this. I really which it was more toned down but all I mostly smell is wood. Somehow, it manages to get compliments every time I wear it. I guess it works with my chemistry. It lasts a long time and it is a good fragrance but do not buy it thinking you are going to smell coconut like I did. The notes were edited on this site after I bought it! I recommend it only if you love woody perfumes. Without the woodiness this would be a delicious white creamy gardenia.
EDIT: I see they brought the coconut note back on the description! Sadly, I am still looking for my coconut on this one :-(
I would love to see somebody else explain why is the coconut note back on this site??? I feel like I was tricked lol
Try it for yourself and see...on my skin I smell gardenia, with a warm, creamy, musky drydown. I get no fruity notes at all with my chemistry, and over time it just reminds me of St. Tropez tanning products -yuck!
Edit* The review is for the formulation with coconut base.
The opening is sparkling and bright with the spicy-citrusy accord and the right amount of coconut in the background. Reminds me a bit of Si Lolita mixed with lush coconut flesh. Not coconut milk or coconut oil but the flesh itself. If only it stays that way...
The drydown emerges in 15 minutes, which I find too soon, is heavy pure coconut. It may be a little too cloying in hot and humid weather which is where I live. You need to be in the right mood to wear this one otherwise it's very likely that you'd get a headache.
In my opinion CN is more suitable for colder weather. I can imagine how gorgeous the coconut note would be with cashmere scarf and winter jacket. Unfortunately it's melting hot here so I can't enjoy the drydown at its best.
I've figured out how to make the opening I adore last longer by layering Si Lolita with CN. The result is amazing!
I did get the ginger and lime at the opening for some reasons, though. Not sure why.
The lushest- straight forward coconut perfume I've come across so far. That's for sure!
Please separate the two pages of new one and old one...
This is a really heavy perfume. It is way too woody and spicy for my taste and I do not smell any coconut at all! This can only be worn in winter evenings. t is definetely not a daytime scent. Do not blind buy this one because it is a really different and unique scent.
It has been reformulated. The new edt has the exact notes you can find here: fig,black currant.
But for example in Hungary in shops you can find the old version. Both versions are on display.
Not malfuncion.
I tried the new formula at superdrug and it wasn't that different han the one I bought a sample of last year. maybe a tad lighter that's all. I will buy this for autumn as I find it a sexy older woman fragrance, which I would like to be seen as! first Im buying womanity for my birthday next week. having spent the last year and a half buying lots of inexpensive perfumes and dupes Im starting to just get expensive ones I really like and crystal noir is definitely one of them
I love this perfume: sweet fig, vanilla, violets, heliotrope, frangipani, and sandalwood. It has notes I love and it's such a well composed well behaved fragrance that it doesn't scream too floral either. It has the right amount of everything. The result is a sweet soft powder scent. This has an elegance to it, and femininity. I love to wear this out on dates. Drives them crazy.
This is a beautiful fragrance. Classy, elegant. I don't really see the "noir" this is not a dark scent to me at all. It's one of those scents where one particular note doesn't stand out for me but I definitely get that creamy, kinda lipsticky scent on my skin that you only get from high quality classy fragrances. I got a sample of this from a swap and I definitely want to get a full size now.
i was curious with this fragrance because of her dark beauty among reviewers. i wonder the warm sensual coconuty scent of it... so i bought it, blind buy actualy.. and i just realized that they have the reformulation one. i notice that fragrantica was kinda late to update the ingredients. i was worry that i might get the reforms one, and it was the reforms one i got.. kinda disappointed, but actualy the scent is not that bad, though its not original. (i found some similar scents to crystal noir)
for me its a safe scent to wear anytime, it has fruitiness, slightly wooody scent, sweetness in a decent amount, and noticably white flowers. simple scent, not complicated, and has no depth :( beautiful but a bit flat. although, it last 4-6 hours on my skin, and longer on fabrics.. sillage is average, less than arm length.
IMO, its realy a nice pretty fragrance, not that noir, more like a sweet pretty calming crystal for me :)
A review from a guy.
This stuff is intoxicating and my favorite woman's fragrance ever. There, I could stop right now but let me elaborate a little bit.
Crystal noir is above all goddamn sensual, it's smooth, it's intimate and it feels like a modern perfume while avoiding all the heavy stuff that instantly makes a girl 20 years older scent-wise. That creamy but upscale coconut vibe on top of the sandalwood is to die for.
My first experience with this fragrance was when taking a flight from Delhi to Coimbatore and this exotic beautiful flight attendant was running up and down the plane to assist people with their peanuts (hehe). I was reading a book during the flight but every time she passed by I was like ... daaaaammmn, this smells so good. Normally I don't do chitchat with flight attendants as I find that really cheesy but my curiosity was killing me. So I went up to air hostess and 5 mins later I got the name of the fragrance and paid her a compliment on having good taste.
I had far worse flight experiences.
Anyway, back in Europe it's needless to say that I went to the first duty free shop and bought a nice bottle (EDP) of Crystal Noir for my girlfriend.Happy to report it's even more beautiful on my girlfriend! I'm not familiar with female fragrances but I've never smelled it before so to my nose it was quite unique. To be honest, I even want to wear this myself, it's that good.
Ladies, get this. Or maybe not because strangers will run you down in the street asking weird questions.
Strangely this fragrance reminds elf Psul Smith Lindon for men. That is not to say this is masculine because it is not at all.
It is a clean'fresh outof the shower' smell that I find cooling on a summers night. With that in in mind it does fit well with ' Christmas and dark nights full of sparkle'
Spray it, let it settle, you will buy it for one of the above..... Mine is the 'fresh out of the shower' reason!
Fresh fresh fresh
Too flat and synthetic, a little like insect repellent :C
Fragrance Review For Crystal Noir Versace
Top Notes Black Currant Fig Violet
Middle Notes Frangipani Jasmine
Base Notes Sandalwood Cashmeran Vanilla Heliotrope
Crystal Noir is a lovely modern Oriental. Oriental ingredients in this scent include jasmine and sandalwood. I was fortunate enough to be able to detect the sandalwood and the jasmine which appear to be at the true heart of this fragrance. Nonetheless it has delightful modern embellishments courtesy of the vanilla which gives it a sweetness and a creaminess as well. It also contains my favorite flower of all time the heliotrope and it's at the base. It gives this fragrance a powder. It can become very powdery like heliotrope and vanilla scented powdery clouds. But this is the last part of the fragrance's performance the dry down. As it begins it's a sweet fig and a grape scented black currant not too juicy and just the right amount of sweetness. It also has a lovely violet. I agree with others that feel that this is a nice evening perfume but it's not going to make a statement. It's sweet and soft. This has a lot of very popular ingredients that a lot of women like myself have enjoyed in other fragrances that have more of a floral fruity scent namely the frangipani and the heliotrope. It's a beautiful little perfume. Easy to wear and very easy for young women to get into. And it is a Versace high end fragrance and feels just as expensive as the Versace couture. And why is that you ask? Nothing is more expensive smelling and expensive to make in fragrance than that sandalwood. It is the sandalwood that brings everything together here. I love it and the heliotrope. Gorgeous and highly recommended. The price is actually quite affordable if you're on a budget but want to own a Versace fragrance and smell like a million bucks.
I have a sample of the modern reformulation and a 5ml decant of the original EDT (could we *please* have separate pages for reformulated perfumes for heaven sake??). The older EDT is certainly nicer but frankly I smell no coconut and there's nothing "noir" about this. It's bright, floral, sweet, with a slightly creamy base. It's pretty yes but that's about it.
This is a great fragrance for after dark, best if you don't usually wear a "Heavy" perfume in my opinion.
I do get glimpses of the coconut every so often, overall though it makes me imagine a tropical island bar at night, with a hint of amber that makes it elegant.
I use quite light smelling perfumes day to day, either floral or candy-like, and Crystal Noir makes the perfect transition to a more sophisticated setting for me. It wears very well on my skin and fades out to a softer tropical woody (not quite sandlewood) with sillage that still radiates to about 4-5ft.
Overall if youre looking for a sweet perfume that's heavier than your day to day without going too far, Crystal Noir is a great choice, and not much is needed so a 90ml bottle is great value for money.
I think, the current one is edt with Head: fig, Violet,Black currant Dry down: cashmere, vanilla, santal.
It was reformulated, but the new edt is super strong at first, then comes the coconut vibe.
I absolutely love it!!!!!!!!
And just got an old edt, which is paler, softer than my new edt test vial :-(
I smell a gardenia floating around in heavily honey-sweetened black tea. When I first smelled it, like 7 years ago, the gardenia in it gave me an instant headache, but now I find it very loveable. I'm trying the edt and I think that the edt or the edp will end up on my shelf any day now. This is the kind of fragrance that is easy to love for me, and it is very sensual too. :)
This fragrance really reminds me of Diesel Zero Plus which i used to own several years ago, unfortunately I suspect that's discontinued as it would definitely be a cheaper alternative. But this is a lovely scent a sweet warm fragrance, ideal for cooler weather, but not over bearing.
In my opinion its only for night, it was my favorite for couple of years.
Beautiful sensual dark fragrance, makes me feel sexy and confident, highly complimented.I prefer the EDT over the EDP as I find it warmer and it lasts longer.
I heard about a reformulation but I have not tried the new version yet so I don't know what to expect.
Sillage and longevity both very good
CRYSTAL NOIR is a cozy, warm scent that is perfect for wearing in chilly weather, especially during the evening. (I have the original EDT and haven't yet tried the reformulated version.) It starts off with a fresh, peppery tang which dries down to coconut notes that are rich, creamy, woody and not too sweet. I don't pick up the floral notes very much. Some fragrances with definite coconut notes remind me too much of food or sun lotion, but this is one that works very well on me. One spray does it and it lasts for many hours.
Surprisingly fresh at first, lovely right after the first blast, but then.. I don't know what happens, but there's a note I really cannot stand. Something that reminds me of bad body odour covered with coconut deodorant. Shame because I was impressed at first.
I think it is good for daytime use, I think "noir" should be more smoky and dark.
I LOVE this for special occasion nights out. It's a mysterious warm figgy scent that made me immediately want to seek out James Bond and be his girl. Its a lusty grown up fragrance. Exotic. Lots of power and class.
I tried an EDT from 2014 and it's a creamy, coconut, white floral and Amber scent with a touch of musk and quite a bit of pepper that remains through out to me. It's somehow both dark and ethereal with a cold note to it that's almost minty. I then tried an EDP from June of 2015. The EDP is everything I described in the EDT, but with a gross dusty, moldy basement note. I do not know what is added to the EDP to make it smell dusty and moldy, but me no likey!
Large size Tester in Store smells different from the actual take home 30ml size new bottle purchased :(
Just purchased Crystal Noir 30ml size from Wizard warehouse pharmacy.
I tried the tester in store, then went shopping for a couple of hours, I then came back to purchase it after deciding I loved the fragrance because it dried down to a beautiful clean smooth fragrance on me, I could particularly detect coconut in it which I really loved, the coconut being one of the main reasons I went back to buy it.
When I got home, opened my new 30ml bottle and sprayed it again on my wrist, it was almost like a completely different fragrance from the larger sized tester bottle in store.
There was absolutely no evidence that I could detect for the beautiful coconut that I so easily and immediately detected in the tester. I kind of like the fragrance but it is definitely not the same as how the tester in store smells.
Perhaps it is possible that the tester is from an older much nicer formulation with coconut in it, and the new 30ml bottle I purchased could be a new formulation of the same fragrance. I am quite disappointed about the absence of the coconut that I clearly detected from the tester in store.
I love this in the EDT concentration cause I find it lasts longer, but I have seen a change in notes on Fragrantica and I do not know wether the reformulation concerns the EDT or EDP could anyone let me know so that when I get a new bottle I'll choose the non-reformulated one
This fragrance is nice, but I didn't like it on me. It was a bit too warm and I do not like vanilla smelling dry downs. I gave it to my friend who absolutely loved it.
To Loveit - I have both the EDT and the EDP and, although probably controversial, I find the EDT to be longer lasting. It's got a bit more vanilla in it too.
Just curious here. Which one lasts longer and has better sillage - edt or edp?
Why does this thing smell like Thierry Mugler Womanity on me? I can't even tell them apart anymore. This has something like a fig leaf very aromatic and woodsy. I love this perfume don't get me wrong. The bottle is so cool but I can't stand that it's reminding me of Womanity which I tried and was grossed out by it. This fragrance becomes much nicer after the Womanity scent disappears It grows on me and turns darkly but still sweetly vanillic and floral. I smell the jasmine and heliotrope. The fruity scent of black currant or grapes is there and I like that. The frangipani is also very nice tropical and sweet. The woods I'm detecting is the heavy dose of sandalwood. This is a very big sandalwood perfume. It becomes darker and more opulent, aromatic like some Arabic perfume. It's elegant and a bit mysterious but because of the vanilla still sweet enough and girly enough for me. I would recommend this for evening wear and to wear out at night for dates/dinners/formal events. Beautiful and classy fragrance which I'm relieved that while it starts off smelling like Womanity it turns into something much more beautiful for me.
It's one of the most beautiful fragrances in the world! I love everything about Crystal Noir. And the drydown is simply beautiful, sexy, cozy, hot, unique.
I had this about 10 years ago and was afraid to try it again, because of the bad reviews about the new formulation. Is it reformulated? Yes it is! (but what fragrance isn't these days?). But it's not a totally different scent, like some people are saying. I can still very much smell that it's Versace Crystal Noir (i bought the reformulated edp version today). It may be a little less bold, less creamy, more woody and less strong, but still very nice. Don't be turned of by bad reviews, just go out and try it!
I love this scent. So sensual and dark. It smells like a sexy version of sunscreen. Someone on Youtube described it as 'vampires on a beach' and she was right! It is a creamy, coconut sunscreen scent with floral and woody notes that make it sexy. Silage is really good on my skin, it lasts forever. On clothes I can still smell it days after. This to me is a sexy and spicy perfume which is suitable for summer. I would wear it in the same occasions where I would wear Black Xs L' Exces or Robert Cavalli Nero Assoltu had it been winter...
I love this perfume! It smells so beautiful and sexy! My husband loves it too! I highly recommend it!
Another obsession. Crystal Noir is creamy, dark, deep and super sweet. It is unique. The coconut is screaming loud in a sophisticated way from the opening to drydown on my skin. However it subtles after hours to very comforting scent. I cant remember how many times i was stopped by a stranger asking me what perfume i wear.
It is smokey bitter and innocently sweet at the same time. Definitely perfect for winter or cold summer. Sometimes i wear it during the day and still smells amazing, but stays less.
If the smell of coconut could be this good, i would bathe in it. Sweet and easy to wear but FAR from boring scent. One of the best. And the pretty bottle...another PLUS.
so... they changed one of the sexiest, most beautiful fragrances ever and turned it into a celebrity perfume?
im quitting you, Versace!
Whoa, just saw the note change and talk of reformulation? :(
Guess I'll have to go test and see if I actually should restock, or if the newest formulation is still enjoyable.
Dear Crystal Noir, what are you, exactly?
You're not the night-only, dark and mysterious "noir" your name infers. There is a slightly dark quality, but the amber and sandalwood give you a lot of powdery lightness. You're not a floral despite your beautiful gardenia note. Your DNA is coconut but you steer clear of typical beachy coconuts.
Are you sharp? Yes. Are you soft? Yes. Are you a powerhouse? Most definitely. You're quite linear - the only change I detect is your drydown gets a bit a bit woody, and a lovely wood it is.
How you manage to do all of this, I don't know but I find you utterly confusing, beautifully blended, and long-lasting and I like you very much.
I'm still so upset about this...The original version was one of my favorite fragrances ever and they go and put amber -the only note that goes sour on me- in the reformulated one.
Why didn't they just make a new damn scent?
This was the one Versace that was truly a masterpiece.
I love how cosy and mysterious it smells,creamy coconut is mostly what I get, one of my favorites ♡
Pictures here are not correct. The description above is the right one...
very warm and sensual. i feel it can be unisex ..
review is for the 2015 formulation:
So fresh, so vivid, the flowers leap out then are pulled down to the ground by the steadying, heavier amber. After the initial warm thrill, the drydown is much tamer. It becomes a gardenia and amber only party, which is too basic.
please note: the written description is still correct.
the note picks are incorrect.
HO NO!!! They reformulated? No more coconut? No Ginger, no cardamone, no pepper? I LOVED the old version!
Might as well change the whole name!
So desappointing :-(
Not sure why it's different, but I have the EDP version, and it is a sultry white flower (gardenia) scent, enriched with amber.
TOP: Cardamon, pepper, Ginger
HEART: Gardenia, Peony, Orange Flower
Drydown: Amber, Sandalwood, Musk
No coconut for this one...
Easily likeable, with a happy blast of black currant in the opening, before settling down to a blissfully tropical scent that stays closer to the skin, but doesn't let go in a hurry! I love the longevity of this one! Not many perfumes last on my dry skin!
I'm wearing Givenchy Dahlia Noir on my other wrist. The two are soooo similar, with Dahlia having more of a pink pepper theme happening...
Crystal Noir wins in the longevity department though.
All I smell it's coconut.
No more coconut, gardenia and black pepper?! May as well rename the bloody fragrance or create a new one altogether. Extremely disappointed in Versace for ruining one of their best fragrances.
Have they reformulated it or is this a note malfunction? Doesn't it have coconut, ginger and pepper? I'm very confused
This perfume has been RECENTLY reformulated, sadly. The notes above are for the new version. I suggest you stock up on the old version, while it's still avaliable online.
@leah lilly .. they changed the notes .. reformulated?
For the older version. For years I was in love with Crystal Noir, it was my sexiest perfume, dark and intense. But lately I've been turning to vintage perfumes, and find this too sweet and syrupy.
Woody? Balsamic? Not at all, it's sooo creamy yummy. From the notes that have listed above, I can only smell vanilla. The rest are coconut and some creamy scent. Nice perfume.
I just received a new bottle and I confirm it has nothing of the deliciousness and delicacy of the original formula. I am dissapointed big time, it was one of my favourite. I am quite sure it lasts for a shorter time now, and i must say i have the eau de parfum version, and the old one was eau de toilette, but much much better, longer lasting.
I just checked several versions of the official Versace site and there seems to be a reformulation sadly ;(. The notes listed here appear to be the new official ones, which makes me cry because this was my favorite perfume. I think some shops may have left over stocks of the previous version before this ,,misunderstanding'' on Versace's part, so better stock up on the old bottles while they're still avaliable.
Was this just reformulated or something? I'm pretty sure it's supposed to have coconut, gardenia, and ginger....
Is this a market experiment, to see if people get any notes just because theye're listed?
I've been wearing this for many years and it's all about gardenia, coconut and ginger. Or at least that's what we've been told... Does it mean we should stop searching for notes? Just tell us! :)
I would LOVE to smell this on a guy. I've never thought that this could ever be unisex perfume but more I think about it, it makes sense. Maybe it is because of the spices that are blended so well.
Both genders should enjoy this masterpiece.
I will have to repurchase big bottle soon.
Fragratica notes malfunction.
Notes are ginger, pepper, coconut cardamom gardineia and resin.
EDP are around but very hard to find.
Ok, can someone explain me what happened here? Is it reformulated or is it fragrantica going Loco?
It's funny how on the Versace official website you can still see the ad with the old notes (gardenia, cardamom and all), but on their online store the notes are different. What the heck, Versace? I have a tester with the old pyramid printed on, and I'm positive that I smell gardenia and pepper.
I just bought a tester Versace Crystal Noir (made in Italy), the notes are written on the backside:
TOP: Cardamon, pepper, Ginger
HEART: Gardenia, Peony, Orange Flower
Drydown: Abmer, Sandalwood, Musk
There was coconut as I know, but it is not mentioned.
Coconut & celery, which sounds weird but smells richly refreshing. Crystal Noir is creamy in the drydown,long lasting and unique - appropriate in hot or cold weather. The gardenia adds a hint of pepper, but doesn't come across as floral on my skin. I wear this to the office when I want to break corporate rules and smell sexy at work.
Ayaska is wright.These notes are wrong-where is black pepper,coconut etc.?
My mother's signature scent!I adore it on her,it is like every single feeling i have for her is in this fragrance,and every time i feel it on someone else it doesn't even get close to how it smells on Mom.On her is amazing,you sense every single note and it stays like 8 h,cause every time she comes from work she smells even better.I did not try it,i don't want to even if i adore it,it would just ruin Mom's pic in my mind,this perfume to me is a sinonime for Her.
Haha... they certainly have changed. I went into a panic thinking they reformulated or something. I think it's a mixup on Frgrantica's part.
The notes were very different a few days ago. There must have been a mixup or something, cause these notes are definitely wrong.
Have the notes on this page gone a bit mental or is it just me?
Be-young-ka: I bought this YESTERDAY based on your review on "what the goblin king would have smelled like", and I wake up this morning and he passed away. Rip David Bowie, and thank you for your description on this scent. Without those magic words, I would have never bought this. Lol! Can't wait to try it for myself.
I had high hopes for thus one but Chrystal Noir just doesn't like me. I get no creaminess, no sensuality, and the coconut is really good at hiding. On me this turns into a very strong "spicy green" perfume. Sillage and longevity is huge, really good! :)
I will give it a new chance next time I come across it, because it sounds so beautiful, sillage is wonderful etc, maybe another time. (Smells gorgeous on the right person!)
Hey, i'm a guy..
need your opinion about this perfume..
do you mind smelling this perfume on a guy??
because i heard a lot of people talking about how it can be used by men as well..
i have smelled it before.. for me, i don't mind it since it is not a very sweet fragrance..
but, i want to know a point of view from the ladies..
Thanks.. appreciate it
So feminine, so delicious! It has something very special about it and it will never miss from my perfume collection. It's very delicate, powdery and really long lasting. Love it!
it makes you want to sneeze when you first spry it. Versace, have nothing remarkable but the yellow diamond.
Pepper, pepper, pepper! Super spicy. I kind of regret getting the large EDP. One tiny spray is more than enough. Luckily this settles into a lovely and dark coconut gardenia. The ginger and sandalwood are also more apparent in the drydown. Sillage and longevity are crazy intense. Could still smell the spot I sprayed to test on the arm the next morning. Definitely best for evenings and colder months. Gorgeous and elegant bottle, looks very sophisticated on my vanity.
Edit: Sprayed inside my elbow to give this another go in much colder temperatures and all day I've been catching a whiff of something delicious and cozy only to remember it's me! This really pairs best with sweater weather.
I agree with the review just below me in the stack- the floral notes are intertwined delicately into this rich, spicy, oriental composition- would definitely work well on a man in touch with sensual pleasures and opulence.
After trying the EDT on my Lover I can now attest that on the right man this is a fantastic scent.
I put a few sprays on him be fore heading out Friday night and he certainly got a good reaction.
I suspected it might be good unisex as it sure is.
Sexy! Powerful! Magical!
..think David Bowie's Labyrinth Character Goblin King Jareth.
This is what he would smell like.
Ladies I urge you if you have a bottle try a spritz on your man.
Gentlemen, try this and you will mesmerize her.
This has been my No.1 fav for quite a few years now. It's elegant, unique and very long lasting and all the notes are just lovely, from the beginning to the very last remaining bits of it!
Dark, sultry, and oozing sheer seduction. This is the scent that got me back into truly loving perfumes. I smelled this for the first time in a Cosmo magazine and got the EDP shortly thereafter while abroad. As soon as i put it on, everyone who so much as stood next to me commented on the delicious scent i had on. In fact, I had to write down the name of it for several family members because they also wanted to get it.
This might just be a contender for my signature favorite. It is very warm, deep, and vaguely spicy, but also with some hints of floral, coconut, and vanilla. I find it to be very inviting and incredibly sexy. I also tend to have a bit of a sensitive nose and cannot handle strong, overpowering scents, much less spicy ones. But this one gets it just right. It also lasts all day on me, with fantastic sillage. It will still be clinging tenaciously to my clothes the next day.
The men in particular seem to love it as i've gotten quite a few compliments from them when i've worn it. Watching them trying to figure out where "that scent" is coming from, never ceases to amuse me, and with its deep, mysterious, yet sexy and subtly sweet qualities, it's no wonder why so many men also seem to like wearing it. In short, I will always have this jewel of a fragrance in my collection. :)
I agree with the "perfume wearing you" comment. It smells like a particular person. I'm just not that person.
On me this is a soft, powdery fragrance which actually reminds me of Adam Levine. I like it & it's not too strong at all
I love this fragrance. its nothing like anything else Im used to. I wear mostly sweet gourmand girly scents but this is dark, sultry, menthol coconut heaven. I bought a sample of it and its addictive. however I thought I had found a dupe (being frugal) by Federico mahora (fm 132 to be exact) its nothing like crystal noir at all so please don't anyone else be fooled by it! I am now intending to extract a full sized bottle of this from one of my family for my birthday! Ive had many a good dupe but for this it has to be the real thing
UPDATE. thanks to the review from be-young-ka I have bought a 5ml decant of edp to tide me over because I wont need much! I cant wait until my birthday
It has a very elegant feminine scent.Its somehow sophisticated. A little dark,sweet,bitter... It is difficult to describe this scent and it makes it fantastic.
I think it is more suitable for ladies above 40 to wear,but it is possible for younger ladies.The reason is,this perfume is both ladylike and naughty
The sillage and longevity is good:)
Finally I got my hands on the EDP in the larger size.
First impression, just like the EDT.
But it does last longer spray for spray, to me its a true perfume in that the EDT is the same just weaker.
Still my favourite seduction scent.
I love coconut and this has to be the most 'grown up' coconut perfume on the market.
A word on the larger bottle, I bought the smaller one because it reminded me of a crystal door knob to a secret room.
With the big version you get an Actual Door Knob!
A bit big for the vanity but hey, If I buy enough bottles perhaps I can do the bathroom out with Versace door knobs! LOL.
Believing throughout life that I am strictly a vanilla-sweet-girly girl fragrance lover, today I am delighted to stand corrected and step up my game! Earlier today, after a few moments of dalliance in the "young" section of the perfume department, an aggressive sales woman waved "come over here, come over here!" Thinking I'd quickly & politely excuse myself back to the new Rhianna and Ari offerings, I allowed her to spritz some Crystal variations on papers for me, gently thanking her & declining each one between coffee bean sniffs. UNTIL....the final offering, Crystal Noir! Fresh, light, delicately spicy..."I like this one! " I said in amazement. She excitedly sprayed my wrist and tried to sell me a huge pricey collection. Panicking, I told her how I am the queen of impulse buying when it comes to fragrance, and would need to finish my shopping and see how Crystal Noir reacted with my skin chemistry.
As I shopped I was dazzled by the beautiful magic wafting by my nose each time my wrist swept past! I practically jogged back to the perfume department . I happily purchased the giant set featuring 2 sizes plus lotion.
If I had read about the notes first, I never in a million years would have been interested in exploring this one. But the overarching blend creates an indescribable soft essence of warm, creamy yet light, intoxicatingly gentle spiciness--almost like a magnificent sophisticated baby powder with perfectly added extra spices. When I actually read the notes in Crystal Noir, I was amused at the composition--so not my preferred notes, or so I thought! I do not delineate coconut nor the gardenia....and I'm not well schooled enough in the other notes to know. I'm learning a lot from the information provided by other reviewers. One mentioned a high end base note in the mix. Whatever the individual notes, the mix is superb! Anything remotely masculine normally would be rejected by me for my own wear...but I believe anyone could wear this and smell heavenly, if it mixes right with their chemistry.
It's been years since I fell in love with a fragrance 100%, no wishing it could be tweaked in some way. I'm thrilled to be back in love with a Great Love! Off to add it to my signature scent spot here on Fragrantica.
Very similar to Smoothing Orchid (body mist) by Benetton!
Creamy coconut surrounded by lots of floral notes. I think the peony is as strong as gardenia, and the cardamom more prominent than ginger. The same amount amber and sandalwood. Weak musk. Don't know about the pepper note; I feel it isn't very important since a lot of the other notes are so much stronger.
The combination of coconut and flowers are very good; with stronger floral scent and other flowers, it could have been ruined or less good.
When sprayed in the air, it's like the description above, but on my skin, the floral notes gets stronger. It's good both ways but I prefer it with a stronger coconut scent.
I agree with the votes: fall and winter, also spring, weather seems to mix better with this fragrance but because it smells so good, it doesn't really matter which time or seasons it is...
The "floral version" of it (when/if the floral notes are stronger than the coconut) it suits summer better than winter.
This scent/fragrance would be perfect for anything... From perfume, to oil, to mist, to shower gel (perfect for shower gel), scented candles, air freshner... Anything. It's surprisingly pleasant and I'm sure anyone who usually enjoys coconut and floral notes will enjoy this.
Really dark and smokey but the gardenias and coconuts.... made EVERYTHING smell elegant than 'naughty and sexy'. Longevity is good too. Lasted MODERATELY STRONG on my arm for more than 6 hours even after taking a bath. It doesn't smell artificial and cheap. For something around 50$ this is really well done. Bad on paper, good on skin.
My review is for the original EDP. I haven't smelled the reformulated version and just FYI fig is considered to be a woody note, I like fig, and fig notes usually have a bit of coconut in them somewhere but I'm not sure how it's used here. I've seen a lot of reformulation of fragrances that used to have cardamom as a main note so I'm not sure if that was an FDA thing or not. Anyway, back to my review of the original :)
I notice the gardenia, coconut and cardamom notes over everything else and they compliment each other extremely well. It's creamy and not too sweet. The pepper and ginger tame the sweetness of the coconut but they aren't dominant to me once the heart opens. The amber, orange blossom, musk and peony sort of float around discreetly and the sandalwood grounds it.
Cardamom is a very distinctive (and pricey) refining note and it's interesting reading reviews from people trying to describe it when they don't know what it smells like.
Bottom line to me? Crystal Noir = gorgeous. The most balanced and refined gardenia solifore I've ever smelled (gardenia without the use of jasmine or tuberose, just orange blossom to brighten the floral. Gardenia is notoriously hard to capture in perfumes which is why the extra effort was put in to capture its fragrance for Dark Crystal and another reason to appreciate it).
Longevity: On me, all day. Wrists included, wrists are usually the first place to wear off for me, especially since I'm in HR. So I'm happy with the longevity. Silage? I believe I'm giving off perfume wafts when I walk by as I'm getting flirted with more often. This is a sexy fragrance.
My only complaint is the lid. I always get the big bottles and it's just too big. Unlike Oriens they didn't really do much with it to make it look elegant and expensive like a rare jewel or something. It's just...well, just THERE.
I have loved this perfume since I received it in swap from Sumotigercat. I have bought a back up too. Swapped one when I bought a bigger bottle. Surprise, when the bigger bottle arrives today, it smells NOTHING like what it did. Terrible terrible terrible reformulation. More ginger (synthetic smelling cause I love ginger otherwise), remotely no coconut and faint gardenia. Low silage and 2 hours longevity when I got 5-6 hours earlier. I will see if I can send this bottle back. I should have stocked up on this perfume!!!
I loved this one on paper, but when I first sprayed it on me, it smelled so bad that I was embarrassed to be at the mall wearing it. Luckily, that first minute or so was the only bad part of the fragrance. I felt sexy, bold, and warm. However, when I got home, my animals all cringed away from me, and my husband started sneezing. Plus, I kind of started to feel like the perfume was wearing me and not the other way around. If I had a friend who had a bottle of Crystal Noir, and we were going out dancing or something, I'd ask for a spritz, but I won't be buying this. I would definitely say this is a "nighttime" perfume.
I'm not sure if this is just me or not, but this perfume is very, very subtle. Not in any way overpowering, and doesn't lend me a headache like some strong perfumes tend to. I do think it is quite a lovely, feminine scent and is perfect for the night-time. "Mysterious and sensual" describes it perfectly. Trying not to be too vulgar here, but I imagine if you were wearing this perfume whilst making love to your partner, your partner would smell a sense of wonder and attachment that this beautiful fragrance emits when they're near your skin, and it's very addicting and alluring. I'm not too sure the longevity is that great, is it just me or do you have to douse yourself multiple times to keep the scent? Nonetheless, I do like this perfume. I would use it sparingly, as I mightn't replace it when the bottle is finished yet it's still nice enough to not want to use it all up too fast. 6.5/10
I fall for any girl wearing this..!!
Surprisingly fresh and clean. I don't really smell coconuts a lot, but I get a lot of ginger. The opening is very spicy, but it dries down to more of a creamy flower with ginger and pepper. I had expected more coconuts, so i'm a little dissapointed in that aspect, but the scent is beautiful and very enjoyable.
This is such a cool fragrance. I have it and don't use it very often because I'm not a fan of coconut scents except when I'm at the beach in the summer. What makes it so cool is how it transforms from "masculine" to "feminine".
The scent starts out with spices; ginger, pepper - very fresh. Makes you feel like you have just taken a shower and the air is still humid.
Then suddenly all the white flowers begin to appear and they are wonderful. Coconut is ok there in the mix. I can live with it, but it's the reason I don't use this as much as I would otherwise.
The base is almond sweet to me. Very pretty! Love it.
Sillage is very good from the beginning to the end. It never fills the room but it most certainly catches the nose of the person that stands next to you.
I would recommend it for morning wear anytime of year and also for night time, but personally I layer it with something even more ambery warm and/or white floral if I wear it at night.
I got it from a swap for a perfume I didn't care for that much. But I don't think I would by this for myself again but definitely as a present for someone!
This is one of the most beautiful fragrances I have ever had. My mom felt in love with crystal noir about 5 years ago, I also liked it but i was rather looking for fruity fragrances and this one was too mature for me. Now I find it very elegant both for day and night, I absolutely love the spicy accords mixed with the sweetness of coconut on my skin, also the longevity is really impressing , I can still smell them on my hair and clothes the next day - and I'm reviewing EDT. My number one :)
A classic fragrance for a night out. Powdery, feminine, with floral and spice notes and somehow dark -in a good way- it's an easy-to-wear frag for those who are afraid of the 'heavier' ones.
So I was at Target at the beginning of summer and this woman smelled so good when she passed me that I wheeled my cart around and followed her for a few aisles until she hung up her phone and addressed the creepy stalker who was sniffing her scent trail. She told me that it was the "Versace Black Crystal or something" and that every single time she wears it, someone compliments how good she smells. Well, I immediately bought it. When it arrived, I tried it on and immediately thought, "Blech! Too sweet!" And into my Dump Bin it went.
Four days ago, I happened upon it and gave it a spray. What a difference a few months makes... especially now that the temperatures have dropped a little and the humidity isn't so thick... it's creamy and luscious, warm, just slightly spicy... I promptly moved it to my "Preferred Fragrances" tray on my dresser and have worn it eagerly ever since. Definite proof that you shouldn't dismiss a scent until you've tried it under a variety of conditions!
It's been a very long time since I have fallen in love with something at first sniff but this I most definitely fell for.
It's opening is incredibly fresh - so fresh I consider it suitible for daywear - a delicious fall fragrance. I am immediately hit by bright and full gardenia grounded by a strong peppery scent (that'll be the pepper), I love this combination - it makes the floral smell so much more interesting and gives it depth, while still being fresh. There is a little twinge of coconot to bind the flowers and pepper to gether, giving a hint of sweetness, but not too much.
I think it is one of the best "unisex" fragrances I have ever smelled - a perfect mix of fresh ans spicy.
The heart notes I smell are coconut and a very strong peony, at this point it becomes a lot more sweet and floral.
The dry down - or the base notes (idk im new ^^)- about 6 hours later are much more masculine/suitible for evening wear. It becomes a skin scent of amber and sandlewood tied togther by s subtle but present musk. I believe someone else mentioned finding this phase very masculine - but not unpleasant. I would agree - i WISH my bf would smell like this! I wouldn't be able to leave him alone! But he doesnt like perfume - and I love the smell so much I can't leave myself alone !(ooh - err! - no not like that :P)
Honestly in this phase - like all the phases, if I could stick my whole forearm and wrist up my nostril I totally would!
And this is where it gets a little disappointing - while longevity on this baby is excellent 7 hours + the sillage is not great (I'd say it has a maximum of a medium to soft sillage) and I NEED to smell this all day long!
To this end I bought the 90mls EDT so I can spray with impunity - it cost me a measely £45 so worth it I feel.
I see the perfume is still available on their site and although I havent smelled it I will probably - lets face it - definitely buy it also, on the off chance it will be discontinued. However the EDT is still very special.
All in all this is a big fat yes from me - fresh - floral - spicy and long lasting - something for everyone surely!
Hmm....this perfume is a little confusing? I thought I would absolutely love it from the reviews. When I received it I really liked the way it smelled from the bottle....sweet spicy. I sprayed it on my skin at night and got kind of blah, smells good but blah. The next day I sprayed on another perfume but I kept getting a waft/hint of something else that smelled really, really good....I don't think it was the other scent....but maybe Crystal Noir? I couldn't exactly tell. When I smell this from the bottle and when I get wafts of this hours after applying (I think) it is so beautiful! My husband even sprayed this on and it smelled appropriate on him! I will have to test this some more to get a good idea.....
I quite like it, but it's very different from what I expected based on the notes. It certainly smells very coconutty, fresh, and, to me, almost minty (possibly the pepper/cardamom + ginger combo). Unfortunately, I don't get any gardenia, just a vague floral hint. For warm summer nights.
Edit: I just realized that many reviewers mention chocolate mint. That's exactly what it reminds me of!
I really like this one. I don't smell anything even remotely cocont in it-- I get a warm, spicy, woody musk with some florals that waft in and out. Nothing tropical in the least for me, it seems.
Crystal Noir is a strong scent, and very enjoyable; it feels sexy and slightly naughty. I've been wearing it since early this year, and can see myself buying a new bottle when this one is finished.
Is there a difference in the smell,projection and longevity betweent the EdP and EdT ?
I blindly bought this. (EDT, as I was recommended to buy that rather than the EDP!) I was so sure I would like it that I went ahead and ordered the 90 ml one (much because the price difference in terms of size was rather minimal where I bought it from here in Sweden)... I read that it was going to be coconutty. My first impression was "Did I get a fake one? This smells nothing like I thought it would." - but after a minute or two it transformed. I got the fresh kind of floral scent first. I was thinking maybe I wouldn't get the coconut. But you can't escape the coconut! To me, those two switch places with each other intermittently; sometimes it smells like gardenia, then I'm sure it's actually coconut. It's hard to pinpoint what I'm actually smelling sometimes and it's quite a nice experience. However, I don't understand the noir about it. I don't feel like it's a super sexy scent at all. It's piña colada at a beach at night. Piña colada is my favorite drink and I like coconut, so this perfume is a winner for me. I'm not sure that I love it, but there's a chance I will as I keep testing it out. The smell makes me happy and I definitely don't regret buying it. However, I do have a hard time picturing myself wearing it on a daily basis - yet I don't particularly see it being strictly meant for night time either. I'll figure it out, just gotta give it time! :) Oh yeah. Sillage is great! Just the way I want it. People passing you on the street will definitely notice it. The longevity for me is long. Amazing.
A blind buy... I fell for the beautiful bottle and had to have it in my collection! Now to the scent... first I hated it, then I liked it, then I hated it... now I love it! What is it with this perfume lol!!
I was put off initially because all I could smell was overwhelming pepper with just a hint of coconut, it just seemed far too overpowering. It was a hot day when I first tried it, and I think that was my mistake...
This is a real winter warmer, and I noticed when I tried it again on a cold wet day, the coconut seemed to come alive, and I could smell some of the other notes, which I couldn't the first time- the gardenia came through beautifully. The pepper was definitely not so in your face!
Edit; My goodness, this has really grown on me, and i'm so glad I didn't give it away, which I was close to doing! I shall be saving this for winter, and can't wait to spray it on a freezing cold day when I need to feel warm and cozy!
I'm not sure about sillage as I have only sprayed a tiny amount a few times to test, but longevity is excellent, could still smell a slight hint the next morning!
I was looking for something really good and different, when I ran into this perfume completely unexpectedly. I knew from personal experience, as well as my friend's usage of Versace that their line promotes lighter,fresher, more "summer breeze elegance" kind of scents,so I was a bit sceptical. However, the bottle was dark and attractive,so I gave it a try, and it developed nicely on my skin. I wondered what exactly was I getting that smelled almost like chocolate, and when I found out it was the coconut, I was very surprised, because I really don't like it, yet in this case, it gave the scent its roundness, coziness and warmth. Crystal Noir is not sweet, but welcoming and deep; it is very soft in its spiciness and it's elegant and powerful in a creamy chocolate way.
A friend of mine owns this perfume...yesterday i met him n he was wearing this perfume n man this smells amazing...it has a very strong projection n sillage....one of verasce's best.....
I like it. Its fruit, a little musky. I just think its got a tad too much pepper. Sometimes all I get is peppered gummy bears.
Amazing fragrance! I had smelled it a few times in the bottle, and thought it might be too loud or headache-y but I am so glad I sprayed a bit on. It reminds me of a few of my favorite fragrances like Givenchy Very Irresistible and Jo Malone Dark Amber and Ginger Lily. It's very warm, I get periodic whiffs of it on myself but it's not cloying. It also wears really close to the skin! It's very nice on me, and I find myself drawn to all of its notes in similar fragrances. I would wear this one every day of fall, winter and nights, and I might even go against the grain and wear it during daytime, too!! That's how much I love it!
I bought this for the bottle, reminds me of a crystal door knob to a secret room.
I do like the scent, I'm getting a lot of coconut and some eastern spice and .... pencil shavings? its a nice smell though. I think this is one I'm really going to enjoy.
update. I absolutely love this. My favourite sexy scent. its all class.
Can't wait to get the EDP
Scent 9.5/10
bottle 10/10
ku punya yang ini, aromanya terlalu kuat campur bau kelapa, gak cocok sama aku, mau muntah kepala pusing. akhirnya ku jual lagi ke orang lain......
The dry down of Crystal Noir is beautiful - sophisticated yet youthful. I get little warm, spicy bites mixed with coconut. It's comforting. However, getting to that point takes patience.
When I first apply, the scent is strong and dominating. It's cloying and synthetic-like, and almost smells like bug spray. I ride it out for about 30 minutes, and then comes the beautiful part. Every 20 seconds or so, I get little meek, spicy coconut noir kisses. I'm totally hooked.
I don't know if I'd purchase, but I am enjoying the sample. It's a unique scent.
I feel protected when using this scent. It is warm, sweet and so long lasting, my perfect fragrance in the cold weather
As a warning, I have the perfume chemistry from hell. In general, the most popular fragrances on the market smell horrific on me. The opposite is uncertain yet. So, don't get offended when I say this smells like glorified Sunny D friit punch. No matter when, where, why I tried it, it smells the same. Synthetic, Sunny D fruit punch. I can't stand it on me. Smells great on paper.
I wanted to like this one. But to me, it smells synthetic and just... off. Maybe it's the coconut, but given my impression of it I was surprised to see it had so many good reviews. Maybe someday I'll give this another try, but I doubt it'll change much.
I must give you the background of how I came across this gem. I went into Ulta to sample JPG Classique (the original one) after the rave reviews about it on here. I had to pass by Versace Crystal Noir to get to the JPG fragrance section and she beckoned me to snag a spray, and who can say no to that gorgeous bottle. I didn't think much of it and went to spray JPG on my other scent free arm. Fast forward 30 minutes. I am getting out of the car, the wind is blowing and wafts up the most delicious offering of the afternoon. I immediately think it is JPG, you ladies who reviewed it can make the fragrance sound mighty enticing, but no, to my surprise it is Versace Crystal Noir! I fell in love and promptly scoured Ebay for a bottle! Now, as I am sitting here against a rainy backdrop, I am swept away by this fragrance. This is creamy, luxurious goodness. Everything blended together masterfully. Each note complimenting the next. I adore this! Although most say it is a cold weather fragrance, I find that it works well in all seasons. It is sexy, but isn't that why we women wear fragrance in the first place? This was the first fragance I wore when I was dating the man that I am now engaged to. He loved it as much I did and still does. He always leans in for neck nuzzles when I wear this one. So, ladies if you are wanting neck nuzzles and compliments this is the fragrance to wear!
I simply love this scent! It has been a while ago that I was blown away by a specific scent. The spicyness combined with the conconutty smell and creamy flowers makes this a gorgeous fragrance. However, the more I use it, the less I smell it? I spray it on, and after one hour the scent is almost gone. Might be because I'm getting too used to the smell. Anyways, the perfume is still very unique and one of my faves.
On my skin this starts out like sweaty unclean skin . . . not foul just not fresh. I think it's the "fresh spicy" combo that never works for me. I assume it's cardamom, ginger and orange blossom Eventually it settles down a bit and I get some citrus, coconut and gardenia but that sweaty skin hangs in the balance. Soon enough the wood peaks through and the orange blossom sort of takes center stage but again that sweaty skin just won't completely go away. On the right skin this is quite lovely but on me the the warm spicy and fresh spicy don't get along and the sweet tropical florals are not enough to settle the score. So sad.
I finally bought a 30 ml EDT of this: I had a vial and I did like it very much, unfortunately, now, I really can not stand the coconut note, it's simply too much for me.
I hardly detect the other notes that I liked so much. Too bad.
It started with the sample EDP... I wore it for an evening out with my man... At first I wasn't sure if I liked it. There was a very masculine spiciness about it, not unpleasant, but not my thing. I chose it because of reviews here and on Basenotes and as it being classified as an oriental floral which is what I'm usually drawn to. As time went on, the spices died down (but did not disappear) and the softness of the florals emerged fused with the creamy coconut, amber and musk, however blended so perfectly that one note could not be detected but rather a symphony of notes blending to create a most beautiful veil of femininity around me. Today I put it on again, and have decided that this is one of my favorite scents in my wardrobe. It doesn't have the longevity it should for an EDP, but it has staying power and becomes a close to the skin scent (which I kind of prefer). My skin absorbs scents, so I am used to having to refresh my scent during the day... but with a scent this lovely it's worth it!
I bought guided by the positive reviews I read on this site. I love the aroma. But in my skin barely lasts two hours . No wake or longevity, is a shame because the scent is beautiful. During the day I applied it 3 times, and the result was always the same. I am disappointed ...
I received this as a get well present while in the hospital. I had wanted it for so long even though I'd never tried it because the notes seemed absolutely perfect for my tests. Maybe it was the scenario in which I received it, but it didn't sit well with me. It is very strong, totally evening and while it is pretty, I didn't love it the way I thought I would. It didn't have the richness I would expect from a high quality perfume. I wouldn't say it smelled cheap, but it lacked depth in my experience. I will try it again, to be fair, under better circumstances and hope for the best. Otherwise, it may end up in my swap list!
I know it's summer and I know this one is more of an evening fragrance, but I can't stop wearing it, I looove it!
It's very coconuty, creamy and warm and I noticed that even those around me who wouldn't usually like this kind of fragrance say it's very pleasant.
It also lasts pretty well, I have the EDT and I can smell it almost all day long.
Totally won my heart!
This was a total blind swap for me. I love it. Spiced and strong yet light. Although it doesn't smell like Poison, it does remind me of it.
Crystal Noir is a beautifully blended soft oriental fragrance. I have both a mini edt and a 50ml edp. The mini was part of a set and CN turned out to be my favourite of the lot. I'm not able to say that it's unique but I haven't tried another perfume quite like this one. The silken gardenia is mellow rather than heady, evident as a top and middle note but in no way overpowering as typical of white florals. The ginger is subtle, blending seamlessly with toasted coconut, sandalwood and amber. It is smooth and lush but not sweet. My first thoughts were of a musky, spicy rum cocktail.
The coconut is not as evident in the edp, not that it's particularly pronounced in the edt. Both start strong, then soften after the first hour and are long lasting but the edp can linger well into the following day. I find the cap of the mini quite charming but that doesn't translate to the larger size which is awkward and top heavy. I've been inclined to pick it up by the cap and on a couple of occasions the bottle itself has dropped to my dressing table. Got to be more careful or I'll end up breaking something!
Luxurious, rich, elegant, I agree. Tropical? hmmm… there is an association between coconut and spices with tropical places but I identify the fragrance as more classy and exotic than tropical.
I have worn this to work. It consoles and warms me on miserable wet cold grey days. One spray is enough for the office, I just have to be careful not to be over enthusiastic when putting it on. A couple of extra sprays and it becomes sultry and seductive and ready for night.
This smells like coconut and lime, I don't see lime in the notes but I think I smell some. I love it! Definitely a good fragrance for all seasons, it is cozy for fall and winter and coconutty and refreshing for spring and summer. It is also one of the few gardenia fragrances that I can wear without getting sick.
Bought a sample based on the notes and what I'm learning that I like for me. This is a gorgeous scent. The coconut does not stand out on me as noted by many in their reviews... for me all of the notes blend rather beautifully into an exotic cocktail of sexual mystery. Versace has created poetry with this scent and I must have this in my wardrobe! This is a keeper!!
I love it soooooo much and so does my husband..when I spray this lovely gem he keep telling me I smell very nice..I can't get tiered of smelling it on myself,I always get bored very easily by perfumes but this one NO..it's just PERFECT
Since I am a big fan of gardenia, coconut, jasmine, peony and musk. Yes this is perfect for me! I really love this smell. It is strong perfume but not boring. When I spray this perfume, everybody surrounds me wants to hug me lovely. I love this. It gives me a good confident which is positive in your mind and soul to start a day. The longevity stands all night long on me. It emits a positive aura on me! Me love Versace Crystal Noir. <3 <3
I really don't know how to describe Crystal Noir to do it justice. I think it's one of those perfumes that you just have to smell for yourself. I can definitely smell the coconut, which I love. But it is not a summery type of coconut smell. Crystal Noir is warm, mysterious and sexy, without being super heavy. Just a gorgeous mixture of spices and florals that I can't identify. I think I will always have a bottle of this in my collection for the colder months.
It is perfect.
I purchased a small bottle of this last year (EDP) and enjoyed it best on breezy summer nights. On my skin, I get alot of spices and also coconut, gardenia and amber with a classy orange blossom tying the notes together to give the scent a rich, 'perfume-y' aura. Coconut here is quite prominent but not the cheap smelling 'yoohoo! I'm coconut! Look at me!' kind, more like an additive to impart a sensuous creamy texture and a tropical vibe to a scent that would otherwise feel too dark and ominous, it also blends seamlessly with the gardenia note, so it never feels awkward or stick out like a sore thumb. I wore it twice in winter but I felt weird wearing it in the cold because it feels so tropical, so out-of-place, just odd...it also feels less creamy and sharper than usual worn in the cold. It lasts all day and I have smelled it on a few ladies prior to my purchasing it, so the sillage is huge. I must say I LOVE smelling this fragrance on others, that's why I bought it in the first place, very unique, provocative and vamp-ish, but in a way that's classy and womanly. Any female wearing this immediately seem to morph into a more sensuous, sophisticated version of herself. Yes, it's definitely very womanly and grown-up, very self-assured...woman-in-charge sort of scent, not one of those college girl dark-ish clubbing scents like Euphoria and the like...it's in the same league as Hypnotic Poison or Ange Ou Demon personality-wise, sexy witches of the same coven. But on myself, well, I still have my bottle and I wear it rarely...I am not a vamp though once in a blue moon I'd like to pretend that I am. I need to be in the right mood for it or I find myself getting nauseated from the orange blossom + coconut + spice combo...I do adore the spiciness and the warm sensuous amber note here, I just wish there was just a touch of rose or orchid to balance the orange blossom. I have never tried the EDT so I can't comment on that one.
Edit: I see that orange blossom got rated low above, well maybe in the EDT, but I get alot of orange blossom in the EDP almost like the kind in Narciso Rodriguez (EDT black bottle), they could actually be cousins, I'm not saying that they smell alike, but CN EdP has that same sexy deep-musky-orange blossom vibe, just ofcourse, more creamy-sweet and dirty/spicy with alot less musk. If you enjoy Narciso Rodriguez EDT and you love spices and coconut and smelling like a vamp, Crystal Noir EDP could be the one you seek.
I can recognise this perfume anywhere and even it's not as popular as it used to be some time ago one may still smell it occasionally in public. I absolutely can't stand it - personally find smelling very cheap, at the same time too sweet and too pretentious, it makes me nausious and on warmer days causes me terrible headaches.
i think this suits cooler weather in order for this frangrance (mine is EDT) to unfold. In hot humid weather, i only smell spicy spciy note until the very end. But in cooler weather, the spicy note is really subtle and subsides really quickly for the fruity and floral notes to show. There is a hint of coconut too. But in any event, this is not heavy at all compares to say For Her or Addict. I think it can be used day and night.
and i love the bottle too!
توي ايران خيلي طرف دار داره ولي به نظر من اصلا عطر خوبي نيست .
This scent is powerful, mysterious, sensual, and has a certain darkness to it that makes it very alluring. My signature for the fall and winter.
crystal noir is a good attempt at taking coconut to a darker side, instead of the usual summery tropical thing.
Crystal noir is very creamy with the pronounced gardenia, has a light white incense feel to it, fresh spiciness from the black pepper and the coconut adds that "je ne sais quoi:)
Crystal noir's aura is elegant, slightly gourmand, dressed for the night yet good for summer and warmer weather. Sensual.
EDIT: the sillage of Crystal Noir at least past the opening annoys the hell out of me. A musky stuffy old lady note (i rarely use the word but here sounds appropriate) joins the coconut and gardenia and gets nauseating. Plus it's sillage is tacky.
scent: 8/10 (drydown 6/10)
longevity: 7/10
sillage: 6/10
The coconut slightly separates it from the rest of the sweet, warm white florals out there but the overall feeling it delivers is well familiar. At the start it gives a nice juicy, tropical hint but as it develops, it only turns it sweeter and sweeter to the point where I need to go and wash it off. At some point it starts to smell like urine and car freshener.
It's too common, too sweet and even cheap smelling.
Spicy, ambery creamy sexiness, what a gem!! I really can't add much more, there are plenty of reviews already. I'm so glad I gave it another chance.
I have the feeling that Crystal Noir is very chemistry dependent. And unfortunately, because my skin amplifies all the wrong notes, this perfume has a very strange clean feel to it. I would definitely not recommend this one as a blind buy :)
On my skin, this is a ginger bomb. There is just so much persistent ginger, that lasts for quite a few hours, with the pepper and cardamon mingling in the background. I do get small whiffs of a coconut-gardenia combination into the dry-down, and the perfume does become a little bit sweeter, softer and smoother. I would imagine that for people whose chemistry amplifies the gardenia and coconut, when combined with the supporting notes of ginger and the spices, that the perfume would be wonderfully intoxicating and sexy. I'm just not those people haha :)
Exceptional lasting power at 10 hours; sillage is soft to moderate.
I love coconut scents for summertime and decided to try this one after hearing raves about it. I ordered a bottle of the EDP and the more I wear it, the more I love it. In the beginning the ginger and pepper are most prominent but after an hour or so the milky coconut takes center stage...mmmmmm. This blends with my skin very well and becomes the most sensual my-skin-but-better scent for the sillage is on the soft side. So beautiful!
My favorite of all the Crystals. But there's something in it that keeps me from wanting to wear it everyday. I think it gets a little too sweet on me. The gardenia/coconut scent doesn't disappear on me.
I found this scent in a magazine, along with Versace Bright Crystal, and chose this one over the two. I have to say that I am incredibly pleased with this purchase, it ended up working super well with my chemistry. The sillage is amazing. I could understand why this scent doesn't work for everyone, but I have to say that I'm very glad that it worked out for me. It's very sophisticated, without seeming too aged. I'd like to think I actually found my signature scent with this one, but I'd also like to try out Versace Bright Crystal and a few others before ultimately deciding. In any case, I'm super happy to add this EDT to my collection, it's the only one I find myself incredibly excited to put on as of right now.
I had a triple box of versace crystals x15mls crystal noir being one of my favourites. I save this for special evenings out or when i want to be nice to myself. I love that it reminds me of beaches, yes coconutty. I just love it!
Now i have the 50 ml i find 1-2 sprays to the neck 1 at the wrists ample. Sileage is good, Longevity i can smell it on my wrists at the end of the day.... The dabber is in my drawer at work for top ups or rush days when i fatally leave perfume naked! But mini dabber bottle to your decollate is really hard to apply or you get bosoms full of perfume!
The BIG 50 ML BOTTLE is in the building!!
This is so coconut. I can smell its coconut with spoces and flowers. I love it! Best perfume ever
VCN .. This is my only love and nobody will ever be as good as him ! The crazy part is that it's not that long lasting , not a great silage , not overpowering , suffocating , extreme like others , this one is gentle , special , different , I could chose this over any other perfume only because it's very very unique , this smell is luxury , definitely luxury , this is what I feel about it , elegant , rare , special , one in a million , I'm getting compliments over compliments when wearing it , everyone is asking me what am I doing to smell so good , girls can't stop smelling around me :))) , it's a very special one !
I had a strap but it was a huge overpowering bomb. Like coco, milk, a lot of pepper, gardenia...
This has got to be it, I love it! Crystal Noir is something different than the other Versace fragrances, who are mostly very 'hesperidée', which I can't really click with. CN is a whole other world of fine scent in Versace's line.
The resemblance with Nikita (my signature) is stunning. The very same vibe and blend. The main difference with Nikita, is that Crystal Noir is more the sophisticated, softer and light version of Nikita. Where Nikita can be a bit of a blast to some, Crystal Noir is more wearable. I too own Adam Levine for women, and also there is a resemblance, but a little less then Nikita.
The funny thing is, every time I wear Crystal Noir, she transforms different every time, a nice surprise everytime! The one day the coconut is on top, the other day the gardenia leads the blend. In this way, I never get tired of her! The pepper, sandalwood and cardamom gives the whole a more darker and seducing image, which is lovely, and not heavy at all. I can't pick out the other notes as clearly, but the whole is amazingly feminine and has a very, very high sex appeal!
Will definitely buy again! She wears up to 6 hours on my skin and the sillage is just outside of armlength. Because she is so soft and elegant, she never gets aggressive in any way.
I second mellymel10 , it is very peppery and gingery on me too . I had high hope for a coconut scent so a bit disappointed . It seems that Versace Fragrances and my skin just don't agree !
Love it one of my favorite perfume dark and seductive I receive a lot of compliment s when I wear it
You know, I never thought looking at the bottle I would ever be persuaded to try this little bottle of perfume from the looks of the bottle. How ridiculous does that sound? Seriously, the bottle looks silly and a bit masculine, which is funny because I never think about the bottle. Back to the point, this perfume is among one of my favorites, it is for me somehow coconutty and yet soapy which I love in a perfume like you just took a shower with coconut scented wash. I love it! I get compliments all day long and my bottle is an EDT which is pretty impressive at least for me. I say if you are wondering if you should get this one, get it, it smells great and is not cloying at all :)
:( no sexy dramatic blend for me. not one hint of coconut but a whole lot of ginger and pepper bouncing around underneath a suffocating blanket of flowers that are all talking loudly about absolutely nothing. and someone madly shaking cardemon in my eyes and drenching it with violets. im so jealous of what everybody else is getting. i go back to it every now and then but no.. as soon as i open it, something in there hates my guts. i think this perfume gossips behind my back.
I love the outsized chubby brown diamond, a whimsical note of excess!
The fragrance is beyond elegant, rich, lustrous. The coconut endures throughout with a refined, soft gardenia. Simple, lush, long-lasting perfection.
LOVE this. Sexy, sophisticated, mysterious. Good for day and night. Any season. Creamy coconut and gardenia blend into a gorgeous, confidence boosting elixir...and my boyfriend loves it.
I must have it.
maybe versace is not my style but ive been really into coconut lately and summer is getting closer so yesterday..I BOUGHT IT! its delicious, elegant, superb, sexy..absolutely love the gardenia/coconut combo and its so longlasting! LOVE LOVE LOVE
This stuff really smells good on me. I will be getting my horde on. I need another big bottle!
Smells good on paper and in the air, but this stuff melds with my skin and creates something magical I get a little warm coconut creaminess but I most definitely do NOT get the suntan lotion smell that many talk about. It's more of a natural coconut milk feel. Deep and dark, smells of exotic florals, coconut milk, creamy slightly musky, slightly powdery hubba hubba.
It lasts hours on me which is a plus because my skin seems to eat up perfumes. I will probably wear this fragrance more in the winter and evenings.
This lid has got to go. It's goofy and bulky. I also own the Versace Crystal Bright and Bright Absolu and those massive lids take up so much vanity space. Versace Crystal Noir would be much more suited in a long, slick dark purple bottle instead of crowned with a cheesy plastic fake jewel.
I absolutely LOVE this perfume, but unfortunately I seem to have a strong allergy of it. Which was really disappoiting to find out, I always get a lot of compliments wearing this and my husband love it as well. After I apply it I find like small spots around the places of application and it all gets itchy and red. Has anyone else experienced something similar with this perfume?
I know its awful , but ive never really entertained the thought of wearing Versace fragrances.
I only tried it because ive been really into coconut lately ....what a superb perfume I have been missing!
From the first sniff I was Wowed...I love how this morphs and changes on the skin.
After about 10 minutes of it settling, the thing that came to mind was a dark hairesd sensual woman, wearing a black figure hugging dress and deep red lipstick. Classy yet alluring.
Smells expensive and excellent quality. This has been blended very well and really does capture what a dark crystal could smell like!
At first I thought this is not deep enough or dark enough to be called noir...but then it hit me -
There is some thing very mysterious and exotic about it- and at the same time its fresh and lifts me and makes me shine
Im not big fan of pepper but here it is done perfectly, its the pepper which lifts the scent yet keeps its exotic trail lingering on.
I will definitely be adding this to my collection and wearing it on nights out!
I have an EDT mini of this. At first the lovely white florals come through and then the coconut falls off the tree and knocks you out! Really it's all about the coconut!! Which isnt a bad thing. The soft amber drydown stops it smelling like a suntan lotion but the coconut is just always there. IN YOUR FACE.
If i were to buy a full size bottle i would definitely go for EDP over EDT. Very nicely done!
I bought a EDP 90ml bottle yesterday, after some consideration and fell in love with it, after going through all the dry-down phases. For some reason, on my skin in smells almost the same as the old, pre-reformulation Samsara, which is my all time favourite, tones and tones of sandal wood with just a touch of coconut. And the staying power is great, as well as the sillage... I think this is the beginning of a long-lasting infatuation...
I am completely obsessed with this fragrance. Every time I wear it I am inundated with compliments. Gardenia and coconut are the most prominent notes, but there's something more... mysterious, sweet, woody, perfect. This scent is very cold to me. I know that's a strange way to describe a fragrance, but it smells cold much like a peppermint does. I have the Eau de Parfum and it lasts forever on the skin and on clothes. I sprayed my pajamas once before bed and it was the first thing I smelled when I woke up. This perfume has quickly become my new favorite. I'm worried that it has been discontinued. Ulta and Sephora have stopped carrying it in stores. I will just die if they stop making this beauty.
Lucious! I started with a sample of this a couple of years ago. I remembered it to be interesting, but for some reason I returned to it and bought the 100ml size! The not of coconut is obvious throughout if you dont mind that. But it doesnt smell like pina colada or suntan lotion. There is a sweetness and a woody facet to the coconut which makes it so intriguing to me. I would wear this year round. Probably better suited for winter, I plan to wear it during summer as well, because of the coconut, just using a little less. TOTALLY a unique fragrance.
I dont know if I like it or not, I get confused with this scent! the cardamom I hate in it. The sillage is heavy and the longevity is more than 10 hour.
I really don't like this perfume at all, its too sweet and cloying, and one of the notes is not to my taste, just wish I could identify it so I could steer clear of it for ever more.
On a plus note, sillage is amazing, a very powerful perfume.
Mysterious, womanly, words aren't even enough to describe this.. Great lasting power. I would recommend it for night only and for special occasions that you want to impress. Unforgettable and charming scent for the sophisticated and confident woman.
-Yesterday I tested it again and I'm really enthusiastic. Unforgettable, daring and warm..I tested on me, but also took a paper with this and left it in the kitchen at night. When I woke up the whole room was filled with CN. Oh what a great scent, what a great quality and lasting power, it will be soon my first Noir.
This seems more tart on some people, sweet on others . I believe it may be due in part to the peony, perhaps the ginger, and cardamom.
Although this never reaches the level of sweetness that would make it divine on my skin, as it remains pungently chenical in aura, it still manages pleasantness. There is a cheerful,'yellow' feel to it that makes me wonder at the bottle, but matches the script on it. I think a Tiny bit of a very tame Giorgio Beverly Hills. Not the actual smell, but the feeling. Perfect for a resort!
The gardenia is almost musky in it's greenness. The orange blossom blends well, and the ginger only makes the gardenia more central. Now if only I could 'get' the coconut, then I think it would be a winner. I hope to smell this on an someone someday who brings out it's full glory. It is Almost enchanting now....
Excellent sillage and longevity.
A very nice floral. Almost soapy but not quite there. Don't be afraid of this one, it is really delicate and purely female. So beautiful. Makes me feel like I should put on a floor length silk dress and kick up my heels while wearing pearls. Super relaxing and all woman. <3
sweet and spicy which is what I like in perfumes. it was a blind buy but it was love from a first sniff ;-) I'm kind of sick of buying new perfumes all the time and I really do consider to have crystal noir as my signature scent :) its sexy and very feminine. LOVE IT !
A really soft fragrance that seems to have remarkable sillage despite the gentleness of it's scent.
A romantic scent that is sensual and clean. It starts with a slightly tropical vibe to my mind, with the spicy cardamon and ginger taking centre stage but it soon drys down to quite a warm floral? coconut that still has a very crisp edge.
It's quite an intriguing scent. Very safe to wear and I would be surprised if anyone found it particularly offensive.
Slightly soapy, especially if inhaled directly from the point of skin contact.
I like it. A tad too white floral for me to love, but definately a very romantic dreamy fragrance that I could recommend for anyone wanting an interesting quality scent that has good sillage but doesn't overwhelm.
I get a mix of pepper and coconut from this. It smells very VERY spicy at the beginning and it may deter some. But I like it. And as it dries down, I get the most well rounded coconut. Not sticky sweet, candied coconut, but warm and enveloping.
I brought this as a blind buy and was extremely pleased with the smell. It's not your typical coconut fragrance I love the twist this perfume has.
The Gardenia is sprinkled with a sugary coconut drizzled with amber.
Will have to buy this again once my bottle finishes. Smells exquisite, Very long lasting and strong. The perfume develops smoothly and is very inviting.
Crystals come to mind when I wear this :)
I like this fragrance, but don't love it. The opening to me smells like pine. It then dries down to a dark rich plum fragrance. Interesting perfume.
After reading the mainly positive reviews and having this on my want list for ages, I bought a 7ml mini bottle from my local drugstore. Don't know if it's off, fake or just me... But it smells just like bug spray on me!... Disappointing. I will leave it and try again. I so wanted to love this.
UPDATE: I thought maybe it was just my skin chemistry but nope. Dipped a cottonbud into this and left on my desk forgetting about it. Hours later I return to find it again, sniff it, and still I get that awful bug spray note. I have no idea what it is. I had a similar experience with Marc Jacobs Dot. I'm thinking perhaps the synthetic coconut note?? Which would be ironic since I love anything coconut scented (the real, creamy coconut) especially in the summer. I'm pleased this smells delicious on others, but clearly one I can't make work on me.
A dark yet soft concoction of clean coconut, creamy gardenia, smooth pepper and velvety sandalwood. IT'S ALSO AN EDT THAT LASTS AGES! Even with the heavy notes its surprisingly soft as it dries down. A great scent when you're in a more odd mood and i find myself using it with my darker outfits. My mom hates this on me but she's more of a rose person. Definitely try the EDT before the EDP.
This is for the EDT. Smokey, creamy, spicy and sweet in a very peculiar way. Not the obvious fruity or candy sweet. The coconut/ gardenia combo smells great. Longevity is also great. I applied it last night and can still smell it this morning, but it's not intrusive at all. I forget I'm wearing it and when I move around I suddenly smell something very good and I remember: It's me!
After reading the positive reviews about Versace Crystal Noir I got very excited cause I was looking for a long lasting fragrance. When I sprayed twice to my wrist in a shop at first I thought that this was a fragnance for men. After 1 hour it started changing and become something different but not in a good sense. After 4 hour it was still there and it was sickening. I had to wash it off and it was the first time that I had to wash off a fragnance. So dissapointing and I dont think this is a feminene fragrance.
This will come off as a negative review, but no disrespect is intended as to the quality of this fragrance. It is obviously well-made. But...
Is it weird that the smell of this one kind of scares me? I don't know what it is... it is absolutely dark, but I almost invariably love darkness in perfumes, so no... not the darkness.
It's not sharp. It's quite round, actually... another quality I love.
God, I wish I could effectively put this into words. To me, it smells like it wants to hurt me. It smells mean, in a quiet, sneaky way. Sinister! That's it.
But... why?
I don't love gardenia or coconut, but I have never felt physically threatened by either of them, until now... ;)
And, I love every single note in the composition besides those two!
Could it be that the combo of coconut and gardenia stirs some subconscious traumatic memory? Was I bullied by someone at the beach? What?
I didn't expect to like this, the very names for me conjures up sweet sparkly girly night out fragrance. How wrong I was, the initial blast of sweet sparkle, best ignored, soon gives way to a sensuous creamy amber that is continuous through the long longevity of this lovely fragrance, tempered by touches of vanilla , cardoman and pepper, warm and rich but never too sweet. A grown up sophisticated scent for the late summer to late winter months.
This is incredibly beautiful and sophisticated, one of my favourites. Its floral with a tiny amount of spice, and the coconut note isnt overly sweet and artificial as you usually find. I get a lot of compliments (men and women) on this, and find the sillage and longevity impressive.
Sheeeew....if you are like me and have aversions to strong white florals in winter....do NOT put this on lol I had made a note to try again in winter after marking it a love in the summer. Boy, I wish I had just tested it on my wrist. The opening with the spices actually made me go WOW! Then about 1 minute later when the florals kicked in 100% I was like no, no, NO! Now after about 20 minutes the florals are settling and I can now smell some coconut. I just hope the stages keep going this fast or I'm going to have to shower lol
Hmmm. I used to like this but I have noticed this on a few people here and there and I have to say it just smells like sweaty body or someone who has stale suntan lotion on a sweaty body mixed with a touch of B.O. I just can't take to it and the advertisement isn't helping as the women in it looks sweaty and several guys all over her hmm not the impression I want I am afraid just a mess really. I have a bottle of edt that I have used on and off. It smelt like it was supposed to and I wore it until nearly finished but I just can't do it any more it just smells wrong. I found it didn't last on me either I had to spray it a few times to be able to notice it maybe the edp is better.
I live in the tropics and coconut is used in a lot of the local cuisine, and as ointments too. So first sniff of this and I'm repulsed and it's not just me, a few friends wanted to smell this and when I hand them over the bottle I always say, 'don't open it, just smell the neck'. Yes it's that potent. And I always get the same response; a frown.
I guess it's a cultural thing. Where I live coconut is fragrant, but as food and not something you'd like to wear on your body. Talk about grandma's poultice.
I like this house's perfumes so I'm trying to get all of them , hence why I got hold of a bottle. Of the three Crystals, the best is Bright Crystal followed by Yellow Diamond and this one is the last.
For someone who doesn't have my bias against the smell of coconut, this frag is heady but not cloying. You'll get a quality accord of coconut and florals. This is definitely a quality frag and will last for hours. Absolutely no need to release an intense or absolu or whatever 'very concentrated' version of Crystal Noir, it already is.
I'm glad this gets a lot of love here.
I love this , but I also love anything coconut....it smells like spicy coconut/gardenia goodness, and weirdly kinda like Dr. Pepper? I like it more for cool/cold weather....
Best blind buy ever, well this and D&G pour femme......
Unfortunately, to me, it just smells like pine trees and some kind of cleaner and bug spray.
This fragrance is beautifully unique.
It stands out from the (sharp floral) fragrance bunch for women with its smokey, softly-floral smell.
I didn't like the coconut note.
I wish there is a fragrance like this with a leather note, & without the coconut!
I sprayed some on my wrist & the leather strap of my watch caught the smell. Now the smell of this fragrance with smell of the leather is unbelievable!
For anyone looking for an unusual fragrance for women. Something out of the norm. Try this one.
I have to say that the more I'm getting into interesting perfume world, the more I'm amazed with all these olfactory pleasures and disappointments. For example, this fragrance used to be the best in my collection (few years ago, when I started this hobby-obsession) and now I find it quite boring and artificial. First, I find this sad because Crystal Noir will go to my "finish this bottle project" and on the other hand, it might mean my nose is evolving and becoming more mature. Once I thought my obsession with perfumes will stop, now I think there are so many perfumes which I haven't smelled yet and the quest is still ongoing. This is a beautuful journey :)
For about a week, I loved this scent. I think I was so desperate to find something that didn't offend me, I tricked myself into thinking I'd found "the one." After a while though it's coconutty warmthin mingled with some sparkling notes, annoyed me a bit. Made me want to get away from it. Returned it.
That said, it was pleasant, creamy, elegant, liked by my husband and lasted until the next morning. I liked the dried-down remnants maybe even better than the beginning.
Overall, a deep, warm scent which has medium sileage, and great lasting power, but is just too "smooth" for me.
Note: as I go through the perfumes I've rejected in the last couple of weeks, I see a trend. All the ones I THOUGHT I liked or loved share the "white floral" characteristic. I have always known I prefer oriental, spicy, gourmand scents, but I get carried away with the initial blast of "fresh" and betray my true longings for down and dirty, spiced, incense or patchouli darkness, or sweet-caramely or chocolate undertones. Flowers are ok in small doses, and I prefer ylang ylang, lotus or tiare flower to jasmine or sandalwood. Gotta have some "oomph" and "grunge" to it ....for me.
I tested this today, on my skin. Unlike most, I get only a faint whiff of coconut. Even after about an hour (and its in the low 80s F here) I get a subdued gardenia and sandalwood scent.
It's quite nice, and the sillage is strong but polite-- at about arm's length I would think. The reason I'm not going to pull the trigger and buy this is because, to me, it smells like a dupe of Bath & Bodyworks discontinued Black Amethyst, not the other way 'round!
I have only the body mist and the lotions in B&BW Black Amethyst, so those of you with the actual cologne may disagree with the comparison.
To me, Black Amethyst is superior, as the vetiver 'grows the scent up' and makes it edgier and less floral-sweet than Crystal Noir to my nose. Sillage is about the same, and while I'm sure that Black Amethyst isn't as long-lasting, when layered with the lotion, I keep catching whiffs of it all day.
For the difference in price, if I crave this scent I'll rebuy Black Amethyst mist and lotion, which for now is still available in B&BW's online store.
I loved this scent at first sniff. I smelled a sample strip in a magazine and adored Versace's take on the coconut part of the smell. It's not a fakey, candy coconut but a deep, sultry, rich and luxurious cocunut smell. I bought a bottle and sprayed Crystal Noir on my skin and loved it for the first few minutes when all the scents - fruitiness, coconut, musk, and spices - intermingle. After an hour or two, though, I was horrified to find that it loses all that beautiful coconut wonderfulness and dries down to PEPPER, PEPPER, AND MORE PEPPER with a hint of musk to the point where I have sneezing fits if I sniff the wrist I sprayed. Not pleasant at all.
Maybe I need to give the bottle a good shake before using it next time, maybe the scent doesn't fit with my body chemistry, or maybe I got a bad batch, but I was really sad that all the best parts of this perfume fade after 60 minutes and leave me smelling like I rolled in a pile of pepper then hugged an unbathed hippie. :(
Lovely winter-time fragrance! Forms a cloud around you. I keep sniffing myself when I wear this.
On me, it smells like coconut, spearmint, and latex gloves. A tropical dentist's office is not exactly the vibe I'm going for. Pass.
Right now I'm getting a weird mixture of sweet and herbal that to me smells like a dish that's meant to be subtly sweet that's been way over sweetened and then over seasoned in other ways to compensate (that may be the coconut, my skin can be an a-hole about coconut), but it might be my chemistry at the moment, residue of a previous perfume, or my nose being exhausted after wearing Poison earlier
Will have to get back to you on this
Update: Now I'm getting sweet and spicy and super nice, and floral. Thank god. I accidentally ordered three bottles of this and I was worried I hated it.
Also I noticed it was by Antoine Lie who created Girl which I ALSO hated and thought smelled "off" in the beginning and then developed into something nice. I'm seeing a pattern.
I've had this for a while and really liked it when I got it but it wasn't me back then fast forward to two years later and I've been wearing it and craving it at times. This one to me is for a woman who knows who she is and doesn't apologize for it. A mixture of hard and soft with the delicate-ness of the gardenia perfectly mixed with the spiciness of the cardamom. Then, the amber warms the mixture and grounds it. I haven't gotten a compliment on a fragrance in a long time but received one on Thanksgiving day while wearing Noir. I just began wearing it again and this may become one of my fall/winter really year round scents. I like it....and btw I smell no coconut because there is no coconut in Noir.
Also, I have the EDT and my sister could still smell it at the end of the evening and I put it on about 6 hours earlier.
Intimidating at first but wait till it dries. Its a type of scent that persons (like myself) who maintain, say Burberry the Beat or Versace Absolu would not appreciate instantly. Daytime scents appeal to me and I use them even at night-outs because of the cheerfulness they carry.
Upon spraying on my wrist- well it didn't click. On the other hand, this perfume and a tomboyish friend of mine who hates sweet (like Jessica Simpson Fancy but likes clean scents like Bvlgari Crystalline) hit it off instantaneously. Although its a little out of my comfort zone, no regrets because I smelled the bottle today and I'm beginning to like it. Definitely coconut and musk. It just grows on you. Can't wait to test it tonight for a party.
Without putting this on, a simple tester whiff peaked my interest. I liked it immediately.
When I sprayed it on a test strip it didn't smell quite the same, so I rubbed it on my wrist and let it sit on the drive home.
I kept getting a pleasant smell wafting in the air, then sniffed my wrist. This dries down so nice. It's so much different than the test strip, that it must go well with my skin.
It reminds me of Carolina Herrera's 212 but with a bit more depth and tang. Similar in the gardenia aspect I suspect.
I'm not usually of fan a "Noir" fragrances so this is quite a surprise.
My 9 year old nephew smelled it and said, "Now that's what a woman should smell like"! Lol, O.K.??? I don't know how he know's this, but I'll take it. My husband liked it too. So this will be a go for me.
I think it will work great for winter or a special evening out.
This is so weirdly good & a perfect winter scent IMO. It smells warm & cuddly. I usually steer clear of anything "noir" because it usually means potent, patchouli stink. But on a whim, I sniffed this at a perfume counter & then sniffed again……sprayed, sniffed, sniffed, walked around sniffing myself - :)! And decided I had to have this. It was like spice but not really gourmand - love it.
It smells exotic with the coconut (but not sweet - I don't like SWEET), gardenia, pepper & cardamom. Everything is in balance on my skin. Sometimes gardenia can be screechy on my skin (I always love it in the bottle) but this one is so pretty & flows along with the coconut, ginger, cardamom, pepper & light sandalwood. The gardenia is not overwhelming but just lovely with the spices. It smells sophisticated NOT like a spice cookie with coconut. There is an undertone of musk holding it together but it's not really huge.
My husband even likes this & he's not really a perfume lover. I usually wear perfume to please myself (as long as it does not offend him). This is not for tweens/teens; this is a womanly scent. There is no frooty tooty in this & it's not sweet. I could even see (smell) a man wearing it. I'm so glad I left my "Noir" intolerance aside to try this.
Use in moderation. On my skin, this has a big sillage & lasts until the next day.
It's a little weird at first impression. I find some arbre magique hints,yet i find it very sensual... i just got it, so maybe it's too early to judge, however from the reviews i was expecting something different. What i definitively smell is flowers and like a lotion smell. Can't find the proper words. It's surely an original fragrance and not common to find,but I'm not so crazy about it.
I'm really starting to question my knowledge of my own taste here, it appears it's even broader than I thought it was: Crystal Noir is another one I really like, even though I never would have guessed it looking at the notes list.
It's lots of spices and white florals, really not my thing, but the combination plays so well with the coconut here. It's a really lovely smell, cosy but in a luxurious and feminine way. I love that coconut by the way, it's creamy and soft, not sticky or overly sweet at all, and it blends all the notes together beautifully.
Lasting power is great, and I can't complain about sillage eithet - to the contrary, I have to remember to be careful not to overspray with this one, because I used two sprays on my neck this morning and it was almost too much.
I'm not head over heels in love with this, but I'm sure enjoying it a lot more than I thought I would. Not sure if I love it enough to get a full bottle, but at the rate I'm going my big sample will last until 2020 anyway, so I have plenty of time to decide.
This has been seriously reformulated. I got a sample today at Sephora's, and it comes in a paper case that also lists the notes. No coconut, no spices, no gardenia. All in all, a totally different composition. I spritzed and I could actually smell it. With the previous composition, I couldn't smell anything. So it is indeed different.
Smells like a bath and body work scent. It smells good though. It's very sweet.
Once back in a time it was my signature. Tuberose and sweet coconut are very loud, later it turns into more soft peony and settles into cotton warm base. It's very unique oriental, i can recognize it on people and i must say not everyone can pull it off. I have used edt only on my clothes and they smelled fabulously till were washed. But unluckily i felt some allergy towards this perfume and can't wear it anymore.
I tested this on my wrist in a shop a few years ago...and I thought - back then - that it would be easy to get hooked... So when I found myself fighting an impulse to smell this fragrance once again recently in a duty free shop, I gave in, of course.
Tested it on a paper and put it in my pocket as I didn't seem to want to part with it, and as I dropped the little paper sample on a pile of knickknacks in my bedroom later on, for the next few weeks I was urged to pick it up and take a deep breath every now and then...and it lasted and lasted and I knew that I had to get a bottle. So I did. And ever since then I have been fighting this strange confusion Crystal Noir suddenly seems to be presenting. To me it is magnetic and almost somehow "Gothic", mystic and curiously darkly attractive at times. Yet it seems plainly easy, soft, joyous, somehow jubilant fruity-floral that doesn't last at all at other times... Either way I have been strangely obsessing about Crystal Noir and that can't be a bad thing :-) One of my big favourites of late.
I'm 20 years old and I love this fragrance so much! But the problem is; I haven't found any good opportunity to wear this perfume yet. Many says it is too musky and warm, but in my opinion I found this fragrance quite varied. I feel it's a very good night time perfume just because its warm, or dates because its sexy and powdery, summary type of fragrance because I do smell some coconut in it, event because its glamorous and rich smelling. I don't wanna prefer this as a signature perfume, but surly if you are a older woman I think this will rock as a signature scent on you!! But short said; It's very warm and mysterious, I feel it has a twist with the notes. It's spicy, contains coconut, kinda powdery and minty too I feel, I feel it's not completely warm since I do feel some mint going on it, like I said it is mysterious.
Just bought this today, I'm totally inlove with the scent the only issue is it Dosent last very long but that didn't stop me from buying it
I LOVE this SCENT! It is fresh, delicious, lasting and delicate all in one. That being said, there is still a "dark" element where you get a spicy, warmth which cuts the "freshness" (if this note wasn't in there, I probablyl couldn't wear it because too upbeat and fresh makes me want to run!) There isn't a bad note in the drydown! and it lasts and lasts and actually smells wonderful when first sprayed, but about 2 hours after, the scent is HEAVENLY! and surrounds you gently like a velvet glove! and my husband actually likes it too!
Oh! What a wonderful surprise. I was very generously gifted two decants of Versace Crystal Noir by an amazing Frantican, thanks ever so!!
Just receiving this in the post was an amazing experience, I could smell a lovely aroma wafting even in the packaging! A good precursor to the experience to come.
Let me start off by saying, I normally would not search for this perfume on my own. I generally gravitate towards vanilla gourmands or Floral Orientals, although since joining this site I really wanted to broaden my perfume horizons, and this EDP made me so glad I did!
I have never tried any other Versace scent before, but the name and bottle "Versace Crystal Noir" just reminded me of Victoria's Secret Noir Tease, which itself is said to be a bit like Viva La Juicy. Both ok scents, but nothing mindblowing. While as the Versace label brought to mind the really sparkly dresses of Donnatella and the clunky gold label...not really my thing. Silly me. I should know by now, NEVER pre-judge a scent.
Versace Crystal Noir is nothing at all like I expected. Imagine yourself on holiday on a gorgeous beach (one I visited in Sardinia, Italy with a close friend sprang to mind). You have gotten in your tanning and shopping for the day (this IS a vacation, after all) and the sun is setting on the horizon in streaks of lilac, fuchsia and gold. Lazily, you push your sunglasses onto your head as you head with a friend to a nearby cocktail bar. Music is pumping through the billowing while curtains as you make your way through to the chic modern white leather circular couches.
Soon a waiter arrives. He is handsome, with curly brown hair and sharp cheekbones framing mischievous brown eyes. Your friend orders the Champagne (or Prosecco, this being Italy after all!) but for yourself you ask for a Pina Colada. The waiter winks as he asks if your drink is enough for you.
This is what Versace Crystal Noir reminds me of. That smooth rich creamy coconut you get in a Pina Colada, but this is no virgin cocktail! The pepper and spices really give this perfume a sexy unique chicness without coming off too strong. Make no mistake about it, VCN is a silage and longevity monster, but in the best way possible. As a previous reviewer said, it just smells GOOD, AMAZING in my opinion, not too much spice or an incense bomb like many "darker" scents and especially orientals can come off as. I am learning that I love the smell of Gardenia in my perfume, and the Gardenia in VCN really shines. It also leaves a gorgeous golden fragrant trail of at least a few feet, and that's just with one spray!
I would rate the Coconut and Gardenia as the strongest notes, which you get at first sniff along with the pepper and spices. Wait about 30 mins and the Peony and African orange flower come into play, rounding out the perfume beautifully. This rests on a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Musk. Delicious!
Remember, Versace Crystal Noir has strength, so one spritz on my wrists lightly patted and one on the nape of my neck delivers the strongest perfume in my collection to date, save my Coco Mademoiselle pure parfum. I could only imagine what a parfum of this would be like! It is so refreshing to find such a masterpiece of a perfume in this day and age of blah celeb fruity florals that have the lasting power of a body spray, and design houses deciding to follow that trend. In my mind, a GREAT perfume should be more than a scent...it should tell a story, bring to mind an experience. I have been pretty depressed here in rainy/cold UK, and dealing with the devastating loss of someone very close to me. But Versace Crystal Noir brought me right back to that holiday in Sardinia, and the laughter and memories of better times. Really, what more could one want out of a perfume?
I would not hesitate for a second to try/sample this perfume, and while I am trying to make my decants last, I'd happily save up for a FB. The only notes I couldn't really make out on my skin are the ginger and cardamom, but this could be because I have no idea what cardamom smells like....no loss to me! Versace Crystal Noir is definitely going on my favorites list, and while it is just what I was subconsciously searching for in a sexy grown up summer scent (I used to love Miami Glow by J.Lo as a youth although think that it might be too juvenile for me now, plus I hear it was reformulated :/. But this is like what I loved about Miami Glow all grown up, although much more intoxicating and refined.) I do believe the gorgeous florals and beauty of this scent make it appropriate for wear year-round, especially during the evenings or anytime you want a little slice of paradise.
10/10 from me!
Edit: Still a nighttime favorite, I took up a suggestion of a fellow fragnican and bought a small bottle of Estee Lauder Sensuous Nude. I spray the Sensous Nude on during the day (which is a lovely silken perfume on its own) and as twilight falls I layer with Versace Crystal Noir on my wrists and neck for sheer olfactory delight. The smooth honey of Sensuous Nude adds a lovely dimension, and both perfumes share similar coconut and pepper notes. Currently my favorite layering combo in my budding collection ^_^
Definitely feminine and sexy.
It's a fresh floral, with prominent creamy gardenia and coconut on a warm, spicy base.
I'm talking about the EDT, the lasting power is great, so spray it sparingly.
Very original and sensual, no doubt.
Appropriate for every season, in my opinion.
EDIT: Unfortunately it has too much coconut for my tastes, I've bought a 30 ml bottle of EDT but I can't wear it.
I had this perfume last 2011 and i can't resist the smell. It's perfect for a dinner and occasion as well :)It's a bit heavy but stays long i assure u :)
Delicious and intoxicating. Very sexy is what comes to mind when I'm wearing it. I live on an island so I imagine I am desensitized to the coconut layers being around sun tan block/oils all summer. I find the overall impression to be very fall and winter cozy/warm sexy with hints of spice and amber that tone down the flowery notes of summer. Love it and find it a great balance to Versace Bright Chrystal seasonally. I love all the Versace scents for the most part so perhaps I'm biased but it's an intriguing scent that holds with a complexity that I find especially appealing.
Oh so chic. In a league of its own. Distinct, nutty sweet and green fresh. I owned a bottle and always received compliments. Will purchase again.
I had a sample, and it turned into coconutty Douglas Fir tree on me... Very strange, but at the same time extremely intriguing. It reminded me a bit of being on the beach in St. Croix on Christmas Day. It evoked a beautiful vision of paradise, although I'm not sure it's altogether tame enough on my skin to wear as an everyday fragrance. A little too odd and extreme, though the longetivity was fantastic.
I discovered it here and blindly bought this perfume. It wonderfully blends opposite notes: curageous pepper-cardammom-outbursting orange flower ouverture with a gardenia-peony-amber heart and ends in a finest woody coconut powdery cream. I can actually smell all notes and a finely smoked musk embraces this whole exquisite creation.
After using it a few times I realised it provoques me an undescribable nausea. Although I find the smell really fine I had to give it away...
Besides the gorgeous bottle on this and the name Versace, this is a very sexy fragrance. I find it more unique than other sexier scents. The main note in this is gardenia but it's not overwhelming. It perfectly mixed with ginger, pepper, coconut, amber, musk, sandalwood, peony, and orange flower.
I can't outright detect the coconut, which was the main reason why I was drawn to this to begin with, but it does come out in the dry down ever-so-faintly. It's one of those scents where you are thinking, is that coconut or something nutty? It's there but it's not obvious.
This is a very creamy, sexy, and warm scent. I get a lot of compliments with it and men love it.
I am beginning to think I am seriously anosmic to some kinds of musk, because I can smell nothing when I apply this. To be precise, I get a slight flowery sweetness, and then nothing. Plain nothing.
I really dislike the gaudy lid on this but I adore the fragrance! It's gorgeous - like wearing a perfume version of Piña Colada! I have both the EdT and the EdP and my nose isn't refined enough to pick up the differences yet but the EdP definitely has better longevity. It's a fantastic scent though - fruity, coconut, spicy, warm woody dry down.... perfect for warm summer evenings in my mind... Hopefully it won't be too over powering for those around me! However, my husband loves it too so all good there!!
a blind buy as an easter gift for my mom..... my mind was blown how great this smells, it's like how a rare brown diamond would smell if it could :P fresh, tropical and COCONUT (if you don't like coconut smell don't get this one) perfect for all seasons, strong and long lasting, my mom spent this one in few weeks, she even wore it at home so i guess this all stands for itself :)
i even stole it few times buahaha :)
Dark sexy luxurious spicy scent. My signature. No other alternative for this one... Wil repurchase all my life!!!longivity n sillage excellent, can't b better!
This perfume on my skin is fresh oriental.It's kind of dark,mysterious,powerfull and has a slightly masculine note.The pepper/gigner combination is the most noticable than the sandalwood and amber mix follows.
My initial thought after spraying this is it reminded me of being at my local hair salon. More specifically, Paul Mitchell products. Which I think smell great, don't get me wrong, but not exactly what I'm looking for in a perfume. If you like coconut (or are intoxicated by Paul Mitchell products), give this one a whirl.
STUNNING! An absolute love, just soft and sexy and spicy and totally delicious. This is the complete opposite of everything I look for in a perfume, (I'm usually all about the light and fruity-sweet scents) and yet I cannot live without this. I can definitely smell the coconut but its so warm and smooth and creamy, not your typical coconut smell at all. And I layered this with a light spray of estee lauder's sensuous nude...omg. The combo made me dizzy, just so heavenly.
I got a sample of this today ..This is (oriental) only , not Oriental Floral ..Bear in mind I am Middle Eastern myself , It 's not heavy or headache inducing though as some people would imagine oriental fragrances , in fact I thought of giving it a go though it's not my style ...This reminds me of local markets in desert towns in the Arab world , where you can find very narrow , crowded passages full of bits & pieces of cosmetics , spices and anything in between ..You can find either a French designer perfume or old fashioned Kohl ..Arabs or those who had been to such places will relate .
Crystal Noir was a decant from a friend, one that got lost in a pile of decants until another review brought it to my attention. Probably not meant for a hot Texas workday, but that's when I'm wearing it!
This is quite a bold fragrance. Is there such a thing as a "dark" fruit salad? It starts with a citrusy-ginger note that seems to be balanced by amber….or maybe that's the cardamom? Cardamom can be too fleshy on my skin, but I think it lends a roundedness to what might otherwise be a sharp opening. After 20 minutes, there is a pepper that is not savory but organic and lightly sweet.
The gardenia note appeared around 2 hours, and is voted as prominent by other users. I find it to be almost a background note—as if the gardenia were being used to tie the other scents together, to wrap everything up with a gardenia-scented bow. It's not obviously a huge floral scent, but the gardenia is softening and deepening the ginger while the ginger is giving an edge to what would be a blousy white flower. The other element that softens the whole composition is the rich nuttiness of the coconut, which isn't here giving any kind of tropical flavor but kind of doing what the cardamom did initially, and that is to soften and round out the later phases of this scent.
Over about 4 hours, I found it to be fairly linear. If anything, it becomes sharper and retains the strong ginger note. There is an amber-sandalwood base here, but it is only there as foundation and not lending that specific character to the scent—by that I mean you would not classify this by those notes.
This is not my style, but I find I can appreciate it. The ginger is bold, the gardenia and coconut presented in an unusual way, and while fairly linear the fragrance does manage to hold my interest through the development it does do. If you like an oriental floral but want one with some "zing", give this a try.
Edit: Nearly 12 hours after application, I can still smell this; it is probably faintly apparent even to someone next to me, so more than a skin scent. That's impressive. It is a gardenia-sandalwood with a hint of spice that is slightly reminiscent of Bijan Bijan (a favorite oriental floral of mine), but still with that striking ginger note. This is a very impressive fragrance overall.
I give it a 8 out of 10. The following descriptives would best explain my interpretation, creamy, coconut, rum, vanilla, sweet, warm, musk, winter, rootbeer, holiday spices, woods, complex, salt, figs, dates, tobacco, hazlenet, mature. perfume review by cyco eva
I love this so much!I've been searching for a scent like this. Its so sexy and sophisticated. It's also dark and mysterious. Absolutely perfect for the evening or a night out. I think the kind of "peppery" mote with the soft coconut goes really well together. its great on my skin and lasts for ages!! And it has amazing sillage.
I've worn this scent mixed with Tom Ford Black Orchid for the past two winters. I never knew it had coconut until today upon reading other reviews.
It smells great on its own but mixed with Tom Ford, the combination is like a power couple. They bring out the best in each other while competing at the same time.
It smells like how I feel after buying a pair of Louboutins. Unstoppable.
I reviewed this before , way back when I wore it a lot. It remains one of my favourites and is the only Versace I own or love. It's definitely a winner !!! The sandalwood along with the musk in the base of it gives you this wow effect of creaminess. This is what I like in a fragrance and it's rather hard to find , but here , viola , it IS !
Bottle is a stunning Flacon no doubt who wouldn't love the big crystal and the dark colour. I love pulling the lid of the and just holding the Crystal in my hand , funny, I know.
Crystal Noir is a fresh spicy aromatic sweet woody perfume to me. I love the coconut paired with sandalwood and musk. Like a milkey creamy fragrance , and ,,,,Cardamon is one of my favourite spices. The Gardenia is also an amazing note that enhances this fragrance. DIVINE !!!!
This review is for the EDP , I have never smelled the EDT.
I normally enjoy using the EDT which I find amazing.
However the other day I had the opportunity to test the EDP.
The EDP is richer with coconut and spicier at dry down.
It's not too different from the EDT except it lasts longer and sillage is strong.
As I love the EDT it would be nice to get the EDP for the colder seasons as it projects more.
I think Crystal Noir is one amazing fragrance the best from Versace super feminine and very alluring.
For a lioness who can be a kitten when needed
This has to be my best blind buy ever. I actually bought it after reading on here somewhere that it was recommended as one of the more pure coconut smells out there - and as I love everything with coconut, I of course had to get my hands on this.
Best decision EVER! This is a warm, luxurious, sexy smell that engulfs you all day in a nice inoffensive way. I see that some reviewers only wear this on nights out, but I wear it everywhere. It's perfectly suitable for the office also. Cozy and comfortable.
The coconut is not suntan oil coconut or tropically sweet as you might expect, but just somehow creamy sweet and elegant. Sillage and longevity is above average, which is nice. Too many perfumes out there that disappear within minutes of application - this is fortunately not one of them.
Review for EDP:
This is a scent with monster projection, no joke! It filled up the whole apartment floor with just 4 sprays (oops!), but everyone noted how great it smelled ('classy', 'rich' and 'sexy' were words used to describe it), 5-star juice. A rich dose of spices cavorting with a very heady, lush, creamy-sweet gardenia and anchored by a warm musky-amber duo and sandalwood. Dark, sultry tropical-oriental with a rich, glamorous feel. Drop dead sexy. Really, it's like the perfume equivalent of 'f**k me shoes' if you are familiar with the slang ('scuse my French!) but with a sophisticated twist...I don't think I've come across a sexier potion. It's not actually coconutty to my nose (not the usual coconut atleast), I think the coconut note mainly serves as a thickening or 'enriching' agent for the gardenia to enhance its creaminess and tropical feel, it's far from the typical coconut (I should know as I normally dislike coconut-notes). But what really makes this one special to me personally are the spices, narcotic, it's spice heaven! Boy, do I love my spices! That hot ginger note is to die for! I just love it. But for me it's STRICTLY for night-time (any season) and only when I intend to be provocative (which is sadly not that often lol)...it's too heady, too glamorous and rich for day-time, I feel like it will draw alot of unwanted attention, and I'm someone who would otherwise wear scents like Ange Ou Demon, Addict 2012 or Midnight Poison during the day. Unique. Absolutely a masterpiece! And it lasts over 12 hours on my skin and forever on clothes (until they get washed). I only need a 30ml bottle of this stuff, I think it will last me a year or more, but I would always repurchase something this unique and amazing.
PS. I like the EDT too but there is a difference in quality and the overall 'richness' between the two. I personally prefer the EDP. EDT is more of a night-club scent, EDP is so much more that and has a much greater 'cloying potential'. In addition, I detect some dark berry note in the EDT and it's also abit less spicy, alot less musky (yes, I get a deeper musk note in the EDP, the Egyptian sort), younger, less elegant, but on the plus side it's also easier to wear, even during the day and is still a great, sensuous dark tropical scent that should not be overlooked.
PPS. Today I went into a random perfume shop, and bought a large back up EDP bottle (yeah, I know, I know...but I love this stuff, and I can't imagine anything else being my evening scent now)...anyways, I opened it, tried it, and whoah! It's woodsier than my first purchase, more masculine...very soapy in the drydown too!! It's less sweet, less creamy, less spicy and had less projection! I mostly just got a ton of sandalwood, abit of coconut and man cologne! Whaaa??? I asked my sister if she could smell it, she said 'Yes...but it smells so weird...not like your first bottle!'....What's going on??? I promptly returned it!! I will go back to Debenhams (where I bought my small bottle) to get a bigger bottle and not anywhere else. So, peeps beware, I have no idea if there are fakes going around, or if it's been reformulated...but buy your bottle from a reputable place.
I don't like this one. I smell too much coconut, and there is something in it that makes my stomach turn. I did like the topnotes though, but only for one minute maybe.
At first sniff, clean woody potent Eau De Toilette.
I have always gotten the smell of clean woods, especially from the bottle.
On my skin The Gardenia comes out. I am not a fan of Gardenia but this one lingers beautifully.
But it has a sort of sweetness to it.
I would not have said it smells like Coconut. But the sweetness and warmth comes definitely from the Coconut and Amber.
On some on else the coconut might come out more.
During the whole time I get a twitch of pepper. Can also be explained as a fresh strong draft at moments.
I am so damn sad. Loved this in the beginning, as you can see^
I just get coconut at this stage.
What I have learn is that I do not like coconut...
Reading reviews about how 'overpowering' and 'thrilling' the sandalwood aspects of this perfume were... I bought it with a blink of an eye without even testing it!
... however this turned out to be pure pungent tenacious COCONUT! only after it wearing off after about 2 hours did I smell the minute signification of the sandalwood... but again extremely subtle! :(
It is for an adroit, confident woman and definately a night time fragrance!
My vote- 3/5!
Ok. so ive been wearing the edt out of a mini bottle I got a little while ago... Love at first sniff! (by now im totally loopy for it)
id describe it as powerfully sexy, mysterious, yet somehow pure at the same time.. struggles for words..an enigma! so damned interesting in the best, "just have to sniff more", kind of way.
My favourite place ive lived on earth is far north queensland. Smelling this on me makes me close my eyes and feel im under a giant tree ferns graceful umbrella enjoying the mix of orchids festooned on its trunk..some torch ginger and tropical ginger nearby in large stands, some of which have been trampled under foot as I made my way to that spot... the air is fresh and clean and the purest of pure after a rainstorm... I look up and see some heavy clouds start to build again to one side of the sky thru the tree fern fronds and wonder if I should venture further thru this wonderland or head for shelter. Mood, excited, refreshed, intrigued..in love.. rapture?.. horny hehheh. Also I have to mention that as I close my eyes I see myself barefoot yet in the most amazing evening gown ..maybe its .. the best of both worlds. fantastic yet somehow grounded.
Great staying power.. love love love adore
is this stuff realy being discontinued? are they out of their minds at Versace???
Oh you sexy bitch. I'm glad I tried you before knowing anything about you. I would have run from the gardenia and the coconut, but Versace Crystal Noir settles down to the best sultry amber/sandalwood musk mixed with a rich spiced, mulled wine. The thick and smoky/syrupy scent wraps around me and reminds me that I'm alive. This coconut doesn't make me think of the sun and beach. This is the coconut that you smell at night, making love on a tropical isle, earthy and rich and dirty.
Beautiful and sensual fragrance very modern and chic for the femme fatale inall of us the coconut..makes. it creamy and kinda tropical smelling. This is grreat for summer nights out but with the right attitude can be worn to go to work. Love it!
Sexy, smoky and deep tropical coconut and gardenias..this is very syrupy and reminds me of a cocktail on a hot and humid summer night.
OMG, such a beautiful scent... It isn't as dark as the bottle may fool you to believe! It is very mysterious and there is nothing out there, coming close to this beauty! I am in Love! One of a kind! This is definitely an out the box fragrance!
creamy coconut, peppery spicy, heavy gardenia and too mysterious. Never smell something like this before.lol
Interesting and mysterious. Smells like chocolate mint jazzed up with a little spice. A truly unique scent!
Everything I see in this pyramid I smell on my skin. Loveliest lovely. That is the spicyness that I look for in a fragrance. Not the warm chai spicy. The pepper spicy! I feel this competition between coconut and pepper. Sillage perfect. Longevity perfect. Projection perfect.
I had purchased a sample of Crystal Noir last winter, tried it, and decided that it was not for me. Too deep. Too dark. Almost syrupy like. Fast forward to this summer, decided to try it again just for the hell of it. I made sure I didn't spray too much, remembering how strong of a monster it was when I last sprayed it. And then... something magical happened. No syrupy smell. What?! This is not too deep. This is not too dark. This is PERFECTION. I wore my sample decant until the very last drop. It's funny, because last winter, my first impression was HELL NO. I can tell you that my second impression was the total opposite. I purchased the biggest bottle I could find. When I wear this, I feel confident, sexy, and mysterious. First spray, I get all the spices, and a tad bit of gardenia. Gardenia can be a tad bit cloying to me, but in here, it's heavenly. After the spices, I get that kick of gardenia, mingling with a milky coconut scent, but not a sweet coconut, but more of a creamy milky coconut. Then the amber and sandalwood come in full force, but you can still sniff the quiet essences of the gardenia and coconut. When I wear this, I spritz once behind each ear, and once on each wrist. Very strong for about 30 minutes or so, then it starts to calm down a bit. I can say, that each time I have worn this, the amber and sandalwood smell has stayed for days onto my hair, even after showering twice a day, and daily hair washings. Three days later, I could still catch whiffs of this glorious concoction in my hair. I think I've found my new summer scent.
Oops! I somehow got this mixed up with Bright Crystal when I first wrote a review but they are nothing alike - Crystal Noir is just heavenly
- it has a softly sweet, musky, breathy, innocent, intimate scent - like warm, clean baby skin.
I get warm, fresh gardenia, sweet sandalwood and creamy musk mmmmm... :)
I'd describe it as on the "noir" side since it isn't light. I can smell the sandlewood and a light spiciness. It's not sweet. Very subtle scent. It took me a few times to even grasp what it smelled like because I could barely smell it. Not a favorite. Something about it hurts/offends my nose.
What a beauty! Just as the pyramid tell you: it's a spicy cardamom with the sweetness of the innocent white flower. Then the coconut reminds you of its existent. Then the amber and musk give you the typical goodbye wink telling you: ' Use us very soon' ;)
This perfume is so glamorous, seductive and dark! The notes must have been mixed by a magician because I think you can easily make someone fall in love with you by wearing this :))
It is a creamy fragrance, the amber is soothing, the ginger is edgy (but not sharp - go figure!), the coconut is fresh and the flowers are complimenting it instead of assuming a leading role.
I think this is a perfect scent to wear on an evening when you are going out and you want to drive your date crazy. It is very long lasting and has huge sillage.
I wrote this review for the EDP.
Beautiful, feminine and alluring. It doesn't shout SEXY, instead it's the type that has noses turned into your neck for just ~one more last~ sniff. Crystal Noir is a creamy, warm, slightly spicy coconut scent. Nothing stands out too much, none of the notes are overpowering, but coconut and pepper are always lingering there, and that's what gives this dark and sweet brew character. A good choice for a night out - or a night in, actually, with the right company... if you know what I mean ;)
Edit: It is just simply amazing how Crystal Noir accomodates to the different temperatures: in the colder weather it's comfortably warm but as soon as heat hits the air, this miracle of a fragrance turns into crispy and much, much fresher.
This one screams sex and female power.. It's perfect for night time
LOVE this sweet, dark coconutty scent! It's perfect for a night out!
The eau de toilette has a bad staying power on my skin, so I will try the eau de parfum.
There is only a few of all my perfumes I would like to repurchase, and this is one of them :)
Very well blended and not like anything else you find on the market.
I had this one and I liked it but I think it was really masculine and very spicy and creamy. Actually it was not the best for me.
First off I do think this works as a unisex fragrance, especially on the dry down. I found Crystal Noir to be dark, sweet, spicy and elegant. The gardenia is there, but I wouldn't call it floral and light. This is dark red gardenia steeped in mulled wine.
Whilst I do think it's a lovely, rich and very elegant scent - for me it was a touch too rich. It lacks any sharper, crisp notes to hang from. This is a soft-but-strong, enveloping, velvety, spicy-sweetness. It's dark, rich and warm. Perfect for a cool Autumn/Winter evening.
One of these scents that are definitely dinstictive and unique. I 've noticed it on others several times and it managed to capture my interest .So,I decided to check it out. I was amazed by its longevity and character . Dark ,sensual and creamy. It was exactly what I was looking for. A new love
I really like this one. It's sexy and dark. I smell coconut (which I LOVE).
I really wanted to like Crystal Noir, but to me it smelled a lot like laundry detergent. When I wore it, I just kind of smelled like I was freshly dry cleaned or something.
What a disappointment. I adore every note in this pyramid. It's almost like if you got all of my favorite notes and combined them into one fragrance, you would get Crystal Noir. But everything is subdued and muddled in this fragrance. The treatment of the materials and composition doesn't allow any of the key players to shine through. I get none of the exuberant richness of gardenia. None of the gorgeous tropicality of coconut. None of the stylish edge of cardamom or pepper.
To me, Crystal Noir is simply CRYING out for an "intense" flanker. It's a perfectly pleasant scent, but I just wish I could smell it with the volume turned up to 11. I had very high hopes, and unfortunately this fragrance is a letdown.
I had it, but i decided to gave it away.. Longevity and silage are great. Wonderful Night Out!
On my skin, the first spritz and for quite some time smells masculine or unisex. I get heaps of ginger, pepper, strong musk, bit of powder and coconut. The ginger ever so slowly loses it's grip, pepper slowly does the same, but then then gardenia which has been trying to make it's way through finally burst out, amber, sandalwood and orange flower comes too. All the while, creamy Coconut is still in rage on my skin.
A very strong perfume. Like Statement jewelry, large earrings, bangles, smokey eyes, sarong wraps, monokinis, cocktail drinks with bitters, a high end bar or lounge on the beach, a woman driving a luxury but typical men's car.
As a huge coconut lover, this combination of Fresh spicy and warmth from the coconut is so unique to me . It's a lovely and refreshing change from the usual coconut-vanilla, coconut-tiare, coconut-fruity....been there done that. This revved up coconut is dark, mysterious, sultry, dressed up and elegant.
So I bought this one for my wife yesterday, based on all your reviews. Even before I gave it to my wife I tried on the back of my wrist to know how it is. The coconut if distinct in the beginning, but it does not sty too long. Then it changes into something else that I cannot quite place. While I do love perfumes, not sure about which note is which except for a few notes. But then after sometime, it changes into a warm smell of sandalwood that is so beautiful. I kept smelling my wrists at intervals. Absolutely loved this one. WOW! By the way, she loved it too. I am gonna love smelling this one on her. ;)
I don't know if I'm the only one but this smells like old lady on me :(
Based on EDP concentration:
I didn't get prominent coconut in Versace Crystal Noir. There is a slight hint at the opening, but not in a buttery oily way, rather fresh coconut juice. The first 20 minutes of Crystal Noir on me is dominated by fresh peppercorn, ginger and airy gardenia yet to bloom with a silky milky texture, which slightly reminds me of Lanvin Oxygène. The cardamom is not that spicy, instead, it's more like a woody backbone.
As time goes by, the gardenia unfolds as well as orange blossom. For 2 hours, Crystal Noir smells more towards a citrus-white floral layered on a light amber. But eventually, creamy gardenia and sandalwood take over in the drydown. The gardenia now becomes a bit ripen with brown edge on the petals, yet it still remains radiant with a slight fresh melon nuance.
The sillage is moderate and the longevity is almost 12 hours. I find Crystal Noir a beautiful white floral: intoxicating but with a certain translucency so that it doesn't become too heavy. And the gardenia is one of the more natural ones among designer offerings. If you happen to be interested in creamy tropical white florals, I think Crystal Noir worths a try.
After reading so many positive reviews of this fragrance I supposed it would be something special - beautiful, sexy, enchanting. I wanted to love this fragrance. After spraying my wrist I got cheap coco-fragranced cosmetic smell. That was simply disappointing.
What a unique scent is this perfume ! It is floral, spicy, but fresh at the same time. It's the kind of fragrance you can wear all year long, at work or on evenings.
This is undeniably sexy. It's modern, but has a classic and pretty way to it without being austere and edgy. It captures the attention, and keeps it.
You don't need to apply a lot and it lingers a long time. I like that the sillage to it kind of surrounds the wearer in a cloud, without being overbearing.
There's a vampy element to this. And a sensuality. I highly recommend it. Suitable for work, date night, casual or formal.
One of my absolute favorites. A coworker of mine wore it all the time, I loved it so much I bought it for myself!
It's hard for me to describe this perfume. It's unique and sexy, but warm, creamy and somewhat comforting all at the same time. It's kind of like Euphoria's older, sexier sister. I don't get any of the coconut sun tan lotion opening some others have described. Beautiful dry down, and lasts a LONG time. I save it mostly for winter and evenings. Already bought a backup bottle, just in case :)
This one is a true "in the mood" pafume to me. Wore this one in winter, then after several weaks started to dis-like it. I think because of the gardenia in the end. Or the amber... Now, it's almost summer here and I snift this one again, and now it's all fantastic again! Funny how parfume works on my mood, nose, chemestry.
I find this a warm and tropical parfume, but in a fresh way. Really not like "sun lotion tropical";-) ... Very good for winter but also for summer nights or as party frag. I love the smell of the coconut in this one, specially together with the other ingredients!! If you like warm and bit oriental parfum's than try this one ;-) Sillage normal on my light skin. The smell isn't "in your face type" but just right.
What witchcraft is this? I walk into Macy's and go fondle a bunch of scents and almost walk away unimpressed, before hitting this one. And then I think, What the hell, is the top big enough? Never mind that. I hit myself with a spritz and Oh my god. Look, I don't understand it myself really, how it is I get a waft of coconut and sandalwood, and some kind of amber, but my goodness. This is unique. This is unusual. Amidst a stain of synthetics, this one has called out to me loudly: I am real. Ignore those other idiots.
The perfume sales lady started hovering and I thought, Why is it perfume, and lingerie, two of the most intimate purchases one can make, always have vultures hovering around you, pushing you, annoying you, trying to force you to Make A Purchase. Go AWAY.
I walked off and bought some mascara, and then came back to this scent to spray it on again. I love unexpected scents. This one is like a slow tickle under the arm which you aren't expecting, a quick kiss out of nowhere. I don't understand it, but I think that might be why I love it. The strangeness of coconut with sandlewood and amber, some soft floral as well, is something kind of brilliant.
It smells good on me, hours later. I think I might want it.
Oh my GOD! What did they do? You maniacs! You blew it up! I read that the scent had changed and thought nothing of it. Today I went to purchase a bottle at the mall - like, I was going to make that commitment. I tried it again and what the hell did that do? It smells soapy! I really do not think my body chemistry has changed this much .... it smells dull and boring and like oh yeah, let's scrub the hell out of my skin a la Mommy Dearest to where it's just... the whole scent, the coconut, the little darkness amidst the white florals, has completely disappeared. Way to go, numb skulls! If you're going to go this route, then sell it at Walgreens.
Well, I did get to smell Yves Saint Laurent's Black Opium today though... which was amazing. But that's another fairytale for another review sometime...
This is one of my top five fragrances right now. I just absolutely LOVE it, but I've been hesitant to do a review on this because I find it extremely hard to pin down, and honestly, that's why I love it. The stars of this fragrance really are the coconut, gardenia, ginger, pepper, sandalwood, cardamom,and orange flower, probably the strongest of all of these, being that rich, creamy, dark coconut. It's very unique, I've yet to smell anything even slightly similar to this. The sillage can be pretty large if you spray too much, one spritz is DEFINITELY enough. I have the EDT and I find that it lasts 12 hours or more.
Now back to what I said about it being super hard to pin down. Normally I can get some sort of "feel" or image from a perfume, and it stays relatively constant, but not this one. This one is really weird in a good way. Withing the course of wearing, one time I'll sniff it and think "sunshine" the next "sunset on a beach with kind of a dark forest, that could be either beautiful and peaceful or intensely creepy depending on the mood" or "jaguars". Then sometimes, there's kind of an "overgrown graveyard" or "haunted house", "Halloween" vibe to it. Probably the most common one, is it kind of makes me feel like some sort of incredibly suave and bad-ass international spy at a glamorous black tie event. It makes me feel super intelligent, manipulative, confident, sophisticated, glamorous, strong, powerful, and mischievous.
This perfume is the intersection of happy sunny days, tropical vacations, things that go bump in the night, sophistication, light, dark, and adventure. Probably most of all, like all my favorite fragrances, this embodies adventure. Definitely try this on its own. (I tend to have a problem with going to stores and spraying EVERYTHING on me, so if you do too, when you go test this, don't do that.) It's really dynamic, and having too many other scents kind of detracts from that. Really though, you have to try this, it's truly, truly amazing.
10/10, no complaints!
Took me a while to appreciate this. It's not a strong scent but it's a nice one. Crisp, airy, fresh, like a cool breeze. I smell creamy coconut with a dash of pepper. I'm prone to wearing strong perfumes but when I want something lighter and more refreshing, Crystal Noir hits the spot.
*le sigh* This is my signature scent. I've worn Crystal Noir for the past two years and I adore everything about it. Winter, spring, summer...doesn't matter. It's spicy and warm yet sweet and mysterious. An utterly delicious, magnificent scent. I get compliments every time I wear this, sometimes by the same few people day after day. It's like they can't help themselves. I've had women follow me around in stores to ask what I'm wearing.
It lasts a very long time, 12+hrs, and sillage is fantastic, but it's not overwhelming. I can even smell it on my clothes a week later.
Crystal Noir is romantic and mysterious. I'd recommend everyone try it, especially for a first date. Best part is, since it's not a new scent, the price for a 3.4 oz. bottle is very reasonable.
I forgot to add that all the above is referring to the EDT. I've never tried the EDP and I'm not sure I care to. EDT is utter perfection.
I found EDP too heavy on sandalwood, same one i got from Samsara/Guerlain so I will eventually be going towards retesting and perhaps getting EDT which is fresher and nicer in hot climate.
I can't stand something in this perfume and I couldn't name it. I look list of notes above but It didn't help me to figure it out. I used it for 2 days and give my friend as a gift. I don't like it.
it has long lasting power, coconut based and different, but must try on first.
Absolutely LOVE this!! I don't know why it took me so long to find this perfume. I think it's because I never was a real fan of Versace but WoW this is truly a great smelling perfume and pretty long lasting. The coconut is blended so well with the rest of the notes that it gives such a sultry ride all the way through.
...versace, eh? This particular scent is an interesting journey. Strangely, my nose really struggled with matching these notes, and I have a very decent nose. On me...I smell black currant, vanilla, gardenia, coconut, cardamon, and musk. I keep sniffing my wrist, and continue to find the lack of currant in the notes section surprising. Some sites list Tuberose as a note. I dont buy it, as I loathe tuberose (it makes me gag) and I dont pick it up at all in vcn. It has a gourmand-like air, owing to the coconut and cardamon combo. Overall, dark, sensual, and beautiful. Spicy, but not of the old-spice flatness that defined CK's Euphoria. While the list of notes is fairly simplistic, Crystal Noir is much more complex and interesting than Bright Crystal, and is definitely worth a sniff for those who found Bright Crystal a snore.
This is one of the most beautiful scents ever. I feel special everytime I wear it! Is is so warm and creamy and it just lasts forever. I get a lot of compliments when I wear Crystal Noir.
One of my top favorite fragrances. I love that the coconut is not overbearing. Usually coconut notes tend to come off as typically 'tropical' and warm, but here there's a high end freshness to it. When I wear the EDT I feel young, stylish, and sophisticated all at once. can wear this Crystal Noir throughout the entire year. It adapts to the changing temperatures of the seasons.
I have the EDP as well, but cannot really smell much of a difference. I think the EDT pops more, and develops faster when sprayed on the skin.
این عطر هدیه برای مادرم بود که نپسندید و خودم نمیدونم شاید وقتی سنم بالا رفت ... از این رایحه خوشم بیاد .کلا خیلی تاریک و سنگینه.
I wanted to try the EdP for a long time, so I was really delighted to see it at a store when I went out shopping. On the blotter it seemed lovely; a fresh, light spicy opening that quickly dries down to a fragrance focused on the gardenia, and the sandalwood-amber-coconut as the supporting notes.
On my skin it's quite the opposite: the opening is still the same, but it seems to amplify the sandalwood-amber-coconut to the max. It becomes a really creamy scent; I mainly smell the sandalwood, enhanced by the sweetness of the amber and the creamy aspect of the coconut. The later doesn't strike me as too gourmand. It also doens't remind me of suntan lotion. It dries down to the sandalwood enhanced by the coconut.
Longevity wasn't really good on my skin, it seemed to fade after 5 hours. Sillage is huge the first 2 hours.
I would've loved this one if the Gardenia along with the sandalwood would dominate the fragrance. Think I might be buying the EdT instead. That one struck as a bit more floral and fresher :).
Update: Retested the EdT again. It's indeed more floral and fresher, but also struck me as quite cheap. The EdP is more luxurious and creamy, so I would recommend that one. This scent doesn't seem like it's for me though.
Crystal Noir is shockingly beautiful to me as someone who has been avoiding all Versace perfumes. And I'm not planning to try any other Versace after this because I don't want the magic gone. Coconut is an accord that I don't like much but in Crystal Noir it blends so well with the other notes, it just creates an unbelievably sexy and delicious feeling on my skin. Plus I can never go wrong with pepper, sandalwood and amber; notes that I love and they love my skin. This is a dark yet elegant fragrance. I must get a full bottle as soon as possible!
Very sensual, feminine, fruity fragrance. This is one of the fragrances I am waiting to get from Strawberrynet, these days. I smelled it about 2 months ago in a luxurious shop and couldn't stop to buy it.
This is pretty strong, and lighter/ more soapy fruity than I expected in the opening. Then the pepper comes out to play and things get a bit more interesting. I don't really smell the coconut, and I'm a bit disappointed about that, but this is still pleasant enough. I wouldn't call it a night scent per se, and I probably wouldn't have purchased this at full price, but it would make for a fun summer scent so I'm happy to have it in my wardrobe.
this one is very fierce, somehow smoothly ruthless and poisonous, reminds me of Eva Green as Artemisia in 300:Rise of an Empire..
VERY sharp from the beginning, peppery, my boss sneezed when I sprayed it at the office (even though I did so with a window open), the other time I managed to overspray it (spritzed 5-6 times) - which was DEADLY and people on tram covered their noses and complained out loud, damn :D but then I reduced the amount to one third and it´s o.k. :)
this wasn´t love at first sniff, not even at the second one. I had a sample and kept testing it from time to time and once, desperate because I couldn´t find anything I´d like, this came to my mind and I bought it the same day. it took me a while, but now it´s my new signature :)
beware - use with caution!!
At first you can smell many of notes, but at drydown there left just coco and maybe sandal/amber. Nauseous smell.
I'm in love, the first time I smelled this it stood out. I spritzed some on at the store and was obsessed instantly. It is very individual and sexy. I feel glamorous and sultry when I wear it. I love the creamy warm smell on my skin. Bought the bottle today :)
Very nice, love the white floral and coconut combination. Very tropical yet dark, like a romantic night-time stroll on an island.
However, this is very strong, not something I will be able to wear during the day as it distracts me. I will be wearing this more often for dates and night time activities, and stick with Bright Crystal for the office :)
Don't know why but this scent reminds me of Tommy Bahama Set Sail St. Barts….but with a bit more coconut. Like a night version TB…The bottle is pretty but not sure it mixes well with me.
I would like to thank my swap partner for giving me the opportunity to try this. Crystal Noir is a pretty scent but it is rather heavy. I definitely smell the coconut along with all the other notes listed. In my opinion this would be a seasonal fragrance best worn in the colder months. I think of a nice warm sweater, steaming cup of tea in hand and a small spritz of this on my arm. Very comforting. Although there is coconut listed as a note, it's not quite the coconut that you would smell in the summer or in suntan lotion but a warmer deeper cooler scent. Certainly not at all off putting. Fair amount of silage and lasting power as well.
I think it's a nice scent, but way too heavy and inappropriate for young women in my opinion.
Not everyone will like that. But i love it
Oh Crystal Noir, it is okay that not everyone understands you…. you are just so gorgeous and complicated… full of juxtapositions… so strong, so feminine, so fierce, so carefree…
This was my go to work scent when I needed that boost of confidence for the big presentations. Sometimes my night out scent when I wanted to seem a little mysterious. It somehow covered all the bases for me.
Gardenia, coconut, musk, amber, blended so beautifully in a sexy, creamy, otherwordly potion. Love the silage and the longevity. High marks for both.
To me, it smells like pencil shavings and makes me nauseated. Sadly, because I wanted to like it.
As a man - this perfume is a must.
its heavy, very sexy, very aromatic, mostly for the night events. very very appealing.
when i smell - i get confused, it is one of those perfumes that makes you wanna rip your girlfriend/wife clothes and get her to bed..
im seriuos - got it for my ex girlfriend, and when she used it i always told her couple hours later that i want to take her back home. it just made me stick my face to her neck.
Smells like coconutty suntan lotion.
For me it is a very soft, but rich perfume. A lot of creamy ingredients. Mixture of gardenia, black peppers and peony gives some really creamy and a bit exotic feeling. I definitely can say that this is something similar to suntan lotion. I can not say that I smell coconut very much on my skin, but after some time I can feel it on my clothes very clearly.
For me it is very creamy, soft, exotic and delicious perfume. It is like a sexy bold, nude lipstick. You never can go wrong. Beautiful!
I LOVE this fragrance. I have been wanting it for a long time after smelling it in Ulta by chance. I was madly in love with Crystal and this beats it for me. It's such a sexy fragrance and different. I know some people said its generic, but I don't get that from it. I have been a fragrance freak for over 20 years and I have never come across something this different.
It's spicy and sweet but NOT overwhelming like some can be. It's gardenia at its finest and coconut. First spray I get the gardenia and peony mostly and some spice. After an hour it turns into something very unique on me. I get the coconut, musk, gardenia, spices, amber, and ginger. The spiciness in here is different. It's cardamon and ginger with a hint of pepper.
This is a very sexy, grown-woman, she-knows-what-she-wants fragrance. Very nice and worth the money! The bottle is so pretty as well. A dark smoky color with a diamond as the top.
I loved this in the store. Wore it for fifteen minutes before making my decision to purchase. I should've worn it longer, because I didn't like the smell after I'd worn it all day. It was strong and a little too mature for me. The notes that were the longest lasting were powdery, fruity but in a stale synthetic way. I gave it to my mom.
Versace Crystal Noir is, without a doubt, a "little black dress" perfume. I smell it, and immediately think cocktail party attire.
To me, the notes that stand out the most at first sniff are gardenia, pepper, sandalwood, and musk. Once the drydown begins, though, I pick up on more of the coconut. The coconut doesn't give a tropical vibe to the fragrance, though. Instead, the coconut adds a richness to the sandalwood. The sandalwood and the coconut together almost smell like figs to me, for some reason.
There's a bright and fresh quality to Crystal Noir, but it's not too bright. This is still very much a nighttime fragrance. I think the ginger and the orange flower add that fresh quality to the perfume, which prevents Crystal Noir from being too cloying or too heavy. This is why I find it to be a "wearable" nighttime perfume.
Overall, I find this to be quite a sexy nighttime fragrance. It's powdery, musky, and woody, with some spice to it. It's all of these things without being too heavy or too "old," though.
This perfume screams i am a strong woman but i want you to appreciate my vulnerability. I am intense but i challenge you to make me lighthearted. I am sexually provocative, but i want you too see me as innocent. It is dark, brooding and mysterious. I imagine a fierce, husky woman wearing this scent, one who wants to appear as a delicate fragile woman. The notes in this perfume contrast and make it a contradiction, it is soft and creamy one moment, yet sharp and dark the next. It is confused, lost and wants to be found and appreciated. Strong, long lasting & perfect evening scent, for the strong, silent, misunderstood woman who wants nothing more, than to let her guard down and be seen and appreciated for who she really is.
Yet another perfume that reminds me of freshly shampooed hair :/
To me, "Crystal Noir" doesn't smell very "noir" at all. It's light, airy and rather generic, with little depth.
A better version of this scent would be "Dangerous Complicity" by Etat Libre d'Orange, but even that's pretty weak.
Red lip, smokey eyes, black dress and leather jacket. Something is missing! Its crystal noir!
Oh this perfume... Its sex in a bottle! is is the perfect scent for clubbing and nights out! Its is so mystirious sexy and unique. A woman who wears this can break boys hearts. She is goergous and adventourous.
I sampled this perfume at Nordstrom and liked it (remembering it as smooth white floral with fresh coconut). I bought the eau de toilette at Nordstrom's Rack a week later and it was nothing at all like I remembered. I'm not sure what the difference is between the EDP and EDT, but I do not like what I got at all. To me this EDT is very soapy - Irish Springs realness. I don't know what happened to the coconut I thought I remembered at the department store because all I could smell was nauseating waves of gardenia and soap. I want to sample the EDP again so I can really tell the difference between the two. I wouldn't be surprised if I liked this perfume some time in the future (my opinions are always changing), but for now, it is my least favorite scent in my wardrobe.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE AT FIRST SNIFF! I can't stop smelling the paper strip! It smell so clean and divine, but it catches attention at the same time. I didn't expect this to smell this good, but I'm thrilled! I hope to buy this one soon! Creamy, dreamy, mmm..:)
Dark scent indeed! Too heavy to my nose at the beginning. However, after half an hour I could smell very nice flowers' bouquet. Scent was mysterious, feminine, perfect for a night temptress.
Base notes - again too strong. I like a bit softer fragrances, it is just a matter of my taste, not this scent's disadvantage.
I focused my expectations on that coconut note and so expected a gourmand scent, but the gardenia isn't having none of that. Instead, this is non-edible coconut soap. But a really good, luxurious one that is a bit pricey, but you pay up because you want to treat yourself.
Update: It is currently my favourite bedtime scent, because of how clean, smooth, creamy and soothing it feels.
Absolutamente fantástico !! o aroma é viciante e forte!! diferente de todos os perfumes que já experimentei. Super original e o frasco é cheio de estilo. O meu perfume preferido, sem dúvida!
This one is just ok for me. I don't get any coconut or floral. On me I get a spicy citrusy woodsy note. It stays close to my skin and after about 3 hours I can't really smell much of it anymore, on my skin or on my clothes. I did get a compliment on it early this morning, but I had just sprayed it. I got this in a swap so it didn't cost me anything. I'll probably end up keeping it, but once I finish it I won't be purchasing it again. Not enough projection or sillage for me to be a favorite.
Smelled it on another person today... It smelled like diapers on her!
I was standing 6 feet away and she was surprised I could smell it from this far...
For me, it was LOTS of coconut. Strong, sweet smell, not too overpowering, but lacks a hint to me.
On the Versace site both the perfume and the edt have the same notes listed, which are not the ones in the list here, but the pyramid as mentioned in reviews here with the fig. The edt and edp smell the same to me too. Maybe fragrantica listed the wrong pyramid? I do not smell coconut indeed but the ginger, orange flower and cardemom seem to be in. I do not recognize fig from the alternatieve pyramid but the Frangipani shows up now and then I think. I love it very much so far anyway! Just got me a 90 ml bottle of edp after testing my miniature edt a few times. The edt is short lasting on my skin so that is why I bought the edp. I just have the edp on my wrist now for the first time but the sillage already is clearly better and after half an hour it is really still there for 90% what I cannot say about the edt! I am happy it smells the same as the edt though but way stronger!
A good friend of mine wears this and I like it on her. It's sexy and sensual, but too musky and dark for me.
I would never have imagined that the house of versace could have such a fantstic, wonderful fragrance with so much character. It is thanks to so many positive reviews and the fact that this beauty is discontinued that i got completely intrigued.
Why on earth did Versace decide to discontinue such masterpiece ? It is so different than all those mmmhhhe floral fruity juices. This opening of gardenia, blackcurrant, coconut is smittering. It smells almost like minty cacao, i know sounds strange but believe me it is an unique sensual aroma and the drydown is delicious, not cloying sweetness but a soft milky trail, it is an intoxicating fragrance. Highly addictive, i will have to stock as many bottles as i can because this is a gem which i will not be able to replace easily. Versace, bring it back, it is the only perfume in your house which has class and amazing allure, why are you taking this masterpiece away? Enjoy it now before it is completely out of stock.
I bought this for a very special occasion and found that the silliage wasn't enough for me so I bought Elizabeth Taylor's White Diamonds instead as I didn't care about the notes, just that the fragrance was glamorous
Ich finde den Duft zu künstlich, zu viel Plastikgeruch.
Backstory: This is what the salesperson gave to me when I asked if they had Gucci Rush.
Immediately upon smelling out of the bottle, my brain released pheromones and slowed into a trance. On my skin, however, it is a different story. My skin amplifies the sandalwood, amber, pepper, ginger and cardamom. The sillage is huge. After many hours of wear, the amber dominates, making the drydown seductive and confident.
What has become clear: this is definitely a night-time, come-hither, let's-imbibe perfume. Worn otherwise it's inappropriate, making me seem like a walking carnal spice rack. Sometimes I get heavenly gardenia-coconut wafts that would work well with cleavage and hedonism but it's a bit too heavy and dark otherwise.
I'm sorry, Crystal Noir, you're staying on the Like shelf. You had potential with your coconut-amber but I can smell too much sandalwood in the initial stages and not enough erotic transcendence.
Before I checked the notes I was like this smells like cacao. But then I was like okey coconut? Maybe in combination with other notes the mix of coconut, gardenia and amber gave me the impression of hot cacao. Anyway, it's very sexy, warm, femminine. For sure will give you a lot of compliments. Lasting power is great and is a nice surprise that something like thisi came from Versace house. It's on my 'to buy' list now.
Sharp white floral with hints of coconut. Feminine, sexy, and fresh perfume. Very long lasting.
Dear Readers,
I agree with Ms Mortazuma for I too was shocked that the house of Versace with Donatella and her new crew made finally a fragrance that smells delighting and possibly I would like to own.
Now, how I came across this perfume, I was buying Eros and I was talking with the handsome and kind salesmen ,we ended up talking about Blonde by Gianni Versace and how much I lament its absence and the bewitching gardenias it had, he gave me a glittery gaze and a smile and he told me that he feels I may delight in of one of the crystal lines of Versace,despite I don't fancy Donatella's creations that didn't make a fan of her crystal line fragrances, but me being a fair optimist, I decided to give it a try and he revealed to me Crystal Noir.
Wow, yes it is a very dark sensual fragrance that has character and a lot of exotic allure and sophistication , I safely say I love it and
I can honestly say bravo Donatella Versace for going to rehab and channeling the striking and fabulous energies of Versace to create this fragrance, its fabulous and on my skin this scent lasted awhile which I enjoyed a lot !.
On my skin, the gardenias and coconut were very apparent but the amber gave it that good "MmmmMm, come hither and follow me " signal and I liked that a lot and that was just a drop.
Although I spoke with my sister about it and she tried it as well but she has her eyes on it, so out of respect I wont purchase it for myself if she chooses it to be her new signature scent but I would admire this fragrance and I do hope it stays for a long time, this perfume is a good buy for the evening and its also office friendly but it does have a lot of presence but if you delight in standing out exotically , then you go girl because this is your perfume!.
First spray (paired with the lotion) is strong. I got hit with ginger and gardenia the most. However, within the hour it settled into a softer, sexy, woody/fruity floral. I am glad the gardenia is not loud and in your face because gardenia can give me a migraine instantly if it is not blended well with other notes. I pick up on the coconut a lot and I'm loving it! It's blended so nicely in there. Not sweet at all and doesn't come off as a tanning lotion or shampoo coconut smell. The amber gives it a very sexy, dark touch that compliments the coconut deliciously.
This scent to me is very feminine with a sexy dark sultry secret. It is not overwhelming and not offensive in my opinion. I see a lot of people saying it smells like Euphoria (which I love). I feel like Euphoria is more woodsy and this is almost milky. Both are sexy in different ways.
I love it! It is beautiful, warm, powdery and slightly musky. Right up my alley! This is a one of a kind type of fragrance - I have never smelled another quite like it and I love it because of that. I also smell coconut and I love anything with coconut in it (Reb'l Fleur is another coconut fav of mine). It is also very long lasting on my skin. I don't know why but most fragrances are long lasting on my skin. This is in my top 5. I will continue to repurchase until I get tired of It which I hope never happens. It is truly a beautiful fragrance.
at the first test i didn't like this one because of the strong peper in the opening.... but as is settles down, it becomes delicious, coconutty floral, rich and sensual....like clean and fresh but sexy and deep at the same time....i'm glad i waited a little for the spices to soften because it is a really beautiful scent for nights out or any special ocassion when you want to make a statement. you'd better be light-handed with this or if not, you will end up overwhelmed by the strong scent, as well as the others around you! it's a seriously powerful perfume. very original, i have never smelt something similar. Love it!
I bought a 50 ml of yellow diamond and it comes with a free sample of this and the bright crystal. I tried it on and I instantly fell in love with the scent. At first it was sweet and floral and after awhile I smell the coconut, and something else. It was lovely, this will be my next buy.
This was one of the few fruity floral fragrances that actually appealed to me and didn't make me smell like I just came back from an open market. I was quite surprised with its ability to settle well with my usual balsamic/amber preferring skin. Impressive to say the least and left me in a bit of shock because I've found most fragrances post Gianni's death to reek of desperation and banality.
Not so with Crystal Noir. This was the shred of hope I still had for that legacy. On my skin, my pores seemed to spit out any traces of coconut, pepper, and ginger...rendering them undetectable. All I got left with was this dark, warm, sensuous, creamy floral composition with a complimentary side of fruit so I may bask in this unanticipated experience.
A fruity-floral that finally liked me...
and most importantly, a fruity-floral which -I- actually like. And from VERSACE!? Unbelievable...and still, left me speechless but smiling. A worthy keeper at last.
The EDT definitely left a drydown on me which had obvious coconut and the longevity was terribly brief (less than 1 hour).
The EDP is where it is at with me, so the review above is referencing to the EDP. VERY nice on me and complex.
this is a review of the EdP - which apparently is harder to find. Most places carry the EdT only.
To me it SCREAMS out: I am BLACK PEPPER hear me ROAR! .. and a dose of gardenia that dries to a musky amber. The coconut is not strong - actually it is very faint.
it isn't bad, I just think its got too much black pepper and makes me sneeze when I sniff it. As if someone just filled a ground pepper shaker.
EDIT - I had a chance to smell/test the EdT which is the only version sold in the majority of US department stores. The EdT has like little to NO pepper scent, and is not bad.
@Lat is right: the composition is not that which is written on this description! There are blackcurrant, violet.... And vanilla is intense at the end.
I love!!
No wonder there's so much confusion about this one. EDP and EDT are totally different.
Here's the notes listed on my EDT sample:
top: blackcurrant, black fig, violet
heart: tuberose, frangipani, jasmine
drydown: sandalwood, cashmeran, vanilla pod, heliotropine
So, as you can see nothing matches the list above.
I know why I have always liked this scent. It reminds me of Armani Mania, it has the same deep, cashmere-like creaminess and softness. For EDT the initial blast is blackcurrant (very short-lived) and then violet. After a while it settles down to sandalwood (mainly), with lots of violet, jasmine and vanilla pod.
I can't find anywhere gardenia or coconut. Anywhere. It's nice, but it's not what I was expecting. The amber turns into some citric note, it's warm, floral and sweet. Nothing out of this world really.
Creamy white floral perfume.
Very disappointed, I expected a classy fragrance but to me, 21 years old, it smells cheap and vulgar. A lot of people commented here that it smells like "cosy luxury", sorry but this reminds me of the Victoria's Secret perfumes. ( Which I like but I don't associate with luxury).
I would only see a a very confident girl under 18 wearing this...Or someone wanting to dress up as a Mean Girls character.
A well-meaning salesgirl sprayed a bit on me, and it's okay. It is certainly an interesting take on coconut! I can see why it is so popular, even if it isn't my personal taste in fragrance. It lasts forever on my skin and has decent projection. It does have a unique quality that is charming, it is just not something I would wear, but how boring the world would be if we all had the same tastes! :)
The initial top note I got was coconut, then the darker aspects emerge, with a creamy floral and woods. It just doesn't mesh well with my skin, although I am sure it would smell lovely on someone else.
What? How can this be discontinued? I have been so deeply in love with this fragrance!!! It's one of those that whenever I wear... gives me the weetest darkest feel!!
Very sexy attractive perfume,got compliments from man when I wear it! should be only used for the special occasions and not at all for professional time ,otherwise no one will work ,all eyes and attention will be around you :)))
Very long lasting in elegant manner, feeling confident and assertive Once I spread it around !
On me this perfume has some very strong coconut and pepper notes. To me it smells a bit like radox bubble bath and gets a little boring after a while but I like the idea behind it.
Crystal Noir represents a very unique blend of creamy and spicy which I find quite intriguing and deeply sensual. But still I can't quite get along with it. I guess it's one of those fragrances that are great on others but just not for me.
how can it be discontinued if it is still on Versace site?
Well fellow Crystal Noir lovers, I am quite heartbroken to tell you this. I have recently found out from Macy's & Sephora sales personnel that this perfume has been discontinued! I am madly in love with this perfume, and cannot believe Versace would discontinue it. First Midnight Poison and now this? :(
You better buy up what you can now, I know I will.
What a lovely rich fragrance! I do not smell any coconut. On me it is very creamy and sophisticated. The dry down is light. Once it dries down I can not smell it. However, those around me continue to get a light creamy whiff as I move.
Only three words: love love love this perfume!! Its really feminine and distinct.. Sensualle, classy and alluring.. Just wish it could last a bit longer
I love it.. I never want to change this one!
I can imagine this suiting a very confident, successful businesswoman in her 40s. Crystal Noir has a slightly masculine vibe to my nose and I don't find the coconut to be creamy at all. I would like this much more if the coconut note was more prominent and creamier on me. This is not for me and I don't find it sexy.
almost makes me think of calvin cliens euphoria pretty sexyesque one of those scents thats almost a sexy scent sexy lite for those who dont want the whole shibang smells pretty and has a lovely bottle
I like the creamy, spicy and strong scents in this perfume. It is very mystic, dark and sensual perfume. Perfect for winter.
This is a lovley little jewel.
It smells warm and inviting, a bit like.. "luxury cozy"
It's like drinking a hot cup of chaitea with rum and whipped creamy coconut on top. Served in exclusive crystal glasses on a rustic wooden table, decorated with a large centerpiece of white gardenias.
not that sexy as i'd have expected. would not wear it for to make out, but I'd definitely put it on going to opera, concert or a date
love it, too bad its so faint..
A warm sweet vanilla musk with hint of coconut, gorgeous scent but skin only after first 10 min and then my nose has to be touching my skin to smell it.. Lasts about 4 hrs on me.
very pretty and elegant for my skin chemistry. this coconut-musky fragrance is so beautiful and skinny and in my opinion, it is suitable to winter's weather.
This one's not as dark as the name suggests, bot more a mixture of tropical (coconut) and sweet flavours, combined with a powdery appearance. It's ok, nothing special, more for girls than for women.
I sprayed this fragrance on a paper strip the other day and gave it to my sister. When I smelled it, it was nice and floral with a hint of a tropical accord, probably because of the coconut in here. But, when I gave the paper strip to my sister, she loved it very much. So much that she decided that it will be her next purchase. Not an outstanding fragrance in my opinion, but it's definitely quite pleasant.
I like this fragrance, it is dark and sensual. However my mum and nana told me it smelt like dishwashing liquid when i sprayed it for them to try. There is something a little chemical about it in the notes.
First impressions: Crystal Noir is clean, unique, and intriguing. I'd classify it as a boardroom scent. It's pleasant.
I don't normally like scents with a lot of coconut in them, but the coconut in this is blended well enough and harmonizes with the other notes. It adds a little something extra to the gardenia/sandalwood/orange blossom/pepper combination without turning my nose. I'm not sure I'm completely sold on it yet, but it's nice.
This is a spicy floral with a creamy coconut twist! Once again it all comes down to personal skin chemistry and how the scent reacts with this. But I have to say, for a blind buy I did pretty damn good! ;) This perfume is sultry, elegant and so unique from any other scent I've indulged in. It makes you feel like you should be wearing a gorgeous set of heels, a Little Black Dress, and your best lipstick for a romantic date. The combination of spicy, floral, woods and creamy coconut....makes this a Versace masterpiece.
I have the 30ml EDT....Very elegant, but draws people in a little closer. I pull this little gem out when I want to feel special in the board room:)
I have a miniature of Versace Crystal Noir edp. The first time I sniffed it from the bottle, it smelled quite nice. It's so unique, dark, sensual, and exotic in my opinion. Too bad, after I sprayed it on my skin it became too much, it's too strong, and I can only noticed woody, woody, woody and woody. Definitely not my cup of tea.
And then I gave it to my mom, and oh God it smelled so good on her. There's no over powering woody note on her, the dry down turned to a warm, elegant, sexy, floral scents. The staying power on me and my mom was superb.
Now I'm still curious about this fragrance, why it's not working on me. I think I'll give it another try.
Update: merely adding that I have the miniature EDT and it lasts for approximately 6 hours. Not bad for an EDT miniature. Furthermore the drydown is a powdery coconut, but also an exquisite spicy note and it is truly wonderful
This is my first Versace fragrance. I can only describe it this way:
Transparent and clear as a crystal, or like a well written book; an uncluttered melody. Mysterious and dark like the darker flat and sharp notes on the piano, promising mysterious textures, sounds and all things of beauty and of substance. Transparent, clear, mysterious and I know that seems to be a contradiction in terms, but that is how this fragrance is: clean, clear, uncluttered, mysterious and complex, all in one. I am definitely in the market for a bigger bottle after the miniature.
Very powerful fragrance, sweet, woody and musky, vanille ( i know theres not vanille in, but i can feel is smell)coconut and floral, there's something about the top scent that remindes me floral detergent. I used to love it, but after chanel coco noir, this became a very weird fragrance to me.
Despite its popularity, I found this scent quite unique and special. I love the coconut note, but upon a closer, deeper whiff, I find the mixture of coconut and ginger note slightly nauseating. Crystal Noir is very potent and thus you have to spray sparingly. It is a dangerously sexy, femme fatale evening scent.
Update: This perfume does not agree with me at all. It is starting to smell like body odor. It's a scrubber for me.
This smells a bit like suncream nothing special
This is my first Versace buy and I am loving it. It is without doubt a sensual and elegant perfume. The wonderful symphony of beautiful and delicate notes plays on the skin giving out an aura of mystery. Crystal Noir you have captured my heart and I adore you.
I'm looking for something dark, sensual and seductive! I've found Ricci Ricci by Nina Ricci and now Versace Crystal Noir! Can anyone tell me which scent they prefer? It seems that this Versace CN has got the most consistent reviews and seems to be the most unique which is exactly what I want! So far this is winning me over, this WILL be a blind buy I'm just hoping my skin works well with this! It's a risk I'll take! Any help with this I would much appreciate! Thank you in advance! :) xo
Someone at my local Trader Joe's smelled amazing, so I followed the scent and and asked its owner what it was. She said 'Versace Crystal Noir layered with Egyptian Musk' - absolute magic together! Very floral, sexy, musky and feminine to my nose and probably best suited to cooler weather and/or as an evening scent. I didn't get the coconut note that other reviewers mention. I can't wait to try some, this may very well be my HG scent combo!
I love this classy perfume, the only note that bugs me a bit must be the ginger, but it's not enough to prevent me from bying this gorgeous scent.
It has a husky envelopping warmth (and that's due to the amber note which I adore),a beautiful but not in-your-face projection, it's amazingly long lasting and lingers on clothes... I noticed that even when the scent has disappeared from my skin, when I wear a jacket for example that still has the scent on, I can smell the perfume on my skin again as well as on the jacket of course!
I've also noticed that when I pour water on my skin even when the scent is fading or seems non-existed, it projects once again!
If I could describe this sent with one adjective, I would call it 'orgasmic' :-P , especially if it is worn by a person with the proper skin combination!
I've had this for a few months and don't think I'll ever get tired of it. I love its creaminess and mellowed coconut and gardenia notes particularly. Crystal Noir is warm and sensuous and gorgeous from beginning to end.
A very "first class" perfume indeed. It is really amazing very long lasting with a unusual bottle.
One of the very best perfumes I have ever had and I believe strongly that it is suitable for all over the year round. The mixture of all individual notes is superb and the result is that you end smelling "superb" and collect many many compliments when using this perfume. I wish this would never discontinue. Excellent job Versace.
C.Noir really is like an Adams family member and I just cannot conect the reviews below with it, describing it as romantic, sexy and elegant. To me it is witchy, weird, black magic, wattahell kind of scent.
Extravagant - definitely. "Romantic and sexy"? - yes if rubber suits are your thing. SM in a bottle.
The craziest thing is - I don't dislike it at all; I'm actually loving it more and more as the years pass (i.e. I'm maturing). When I first sensed it (approximately seven years ago), it primerely startled me. Then it spooked me. And then I saw the ugly lid flacon pulled out from that LV bag and finally accepted the fact that it really IS a regular perfume, from a regular designer house. Before I got used to it, every other girl around had it, wore it, drank it or whatever... Yes, that kind of girls who thought that walking around a LV bag was oh so fabulous and special.
I'm affraid that was the worst thing that could have happened to this little freak (though sellers were pleased, no doubt about it): instead of remaining so misterious, unique and rebelious as it undeniably is, it became just another regular every-day all-around pop cologne.
After all being said, I do hope that some day C.Noir will become mass-neglected thanks to just onother one-season-wonder. Before that, I don't feel ready to really test our love-hate relationship in person and on my own neck.
The perfect example why body chemistry is so important:
one of my friend owns it, and on her, it is a cold, strict, clean scent.
On me, this is the most beautiful, warm, peppery, spicy fragrance ever! A little bit masculine at the first minute, but then it turns into a miracle. Basically the scent is the same on me and my friend, but still, we smell so different!
This one is the sexiest perfume I smelled so far. I can definiately smell the pepper, ginger and amber notes with a hint of flowers and coconut. I am totally in love.
However I have the EDT version, so the sillage and the longetivity could be better, but they're still decent, and I'm satisfied.
One of the most sexiest perfume I've come across.... Smells warm and sensual!!!! My man loves this on me!!! Perfect for evenin night outs... Surely make everyone heads turn on!!!!!
UNIQUE. No other perfume like it. It is sensuous, elegant and in a class of its own. Good for day or evening as it is not overwhelming. Makes heads turn.
mmmm *opens eyes* HUH? where am i?! *picks self up off of the floor*
this fragrance with its heady balance of gardenia, coconut, fig and sandalwood causes my eyes to slowly droop and my mind to wander to ... somewhere else... somewhere exquisite and mysterious, somewhere where cubicles and harsh, florescent lighting and BITCHY, lazy co-workers no longer exist!!! CRYSTAL NOIR allows me to break away from the chaos and leave my body ... if only for a moment. i can simply sniff my wrists and *vanish* when ever i please. yum, its truly an outstanding composition.
Not my cup of tea. Very little white flowers. Too much sandalwood and musk with coconut, but doesn't read well on me. Very close to the skin, poor longevity, no originiality. Sorry to paint a different picture than most. Try before you buy.
Creamy, spicy and seductively sweet. I am in love!
My first encounter with this fragrance I was around 16 poking around in my mom's beauty stash. I found this perfume, sprayed it, loved it and knew I had to have it. It's been one of my favorites ever since.
I think it's a really sensual, deep and sexy scent. I feel so luxurious and sexy when I wear this. It's very seductive, rich, mysterious and passionate. And so is my love affair with this fragrance!
I smell coconut, spice, oriental flowers, amber and pure sexiness!
I highly recommend this one.
I also wore this scent when I met my boyfriend for the first time, 4 years ago. I hadn't worn it for a while and one day I wanted to wear it again. At once he told me: "you are wearing the scent you wore the day we met". I've never told him before what I wore! I almost didn't remember myself. It's really something special and unique! You WILL get noticed! It's one of my all time favorites and I will always have it in my collection! I love it SOO much!
Quite disappointed with this one that I though would be a winner for me looking at the notes.
But it is Ok - nothing more.
I little bit of coconut and some sweet notes - I even get a faint mintnote from it.
But otherwise it has this syntetical note that many fragrances have these days and that I cant stand.
I was also excpecting something much more creamy but on me it is rather light.
I have the EDP.
Wearing Crystal Noir gives me a feeling of swimming naked in a silver shining creamy water at a calm, warm night or laying on a secret garden in a fullmoon midnight. So creamy, so deep, so sexy....
One word best describes this perfume - GORGEOUS. Very pleased with this one!
Well I really love this one. Sexy, creamy, fresh, and a little spicy. I wore this out the other night and got so many compliments from both men and women. One guy was sniffing around like a hound dog trying to figure out who smelled so good, and when he realized it was me he told me my perfume was "intoxicating". I definitely pick up the gardenia and coconut, which I'm a sucker for in perfumes. I had ordered the EDP on EBay, and was accidentally sent the EDT, which the seller offered to refund $15 of the purchase price, meaning I scored a giant 3.4 oz of this for around $26, which is ridiculous. I think it smells much more expensive than what I paid for it. Amazing lasting power, easily 6+ hours, and I was getting compliments well after I had stopped getting whiffs of it myself, and good silage, too.
Bath and body works has a new scent "amber blush" that smells very VERY much like this. I dont think it's out yet, but my friend sprayed a sample and shoved her wrist in my face "here smell this!" .....immediately i thought "i know this!" to me it was a dead ringer for crystal noir.
I've never been a fan of Versace fragrances and before today, there was only one exception (Versace Versense). I received this little jewel in a swap today and this is now my favorite Versace. I only get coconut after I've smelled it and it starts to leave my senses (you know when you smell something and it lingers in your nose for a brief moment?). I'm really glad the coconut isn't as strong here as many of the reviews had me believe. It's warm and inviting and yes, a bit quirky, but that's how I like my fragrances. The whole aroma brings to mind sweet pea flowers. It's seriously creamy with the tiniest amount of spice thanks to the cardamom. It took me over a year to give this baby a sniff and this is a prime example of why you shouldn't always listen to the negative reviews you read.
Total coconut , just only.
On my skin it's very spicy and fresh. Someone said "weird" and I agree - not in a bad way, it is an interesting, very unusual scent. I can't find coconut at all in this fragrance. I wouldn't wear it, it's too.. aloof for me
peppery, creamy and coconutty gardenia,
i imagine this is what Morticia Addams would wear while holidaying in the tropics.
absolutely heavenly.
I love Crystal Noir & men love it on me. I'm talking every place I've gone to has people wondering what is the smell of my perfume. It's pleasantly strong and very long lasting. I just invested in a new Large size bottle :-)
WAUW!! my best blind buy so far! :-0 This smells really Sensual and Sexy. I can clearly smell the coconut, also the amber and the orange blossem wich gives it a fresh touch. So, this pafum is warm but fresh at te same time. I really keep this one for evenings with my loved one! To special for daytime. I have a mini eau de toilette but this smells not really heavy. For more dept better take the parfum instead. However I do smell the scent the next morning and it than reminds me of the wonderful night we had...;-) Beautyful bottle as wel.
Finally! A fresh spicy scent that I actually like! I am for the most part exclusively into warm spicy scents but the coconut, butteryness is what tempers the fresh spicyness and makes it more than bearable for me. I bought the EDT in rollerball form for a very reduced price and it still envelopes me as I walk around. A small dab is all I needed. So, needless to say, the sillage is wonderful. There is something clearly unisex about it which I am enjoying. It is a scent for a woman wishing to exude stong, independent sexyness. I don't ever see it becoming a favorite because fresh spicy is still not my thing but overall, I am pleased with this scent.
To me, this perfume would have the potential to be perfect if it didn't have the sort of "buttery" scent that is overpowering the rest of the notes. It smells like the icky taste you get in your mouth if you happen to put too much fat butter on the sandwich. Weird, I know, but it ruins the whole perfume for me.
God I wanted to love this, the notes ,... I should have, but it's soooo synthetic to my nose, I just cant get past this problem
I got this as a mini added on to my Lilydirect order, and this is not my kind of scent. I tried this one because I kind of like the Versace yellow diamond scent, though it is very commercial smelling. Though there are some pleasant currant, carnation and fig notes, there is an overwhelming Tropicana coconut sunscreen bulldozing the whole perfume. This is one that has me run to the sink to lather it away. Sigh...
I had to wear this one before I could appreciate it(EDT). On paper, the blast of alcohol was quite off putting, but on skin it is very different. I've been wearing it for a few days and can say that I really like it.
It definitely makes its presence known upon opening. I detect black current and ginger here. The duo kind of bare their teeth and growl a bit at this stage, but they soon sweetly defer to a creamy ride of white flowers dressed with coconut oil and fig juice. It's a nice place to be but there is a hint of baby oil that emerges in this stage that I could do without. Finally, the dry down arrives and I can forgive the Johnson's and Johnson's baby oil threat because of it. It is really one of the most remarkable sandalwood dry downs that I've encountered. It is here that I detect fig the most and the marriage of the two is downright dreamy.
The longevity is amazing! Easily 12 hours or more. I'm glad I got it and think it's definitely worth a spritz for anyone with a soft spot for white orientals and the regal sandalwood.
Not my kind of scent.
In a weird way it is kind of savory rather than sweet-dark, like many others.
I've tried to like many of these darker, more spicy perfumes, but it seems that light, fresh ones are my thing.
So far, I have tried three Versaces and I am huge fan of them all. Crystal Noir, on me, is a sheer but substantial white floral dessert with berries and cream on top. Sandalwood anchors it and gives it the "Noir" edge, but this is fine to wear for daytime as well. This is in line with my chemistry which always makes white florals and sandalwood pop out. I love it!
Edit: not sure why I said berries, as there are none listed, maybe it's the coconut that lends a fruity note?
I bought this at sephora. When I shop for perfumes I usually smell many scents and take my time figuring out which I like but with Versace Crystal Noir, it was the first perfume I stumbled upon and I didn't need to smell anything else, I purchased it on the spot. It's very unique and clean yet yummy. I just couldn't get enough of it.
I was 21 when I had Crystal Noir. And it was my fault.It's not for young 20s or even not for 30s. I see it on a very mature woman who has her own career and adult children. The scent is strong and a bit heavy. Only for nights.
i like it soo much!!very long lasting exotic fragrance, good qualite real Versace
Dark, misterious, elegant...
One of the many perfumes I gave to my mother, I don't remember the reason why... mother's day, birthday... I don't know, but in her, smelled (I said smelled, cause the bottle is done) glorious!
But I found the last drop on the bottle and I tested on my whrist.
The result is... gardenia, instantly!
Then I can detect the amber, and heavy sandalwood, the pepper and the musky note... It's so sexy, great perfume, absolutely love it, lasts forever...
I also have an impression of a "black berries" smell... I don't know why, but i love it!
Suitable for winter and as a night scent, you're gonna kill with this one! femme fatale! LOL!
Most beautiful sensual heavy fragrance i own :)
the notes are right the same for EDP or EDT, just the concentration changes a bit, I have both, and must say I prefer EDT, it's less sharp, creamier, adn EDP has a kind of metallic note at the beginning... but I'm pretty sure there's no Blackcourrant nor none of the note here below :
Blackcurrant, Black Fig, Violet
Heart: Tuberose, Frangipani, Jasmine
Dry Down: Sandalwood, Cashmeran, Vanilla Pod, Heliotropine.
the notes are the ones posted here, i checked at a Versace store. Ginger & pepper, cardamome, orange blossom,Gardenia, Sandalwood, Amber, musc
This fragrance is amazing..... On my skin l all the ingredients are well balanced.... i absolutely love this sent...its one of my favourite...its long lasting on skin and on clothes
After such a long time I was finally able to find a tester. According to the notes I would usually skip this one because I would simply consider it as too heavy. But there was something which made me so curious! Maybe the rave reviews?
Crystal Noir opens not as heavy as I thought, I actually smell some fresh notes which are most likely the cardamom or ginger. I wouldn't say it's a floral however I do smell gardenia. I'm not a quite big fan of pepper in fragrances. It mostly makes me sneeze but this is a smooth, creamy coconut flavored with a tiny bit black pepper. To me it smells pretty exotic, dark and mysterious. Something a femme fatale would wear when seducing a men.
This is without a doubt my favorite going out fragrance.
I thought this might help for those looking for the notes for the eau de toilette version- (I wear this one)I'm not sure whether the notes are the same as the parfum, but when I recieved it as a sample from The Perfume Shop it came enclosed in a Versace Crystal Noir eau de toilette card booklet (100% legit as it is from The Perfume Shop) containing the 1ml vial which listed the notes as the following:
Top: Blackcurrant, Black Fig, Violet
Heart: Tuberose, Frangipani, Jasmine
Dry Down: Sandalwood, Cashmeran, Vanilla Pod, Heliotropine.
Hope this helps! (The notes listed here didn't entice me nearly as much as the one's on the card, the packaging actually threw me a bit too although I love it now, but for instance there's no vanilla listed here which would be a deciding factor for me.)
These are also the notes listed on beautybase.com where they have put 'Crystal Noir is a' magical fragrance: Ethereal yet carnal.Precious, delicate and persistant. It has an ultra feminine oriental/floral scent.Top Notes: Blackcurrant, Black Fig, VioletHeart Notes: Tuberose, Frangipani, JasmineBase Notes: Sandlewood, Cashmeran, Vanilla Pod, Heliotropine.'
I would probably like it much more without the pepper, it smells too sharp on my skin. I mostly get the coconut. And the combination makes it smell sexy, dark, seductive, definitely an evening scent. But I also think it smells quite masculine. It reminds me very much of Hugo Boss In Motion for men.
this is really sexy, light and dark at the same time, it starts very fresh & spicy, and then it gets creamy and so sexy.
Bought this for my sister's birthday, but had to have a sneak preview! My goodness it is gorgeous. When you first smell it, you're hit with the ginger and cardamom quite hard. It thins in your nostril very quickly, and you feel slightly disappointed (is this it?), but then the coconut comes through like a steam train, and you're just left in paradise. Conjures images in my head of a Russian princess, which can only be good.
Infelizmente,esse perfume não me agradou,gosto de fragrancias leves e frescas,achei-o muito noite,fechado demais não consigo me acostumar,vou doar pra minha mãe que gosta de perfumes fortes amadeirados,o coco só aparece no começo,depois some nas madeiras almiscaradas.Devia ter ouvido minha intuição e apostado no SHE WOOD Dsquared,pois o testei e adorei.Agora é pagar e partir pra outro.
Creamy gardenia with a dash of pepper, hint of sandalwood and some ginger to give it a 'chai tea' feel. I absolutely love it and I've never come across anything like it before! To me, this fragrance is almost like an oxymoron.. It is audacious yet comforting, dark yet light, spicy yet delicate (I don't think I'm making much sense here, but I hope you get my drift). But all in all, it is one graceful, sophisticated scent oozing with sensuality and I can imagine it working really well when the weather gets colder.
MMMMM oh my GOODNESS this is genius! I get an effervescent blast of crisp, ice-cold ginger ale, sparkling and fresh. Suddenly I feel pepper; lots of it! For those of you who enjoy pepper in fragrances as much as I do, you're going to get a kick out of this, literally! Peony happens to be my favorite flower, and it shines through beautifully. Finally, fresh (not suntan lotion) coconut, a whisper of amber, and delicate musk come to surface. The sandlewood creates a wonderful base and really helps the fragrance sink into the skin. On me, it lingers for about 4-6 hours (I have the EDT) and the sillage is quite soft. Oh, it is a dream come true for my nose! It's very uplifting and fresh, with a mysterious, unexpected twist. Not your typical Versace, but still masterfully blended and…I could go on and on!
My ex-love, had two bottles in a row :)I have heard so much different opinions about Crystal Noir. Someone feels here coconut, other one only ginger, the next one claims its too sour, the forth one swears it's a masterpiece. For my nose it is like garden of flowers when peonies start to bloom. I don't feel any fruits, just flowers, spices and musk. It is sexy in the most seductive way. Once a girl passed me in summer dress and the wind has brought this perfume. It made her so beautiful!
I think it would be suitable for summer nights especially with someone special...
Oh...If it makes any sense i found Idole by Armani having the same mood.
Anyone by any chance have a sample? Thanks! I'm searching for a signature scent. Thanks other Frag lovers!
OMG!!! This is amazing 10/10….:):):):)
to me this appears like exotic grape. like a pina colada! it's clean, but in a moist, genuine type of way. it delivers very much to thoughts, a day at the seaside on a hot day, dressed in suncream! but simultaneously, it's wealthy enough to be more than that. there is a weak and captivating spiciness to it as well.
i obtained this as a present during summer time time season, but i am dressed in it these days on a cool British Oct day and it still really rests well! stamina is very excellent for me and i really like the easy container with the black cup. i really really like this one, very exclusive to me.
Too much coconut. This is not what I expect from a versace.
It seems to have been reformulated recently. I do not spot as strong as before the coconut scent and it is now much much woodier and drier. It is even closer to Montana 80 now. Now rhe composition presented above is probably right. It did not even list coconut before, as far as I remember, even though everyone recognized its scent.
Wow, I'm really surprised by this one! I'm not so much into real heavy fragrances so by the name Noir I was afraid it would be real heavy. What a nice surprise when I had a chance of testing this one today. It was quite fresh together with flowery and spicy notes. Perhaps it is more meant for evening but I find it also suitable during the day.
I can smell a bit of coconut but definately not too much (I love coconut, but don't want to smell all coconutty) so this is perfect. Would also make a great summer evening perfume.
I was planning on buying something else, but I guess the other one has to wait...
For me all i could smell is pepper and coconut nothing special, might be because it don't work with my skin or my nose i don't know
What can I say.....I love strong and sexy perfumes ,now I found this and I am in love.I smell the coconut but still it is elegant and beautiful.The bottle is as great as the perfume.Love..again
I would probably like this more without the coconut. It's quite noticeable and I just reminds me of the beach and suntan lotion, I'm sure that's not what Versace were aiming for.
(EDT version)
Not going to lie, when I first smelled this I was wondering what all the fuss was about. The first couple mins of the perfume to me felt really strong and just questionable. I do not know a lot about perfume(other than I love it) but I could not recognize any of the listed notes. Fast forward another 10-15 mins, I could not believe this was the same perfume. It smelled so delicious. To me, it smelled more like a sweet floral (creamy gardenia is very present) but with a spicy kick. Fast forward another 20 mins or so and I could smell the coconut-ish smell many of the other members mentioned. I absolutely fell in love with it. To me, it is very sexy and reminds me of the color black or deep red. It gives off a very mysterious trail. I was not sure if I wanted to buy this at first because of some of the comments that made me think of this scent as a possible "trashy" smell but I totally disagree. Yes, the scent is VERY sexy but I think the person wearing it controls the image that is actually created. Personally, I feel this can be a perfume used by the "good girl" who wants to vamp (not tramp) it up as well as the vixen looking to have some harmless fun. Regardless, there is no doubt this is a very seductive smell.
Lasting power on me was amazing....on my skin it lasted about 7 hours (layered over body cream and I can still smell it on my dress almost 24hrs later. I feel this can be used year round, day or night as long as you are very mindful of how much you spray. On hot days I like to use the body cream mixed with another lighter lotion and then I use the rollerball just behind my ears or knees to make sure I don't accidentally overdo it.
Sexy, delicious, creamy, and overall amazing! Bad news...my 18 yr. old son fell in love with it and kept it for himself!
Ok...finally! This is a Versace!
Bold, adventurous, seductress Vamp! =)
The coconut makes it a bit creamy and transports u to a warm summer night. It's a clubbing or a night out with the girls kinda perfume =)
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i blind bought this after reading massive raves about it here n i just got it today n tried it on my shirt n my verdict: It does smell great. Spicy n creamy, not the cheap creamy paris hilton's perfumes have, but it has this coconuty kinda creaminess. Very exotic, rare n intense that will make u just can stop smelling ur wrist.i get a lot of coconuty creaminess in this one with some soft non-overpowering spices. i'd say d sillage n lastingness r indeed powerful. But it is not offensive like midnight fantasy that cloys , chokes,n kills every1 around throughout d day eventhough u try damn hard to remove it with soap especially if worn during d day. d bottle sits nicely and fabulously on my vanity top with other perfumes n i think it stands out d most .Just sumthing that i expected from a glamorously vogue black bottled perfume with huge crystal cut design cap.
One of my favourite ever perfumes reminds me of Bvglari Omnia
This is one of my favorite fragrances right now. It's an incredibly seductive and addictive fragrance with a beautiful blend of spice and floral oriental with a powdery finish. To me, what stands out most is the coconut and cardamom. It has amazing lasting power for an EDT. It will last all day and is best worn during the evening. I've convinced two of my coworkers to buy the large bottles. I'm gay and I find this scent so intoxicating I really want to just want to fall in love with any woman that can pull it off.
Antoine Lie is a crazy genius, and this is another proof of this ! No one but him could blend fruity-floral and oriental notes at the perfection.
This is by far one of the best fragrances in the designer repertoire!! It is not for the innocent, fruity type of girl. It is very intense, and sensual, and just all around fierce. This scent never fails to receive those "What are you wearing?!" Questions/compliments. If you want a memorable fragrance this is for you! It is A+Mazing!!
A very warm and beautiful fragrance, but it doesn't last long :(
An excellent fragrance for cold nights because it's too strong. i love!
Beautiful fragrance but does not last.
Must be the musk and amber together in the base. Because that's what gives chanel eau tendre its fullness And warmth .They share that same base. Incredible! This is grown up but young. Fresh but seductive and sweet Its masculine in a way yet utterly feminine. I Love it!!!!!
I am going to get a second bottle. This is to die! I hope I can always find this scent. It's so sexy and good. One of the best! Love the amber musk and coconut. It's a feeling rather than just a scent. It has a body and a warm cloud of something amazing that I so far only experienced in chanel eau tendre. I don't know if its a special musk they share.
I love it!!!!!! when I wear it everyone asks me what I am wearing...I feel sexy wearing it!!!!You must try this!!!!
I love it everywhere I go people ask what in wearing and all they say is that it's beautiful and mysterious.. I love this perfume it's sexy beautiful and like other say mysterious had down this is my favorite and HotCouture by Givenchy there both sexy and last and last I can't explain they make me feel sexy beautiful and mysterious love them both very much
I bought it due to the reviews. I have to agree with the previous post, make sure you try it before you purchase it. It's very strong, creamy and heavy. Is not a bad scent, I find it more suitable for winter. I gave it to my mom, she loved it. She loves the smell of gardenias, which in this perfume I think is the note that dominates the entire fragrance.
TRY BEFORE BUY!..very strong and potent made my nose burn.. I barely smelled any coconut : ( .. smells like this Dominican hair conditioner called silicon mix bambu..
Starts very peppery for the first 2 hours. That's really all I could smell for the first 2 hours, then it transitioned to coconut--such an unusual transition from such a strident, spicy pepper to the mellow tropical coconut. There is a light floral undertone throughout that becomes more pronounced with the coconut, but it is not a prominent floral note. Sillage starts out strong but diminished quickly. Overall longevity around 4 hours.
I bought a sample today... i'm not sure how I feel with this perfume.. it's very classy, smels good-quality and expensive, but I think is too spicy for my taste. I like some strong sweet fragances, but spices make me think of men perfume. It's a really good fragance, maybe not for me
Masterpiece , Wonderful and elegant , heavy and can be used by men easily so I do not feel embarrassed when i wear it , very long lasting , MUST HAVE IN ANY COLLECTION 10____10
Oh my god. I ordered Prada Candy L'eau online and received a tester of this with it. I was amazed! Couldn't believe I'd just spent so much on a perfume (a weak one at that) when this had been under my nose the whole time! I saw a friend at Boots who works on the Benefit counter and she loved it so much she asked me what it was and took me to show her friend on the Clarins counter, who also wanted it. Both sprayed on their skin and it smelt terrible, they were gutted it didn't smell the way it did on me! So when testing this be sure to try on your skin first, body chemistry stands for a lot with this one! But on me, it's beautiful and somewhat mysterious, great for evening wear.
Not sure if I'd buy this - maybe if I was after another heavier deeper fragrance. I barely picked up the coconut notes mentioned in the other reviews. All that aside, I couldn't stop sniffing my hand and the scent lasts for hours!
Update: I bought this and I'm finding it a bit masculine now. I have been layering it with Police Dark Femme and the combination is amazing!
This perfume is unique, sexy and mystique. It stays on me for 5+ hours, and it is not too strong. I can spray the Edt a couple of times without worrying about over-spraying. However, i find that the edt is actually stronger than the edp. The coconut does not make it a tropical smell, which is amazingly clever of Versace. The bottle is very sexy, i wish i could flaunt it, but i have to keep my perfumes away from light! I like to wear Crystal Noir in the evenings or on cloudy days, to add to the mystery of this scent.
This is the first time I buy a fragrance without testing it. I did read some reviews and quite sure that I would love it. But then, expectedly, and unexpectedly, I'm pretty let down.
I don't like the top note, middle note or the base note whatsoever. I'm a big lover for Kiehl's Amino Acid Shampoo, the coconut scent is insanely good! So, I assumed that this one would be the same. I guess I was too young, too simple. The coconut is so sharp and does not blend at all.
In a nutshell, it is quite a bland fragrance.
I received mine in the mail today. Yet another scent that I love. Clean, sweet, floral on me are how I could describe it best...a little goes a long way on me though. And I love the obnoxious size bottle cap! :)
I'm in love with this fragrance! I work in a perfume store, and this is the one I decided to try on my first day. I've been crazy about it ever since. My coworker was trying to convince me that Bright Crystal was the best perfume in the store, and while I admit that Bright Crystal is very nice, there's something about Crystal Noir that makes me say "yes. This is my scent." So I bought it with my first paycheck.
It's floral, but not in a way that you would expect. It reminds me of this coconut incense that I used to buy all the time. Maybe that's why I'm so partial to it--it stirred up memories.
I get compliments on this fragrance every time I wear it. I'm not a very confident person, but when strangers ask me about this perfume on me, I feel like Wonder Woman.
Gosh, I just love this perfume. I think it smells so elegant.
It's a beautiful rich, deep and dark floral that has real staying power.
A fall and winter must have fragrance.
I smelled this in Ulta and I must say I love it. There is something sultry and mysterious about it. I picture this as a wonderful night time scent...when the lights are low the vixen comes out ;-) SERIOUSLY contemplating purchasing but I'm unsure of the longevity.
I find the Crystal Noir very in line with the other Crystals (bright and yellow). They all share the same fresh-citrusy-gingery character. The difference with this is the coconut note, which gets more prominent as the top notes subside. The coconut note here is not very real-life or foody, it is there blended always with the gingery freshness but won't make you instantly think of coconut, pina coladas or sandy beaches when you smell it. Its character reminded me a bit of Salvador Dali's Laguna, the way coconut is blended with a zingy fruity accord.
I had a friend... Truly special girl and now a great woman who was/is quite the character. Life made her so aggressive, straight forward and so fragile at the same time. Hard to handle extreme dualities. She adored this perfume! And it was probably the reason why I didn't want to like it. It seemed "too much" to me. But it wasn't CNV.
It was when we gave each other space I gave myself a chance to really experience this perfume.
Spicy, creamy, deep and dark. And so comforting! Winter cuddle.
Love having CN EDT in my collection, it's a real gem. Like that friend I talked about.
I'm happy to put this one on again now that the weathe ris hotter! :) I missed this spicy freshnes! When it's colder, it's still nice, put a bit too "clean" soapy, floral notes of orange blossom & gardenia come out more!
Now it's hotter, so I like the creamyness it gets after a while, with cardamome blending with coconut and sandalwood and amber in the dry down! sexy but still classy and dark! love it!
I traded in my Hypnotic Poison for this one yesterday because it just wasn't for me.
Crystal Noir on me is spicy spicy spicy! For the first maybe half an hour it's like walking through an Indian spice market or getting your favorite curry from a restaurant. I get no floral's at all. Eventually it does get a little creamy and after a long while all that spice settles into something a little sweeter and maybe musky. This is what I wanted Dior's Poison to be; dark, rich, mysterious and just a hint of sweetness. I don't know if I'm finding that coconut so many are talking about because this does have gardenia and like I've written in countless reviews, gardenia goes oily on me and smells like popcorn butter, but I'm not getting that here. What I'm getting instead is a creamy oiliness almost exactly like the virgin coconut oil I use sometimes for a moisturizer (but I don't use it when I use perfume so it wasn't that). So maybe that's the coconut (even though a lot of reviewers are saying that's not actually a note in this) or maybe it's the gardenia. I don't know but it's not gross. Also, this isn't a silage beast on me, and it stays real close to the skin.
Edit: *sigh* returned this one too. I thought I was really going to like it, but it was just too linear on me. Just peppery and I really couldn't detect it after about an hour and a half. Even when I sprayed some on my kids (they're good sports!) it was gone way too fast. I'm being to think I have a messed up nose!
I smelled this at Sephora a couple of weeks ago and I loved it. They gave me a sample to take home and I cannot wait to pick up my own bottle. Sophisticated and sexy but not to overpowering. Not as long lasting as I'd like it to be but very good nonetheless. This is a new love.
منم خیلی دوستش دارم
You really have to love coconut to love this one. If you do, this is darker and sultrier than your average coconut frag. Like a goth girl gone to the beach.
I cannot wait to get my hands on a bottle of this wonderful juice. It is strong on me, and I have to say that NOIR is one of the reasons I live for the nighttime!
It's not a lie if I say this is the most popular women fragrance in my country!
Every girl has/had at least one bottle of this fragrance in her collection.
I had a chance to test it out on my skin via my sample and see what's the magic of this fragrance that drive most women crazy!
The opening of this fragrance is semi fresh fruity scent with sharp and peppery aroma and some sweetness in the background.
The pepper note is a bit strong at the start but fades away really quick and give his space to the yummy coconut!
The coconut scent doesn't smell tropical like "Creed VIW" for example. it's more sweet than "VIW" and to be honest it's not as quality as Creed but it's really pleasant.
Beside this semi fresh coconuty scent you can smell some bright floral notes too.
Now in the dry down, the white and bright floral notes become stronger and give the scent a very natural and relaxing smell.
It's very interesting that the white floral notes have almost an earthy feeling too. it's like being in a meadow with tons of white flowers and beside the smell of those flowers you can smell the earth, rocks and other natural things in your sight.
Very beautiful mid.
Now in the base, it's time for sweet vanilla plus weaker floral notes to shine. it's very pleasant but not as great as the mid.
Both projection and longevity is very good.
I think it's not suitable for a man, but it's a magical and charming fragrance on a woman.
ديگه فكر نميكنم دختري تو ايران باشه كه اين عطر رو نداشته باشه از بس اين عطر بين خانوما محبوب و شناخته شدس
رايحه اوليه اين عطر بوي نسبتا شاداب و تا حدودي شيرين و ميوه اي هست كه مقدار مشخصي بوي فلفل باهاش تركيب شده و بوشو تند و فلفلي ميكنه
نترسين! بوي فلفل درسته قويه اما خيلي زود و در عرض كمتر از يك دقيقه محو ميشه و جاي خودشو به رايحه نارگيل و رايحه نيمه شيرين وانيل ميده
بوي نارگيل تو اين عطر خيلي خوشبو هست اما كيفيت متوسطي داره و به عنوان مثال با كيفيت رايحه نارگيل تو عطر كريد ويرجين آيلند واتر قابل مقايسه نيست
در كنار رايحه نارگيل شما يه بوي ملايمي هم از گلها حس ميكنين
در رايحه مياني بوي گلها كه حس خيلي سفيد و ملايمي دارن قويتر ميشن كه به نظر من بهترين قسمت اين عطر رايحه مياي اش هست
بوي گلها يه ته بوي خاكي مانند هم دارن. مثل اينكه شما وارد يه دشت بزرگ پر از گلهاي سفيد بشين و علاوه بر بوي گلها، بوي برگ و ساقه و خاك محيط رو هم استشمام كنين
حس بسيار خوب و طبيعي داره و شخصا خيلي اين بوي طبيعي رو دوست دارم
در ادامه و در رايحه پايه بوي گلها تا حد زيادي ضعيف ميشن و رايحه وانيل قويتر و شيرينتر ميشه و شما اين بو رو كه خوب و دلپذير و جذاب هست تا انتها حس ميكنين
در كل عطر خيلي خوب و خوشبويي هست
پخش بو و ماندگاري خيلي زيادي داره
This is my signature scent,for the past 5 years I've always had a bottle of this.I really love the coconut smell in it.Very good lasting power,It's sweet but in the same time fresh.I really love love love this one!You should deffinitely wear this,if you want to attract attention!
well i really like this for spring-summer, for hot weather; it's very fresh and sharp at the beginning, citrus and ginger are quite harsh for the first minutes, then spices come in, the peppery notes join the ginger freshnes, while orange blossom smooths everything in a soft & fresh way; then after a while, the gardenia start shwing, but quite shy, just like the orange blossom merges into it, both notes blend finely together, with some other spicy cardamome, pepper notes to add some edge, that's why it's never too floral; I actually don't feel much the coconut notes, altough it is there indeed, but for me it's just a creamy facette addedto the creaminess of sandalwood in the dry down, combined to some cardamome facets, and the ambery softness in the end. coconut is never overwhelming here to me, it just adds some creamyness, and it's so sexy; this fragrance starts so fresh but it gets at the same time dark, sulthry, sexy.
It makes me think of a tropical, hot humid night, heavy & stormy,and the smell of gardenias and spice, some coconut and sandawood around.
Very long lasting, works very well with my chemistry, blends on my skin and feels really sexy, my husband goes totally nuts whit this one, I'm looking forward to hotter days to pull it on again!
I LOVE,LOVE this in EDP. I would NEVER purchase the EDT. It is my signature perfume, sometimes I add another fragrance with it. Everyone including myself LOVES this and follows me around to find out what it is. I am NOT telling my secrets. If I detected much of a coconut smell, I would NOT wear it. So much for that! It mixes with my chemistry and works well! It is subtle,mysterious,exotic,hypnotic,sensuous,alluring, elegant,and most of all it is VERY sexy. I will continue to keep at least 2 bottles ahead and it was made for me! I LOVE, LOVE LOVE it!! The best of all the Versace perfumes or any other. Did I mention, I love it!
I LOVE,LOVE this in EDP. I would NEVER purchase the EDT. It is my signature perfume, sometimes I add another fragrance with it. Everyone including myself LOVES this and follows me around to find out what it is. I am NOT telling my secrets. If I detected much of a coconut smell, I would NOT wear it. So much for that! It mixes with my chemistry and works well! It is subtle,mysterious,exotic,hypnotic,sensuous,alluring, elegant,and most of all it is VERY sexy. I will continue to keep at least 2 bottles ahead and it was made for me! I LOVE, LOVE LOVE it!! The best of all the Versace perfumes or any other. Did I mention, I love it!
I just got a gift set with a fresh batch of crystal noir and it is amazing!..if you get an old batch your not really going to smell it much as this has happend to me before and i returned it because it will smell watered down or less of a scent and this was in macy's on their tester and their stock but most prefer bright crystal so i dunno if crystal noir sells much at the macy's i am at so i wouldn't be surprised if the stock was a bit old..i think they needed to change it..this EDT perfume is amazing and it last and the sillage is wonderful i get wafts of this perfume..i love it! It smells like wonderful gardenia,with peppermint and a slight citrus in the background porbably the cardamom & ginger but the gardenia and peppermint really shine here..i love to smell mint and gardenia has really grown on me..this is soo creamy and fresh yet deep and dark at the same time..very tropical sophisticated scent..i think i will have to bump this up to my top fumes. It has everything i like its strong,sweet,fresh,creamy and last a long time while it projects..couldn't ask for more!
update:apply this with the body gel lotion and you will be in heaven..the lotion makes it stronger like edp..the lotion brings out the gardenia and mint more..LOVE IT
با سلام
Crystal Noir Versace for women
همچنان جزو کارهای بسیار خوشبو و پرفروش زنانه محسوب می شود
بشخصه چون از روایح گرم و شیرین و سنگین خوشم می آید این عطر را می پسندم و از استشمام رایحه آن لذت می برم
وجود روایح فلفل، نارگیل، هل، جینسینگ، چوب صندل و عنبر باعث شده است این کار خیلی گرم و با دوام و با پخش بوی عالی از کار در آید
شیرین و جذاب
با پخش بوی عالی و دوام بسیار خوب
مسلما برای آقایان می تواند عطری پر کششی از طرف بانوان محترم محسوب گردد
ورساچه با این عطر خود در بین کارهای زنانه اش شاهکاری خاص بوجود آورد که حتی بعضی از آقایان هم از شدت علاقه به این رایحه بدشان نمی آید از آن استفاده کنند
با تقدیم احترام
گالری مهرداد
A hot mess, but it has a character: loud and semi-vulgar gardenia/creamy coconut with a dirty undertone of black pepper. Yes, Crystal Noir is a wild child, a party queen, she is very appealing, but has no class whatsoever. Think of Donatella herself.
One of my most favorite fragrances. It is a sexy coconut scent with enormous sillage and great longevity. The top and middle notes are amazing, the base notes are heavier and not to everyone's taste, but I love the musky smell that stays on my cloths after a day's wear.
This was a blind buy for me ... Which I seldom if ever do. Versace Crystal Noir is a bit of a oddity to me. At first spray there's a blast of coconut, quickly followed with a overwhelmingly black pepper. As time moved on it dries down to a creamy soft version of black pepper ... So I don't know what to make of this ... I find it at odds and at best it would be a "okay" but we'll see over time
I have to agree with a commenter below that Crystal Noir is quite muddled. What stands out most to me is sandalwood. I get white flowers, but they fall very flat and lack their usual lush, sensual quality. Coconut imparts creaminess but no sweetness. A light gourmand touch would have been very welcome here. If I put my nose to my wrist I get the tiniest whisper of cardamom. All the notes scream "sexiness" but I don't get any of that from the final product.
Wow! I have to get me some of this, its an intoxicating scent to me, I'd have to describe what i smell as a spicy,creamy,warm and floral. Delicious without smelling like something you'd to eat. For an edt its got pretty good sillage and lasting power is good too. definitely for night-time wear but someone may be able to rock it during the day if they do it right. Its not for everyones taste though as some people find it strong. Definitely test if your looking for a sensual scent.
Second bottle of Versace Crystal Noir Eau de Parfum.
First bottle I found weak, just lasting on my skin 1-2 hours, then gone.. But this time its all around me for 6-7 hours. I don't find it heavy or thick or overwhelming.
I find CN to be very nice and female'ish in a elegant way. I don't love white flowers but here they are great along with the peppernote. Peppernote on my skin turns magic - it makes the parfume less sweet and more elegant and chic. The coconut-note is not in my face and its good, sometimes I find coconut to be cloying and uacky- sweet.
CN is a scent to wear both daytime and at party, just spray less for daytime use.
I also have R Cavalli Serpentine EdP -they are totally different in topnote but after 40 minutes they are like twins on my skin. And they have som strong notes together- Gardenia, Pepper, Sandalwood and Amber.
Andra flaskan av Versace Crystal Noir Eau de Parfum. Första flaskan EdP var väldigt svag och doften försvann inom 1-2 timmar. Denna gången stannar CN runt mig i 6-7 timmar. Jag tycker inte att den är kvalmig, tung eller övermäktig.
CN är riktigt kvinnlig och chic på ett elegant sätt. Jag älskar inte vita blommor men här fungerar de fint tack vare pepparnoten som är magisk på min hud och balanserar sötman och framhäver doften på ett riktgt bra sätt. Kokosnöts-tonen är inte starkt, vilket jag tycker är bra, jag kan ibland tycka att kokosnöt gör en doft obehagligt tungt söt.
CN kan bäras både dagtid och till party, tänk på att spreja bara lite för dagsbruk.
Jag har även R Cavalli Serpentine EdP och dessa två parfymer är HELT olika i toppnoten men efter 40 minuter så doftar det likadant. De har några starka doftnoter gemensamt: Gardenia, Sandelträ, Peppar och Amber.
I'm still on the fence with this one, I like it but I don't know if I love it enough to buy a full bottle yet. I have a feeling it is better suited for warm weather despite the popular opinion.
Right now I'm getting mostly black pepper, florals (can't really identify the flower), and sandalwood. The coconut is faint, maybe it will show itself more during spring/summer.
I think Versace Crystal Noir EdP smells exactly like R Cavalli Serpentine EDP. IN topnote they are not alike at all, but after 40 minutes they smell the same.
Jag tycker Versace Crystal Noir EdP doftar väldigt likt R Cavalli Serpentine EdP i mellan och basnoten. I toppnoten är de helt olika men efter 40 minuter så doftar de likadant.
A lady I work with gave me a ton of samples and miniatures she and her daughters don't want...a precious little mini 5ml bottle of this was included.
OMG...this is the perfect way to wear coconut in the winter or at night. It smells tropical without screaming beach or suntan lotion, and is not as food-like as you would expect with the coconut in there.
It is more like a sultry night surrounded by palms and flickering tiki torches, a perfect "honeymoon" fragrance.
I am kicking myself that I did not pick this up heavily discounted at Ross, and will have to ration myself with the mini!
As a few people remarked it smells like shampoo for a few minutes. After it is a wonderful creamy sweet a touch overpowering then it softens and is just wonderful.
Nothing like I ever bought or liked before. I do smell the gardenia and coconut and amber. Definitely the change I've been looking for! I love it!
very Hot and sexy. dark and rich. every time I wear this my body temperature increases and I feel like having fever. love this.
I have the EDT version, and let me tell you, it lasts for ages.
I love Gardenia. I love coconut. I love pepper notes.
The sweetness is balanced with wonderful notes of sandalwood and ginger.
This smells like a white flower garden that went to sleep on a warm, summer night, when the flowers project a wonderful cloud of smell that stays there in the slow, hot wind.
But then again, it's all balanced with some heavier, slightly tart notes, to make sure it's truly noir and not too sweet.
The drydown is amazing, it smells like creamy, warm skin that has been exposed to a lot of sun during the day. It's probably the coconut, sandalwood and musk. It's very warm and very sexy. Totally memorable and unique. A great scent if you want to be seductive on that special date.
I wear it out at night and any time I want to make an impression. It's great for winter, however I love it most on warm spring/summer nights. It truly does make me feel absolutely sexy. I want to be making out in that hot gardenia garden at night! Love.
Love it!!! very unique
Warm. Rich. Dark. Sexy. Creamy. Unforgettable. I love Crystal Noir!
I sampled this the other day and I must say I wasn't keen on it :/ I thought since I have and like bright crystal and versace women I might like other versace fragrances but I'm not sure on this one I disliked it straight away, but it smelt nice on my friend so I think I'm going to go give it another try and see if I still think the same.
Definitely one I like.
To me it's sexy coconut!
Cleverly done!
Dark, sweet, musky. You must have it! this scent will transform you into an irresistible vamp!
Smelled this on a tester stick. My overall impression is that Crystal Noir would probably smell nice on someone sitting next to me, but I would not like to come any closer. Heavy floral, not up my alley.
Celery and other smelly vegetables wrapped in white flower that's how it smells to me. I sprayed tiny bit on a paper tester I pust it on my desk and forgot about it until the moment when strange veggie smell started to scratch my throat. One day later i took the challenge and use it on my skin. For the first hour i was still smelling vegs and then it started to turn into creamy combination of white flowers. It's very strong and very different than usual. I love the bottle it's so elegant. I got my 30 ml EDT and i think that would be my first and last one. I don't dislike Cristal Noir but i just have to use to it.
I love this!!! To me its coconutty and sweet but not sickly. I'm on my 4th bottle of this and can't see myself getting tired of it any time soon. This smells unique to me, I haven't smelled anything like it. Very sexy!
I love it, this was a blind buy based on the notes on here. I am escstatic with it. I bought the EDP, seems there are 2 versions from the reviews I had read. It's like a soft, dark creamy scent. I love dark/spicy scent but this fragrance bring it together in an unusual way. First of all, I am happy that I do not smell any coconut, but that note is not stated on the bottle. I definitely smell the cardomon, black pepper initially but its a soft spicy, I'm not sure what in it makes it blend into a fresh spicy scent. I smell very little ginger but its soft, then the florals come in and it like soft velvet petals wrapping around this spicy mistress. It's creamy, sexy, and cozy.
Dry down is an amber/wood musk. Last about 8-10hrs.
Projection is medium. For me it works for day or night.
About the notes. On my EDT bottle the notes of the pyramid are:
TOP: cardamom, pepper, ginger
HEART: gardenia, peony, orange flower
DRYDOWN: amber, sandalwood, musks
In Crystal Noir there is no coconut.
I think that the top notes mixed together make such a creamy coconut vibe.
Anyway I've rediscovered Crystal Noir but this time got a bottle of EDT.
And I do get the difference.
It's less spicy and gourmand, def less creamy.
The EDP is like thick pudding, it can be sometimes overpowering.
EDT is like velvety pudding, it does have more lucidity in.
I love both of them.
And this stuff is extremely sexy.
Sillage and lasting power - excellent.
omg i sampled this for the first time yesterday and i absolutely fell in love. I was crazy about 212 woman for years and never got it but this reminds me of it so much just a lot stronger and muskier..... guess what i have today ... crystal noir baby :D
So rich scent! So warm, so dark and elegant! I think it is perfect for autumn, winter and special event. I can not smell coconut, but feeling is very similar. Creamy and a bit exotic effect.
I like it very much.
EDT is way better than EDP. I could never wear EDP because it's too gourmand, but EDT has a perfect balance between sweet and flowery.
Thanks a lot esther!!
I want to buy it,is dificult to find it already,pehaps crystal noir ,will be discontinued?
I think that I will order EDT for its sillage :-)
@Raquel73: I own both, just because i love this scent sooo much. I don't think there's a big difference between edt and edp. The edt to me is just the slightest bit brighter, maybe a little bit more coconutty, and the edp a little bit spicier. I can only find the difference if i really try, and spray each on one of my wrists. The lasting power and sillage for the edt is absolutely great, i use it for a night out clubbing and it lasts all night and longer.
I think it's a great spicy gardenia scent in edt and edp equally. On me it doesn't smell generic or like shampoo. I think this is a really unique one, i absolutely love it.
Someone could to tell me the diference between EDT and EDP?
Creamy, vanilla-y, coconutty, and unfortunately, as plasticy as the big acrylic cap atop the bottle. It was otherwise enjoyable.
totaly sexy! I love it!
I almost don't smell anything from versace bright crystal rose or yellow colour ..... crystal noir is very soft to me almost clean.It is nice but you don't really stand out of the crowed.I don't know maybe I'll give it another try???
elegant, sexy, night time wear
MEN will EAT you, so don't go out alone
It just doesn't wow me for some reason, not so much a shampoo smell as a shower gel, scented something .It just doesn't really smell like a perfume to me, looking at the notes I should like it, but I am not fan of Versace, their scents just aren't real special. They lack something, they fall short.
To me, it smells like coconut with mint.. It is amazing, one of my best purchases. I went to a perfumery and asked for a strong perfume. The man gave me Crystal Noir and I instantly felt in love.
Crystal Noir is def super intense and mysterious. A must.
I always liked the Bright Crystal by Versace but Crystal Noir is definetely The Thing. It is very sweet and floral, but not girly. I love discreet hint of coconut in it - I must say I did not sense it at the beginning. Blackcurrant, Violet, Jasmin and Sandalwood are the thing to look for in a good perfume (at least for me). All in all - I love Crystal Noir. It is quite unique, a bit on the heavier side but I sport it night & day, regardless of the season of the year because it smells so amazing!!! I even had the eau de toilette and i must say that the longevity was impressive (comparing to other brands).
my absolute favorite ! i get sooooooo many compliments everytime i wear it. Sexy and long lasting :)
Crystal Noir by Versace is classified as a floral oriental with gardenia as the main floral note and a typical list of spicy oriental notes to complete the composition. The gardenia pulls the fragrance in a soapy direction, while the "spicy" oriental part just adds a generic sweetness that really doesn't bring that plush, warm feel I associate with woods and amber. Instead, CN turns into a typical mall fragrance, i.e., a mediocre sweet floral with detergent-y musk. The name and packaging evoke depth, maturity, and sensuality; however, the fragrance itself seems appropriate for the high school locker room.
This perfume is great! It's dark and mysterious yet extremely warm, alluring and seductive. I only recently bought it and at first it didn't catch my attention too much, but after wearing it for a bit I simply fell in love with it. The scent developed well on my skin and was rather long lasting. It is a wonderful fragrance for winter and nighttime. It is a very elegant and sophisticated smell and I will definitely invest in another bottle.
This is a very unique fragrance.
At first spritz, its strength does take you back a bit and you worry its gonna be oppressive.
Once it calms down, its very warm and spicy. Almost velvety.
I personally couldn't imagine wearing this in the summer, its just too heavy. But its deep coconut notes and woody base make this a delicious winter and evening scent.
Very long lasting too, I tested it 6 hours ago and its still very much there.
Fancy tying your bloke to the bed posts? Wear Crystal Noir.
I like it, but it's just very, very, extremely strong!
I used to have this one and every time when I sprayed into my skin, even my clothes were absorbing this fragnance. Though when I washed them, they were still smelling! It's just too much for me.
That's the reason for not using it anymore.
Creamy, sweet and exotic. I smell mostly coconut (even though it's not among the notes Versace lists), seamlessly blended with white flowers and a delicate mixture of spices. It's sensually soft, smooth.
Sillage is heavy, longevity is great (12 hours +).
PS. I agree with the shampoo/conditioner comments, Crystal Noir smells a lot like Herbal Essences Hello Hydration.
It's a lovely, very sweet fragrance, but I used to use a conditioner that smelled almost exactly like this. And I had a mass of hair down past my waist, so the smell used to follow me around, and I'd get compliments on it. It was called Palmolive Naturals Macadamia Oil, but it smelled nothing like macadamia lol... smelled just like this.
I'm also getting a real deep freshness, and the only other frag I've noticed this in is Black Orchid. I thought it was the truffles in BO, but clearly it's not. Maybe the gardenia. It gives it a really mysterious, dark edge.
I received this as a gift..first time i wore it i loved it..even my friend fell in love with it and asked me if she can have it!! usually i dont away any of my perfume coz im a perfume collector and lover..however, after the third or maybe forth time i used it i got dizzy and wanted to vomit really so did my sis every time she smelled it on me!! therefore i had to give it to my friend since she loved it and i will never use it..but had to say the lasting power of this perfume is scary and you might get the spicy smell first then like 15 min after comes the sweetness and coucou nut which i loved the most about this perfume...well it depends on your taste..
definitely not for a young girl))
most feminine and magnetic perfume in whole world. when i wear this i feel like i am woman... its like fimiliar with dior addict shine but much better and luxury then.
I do not personally own this fragrance, however I smelled it on someone else and really did not like it at all. I even had to ask her what perfume it was, just so I knew what perfume NOT to get. I felt bad because she thought I was asking her in a positive way, and I couldn't just come out and say "No, I need to know what it is because I detest it." It was just very loud and overwhelming, which CAN be a good thing- if you like the way it smells. I'm thinking, maybe I'm just not a big fan of white florals.
This perfume is my favorite hands down. Its so poignant yet still very lady like and inviting. I literally purchsed 4 bottles of it on Monday for fear of never wanting to run out. I spray maybe 3-4 squirts (at best) and just last week I ran into a busy NYC seafood market and the cashier asked me, "what was I wearing?" I'd say if you can get compliments on your fragrance in a smelly fish market, you're doing something right lol. Which is why this is my signature. Give it a try. You will not be disappointed, and in the rare event that you are disappointed, private message me for my address and send me your bottle lol ;) .
Ok, let's say something short and quick: it is very similar to 212 classic version, but so much better.
the bottle cap is great.
This is a veeeeeery long lasting scent.
3 1/2 stars.
Really strange, all the notes that I love, and yet I can not stand this perfume, it's kinda thrown all together, without the finesse, nor any sensuality,just like a cheap mistress that offers you all the first night.
Now...if you show all, what is left for later, there's no magic detection... this perfume has no ability to attract me, simply ... strong, and so unimaginative. Don't hate me for being honest, I know it's popular and very commercial, but that's just another trendy fragrance and liked by so many...just not my cup of tea. It ,of course, only applies to this perfume, don't get me wrong!
And feel nausea too, just as already someone said, scroll down, please.
maybe its just me but has anyone noticed that this fragrance is very inconsistant?I have bought this eau de toilette 3 different times and it smelled different every time and I ended up returning it.I first smelled this at a macys counter and it smelled so creamy and tropical and then the other times it smells watery and flat missing that gorgeous amber sandalwood creamy figgy coconut smell which I love.I just ordered it again from sephora and it just smells kinda watery.I am really starting to think these fragrance companies are cutting quality and if they are doing that they need to cut the cost of the fragrance.If they think us perfumistas can't tell when somethings been reformulated they really are stupid.This was once a beautiful fragrance and if you can find a fresh bottle your in luck but I am a little dissapointed in the inconsistancy of perfumes today.sometimes they smell fabulous and other times you know they have been changed.they are going to only lose money and customers.Versace bring the creamyness back!
This scent reminds me of bvlgari jasmine noir except it has been really feminized. Instead of jasmine this is a creamy gardenia....so creamy a lot of people think they are smelling coconut. When this is a very smooth kinda boozy gardenia. Actually, I smell piña colada in here too. I LOVE this scent. I just bought it last night and it smells amazing. I do get a night beach air feeling in this one as others have said. Almost like a beach bar night air feel with a sunscreen, tropical drink, ocean/ floral scent drifting around. I think this is very sexy. It has lots of strength. Not a fragrance to be squirted all over unless u are going to a club or disco or lots of open air. Too much is too much. In huge doses and closed air this simulates bug spray. It's sickening. Three squirts will last all day and give off the scent beautifully. Another reviewer said to Dab this on....that's possible too. This sure is a pretty scent. Not for wallflowers. I'd say its for 30 plus year olds. ( not always) just generally more mature. Definitely for a woman with some style And a healthy dose of sex energy. This one has a pulse and hot blood. So, I think it's for a really driven woman. I think more for single women on the prowl or married women looking for a spark with their man. Kinda see this on a cougar though. Lol. It's pretty.
EDT Review
The gargantuan box. The ridiculous fake black diamond cut cap. The enormous, "look at me" sillage. The trashy notes: coconut, creamy gardenia, sweet white flowers. It's all here and it smells great!
The top notes are very aldehyde--they smell like sparkling soap or laundry detergent. The comes in the sweet, creamy gardenia and smooth cardamom. Ah yes, and the delicious intermingling coconut, developing into a woody coco-suntan oil drydown.
I've had this for years, I don't get to wear it enough for all its loud glory, but it wears well in the summer and the winter, during the day or night, and with jeans or a halter dress. Not all perfumes can do that. Well done!
Wow, first spray and I smell like Malibu, (the rum, not the place!) Does have a very coconut alcoholic presence to begin with but this soon fades and the floral notes come through, I think I'm going to like this in winter!!
Update: I sprayed this on 6 hours ago, and in the meantime have tried to wash it off so I could wear another perfume, the scent is not going anywhere! The staying power on my skin is incredible, and I only have the EDT, I can't imagine how strong the EDP must be!
On my skin it smells awful, like ant spray, I can't detect any floral or coconut. I really wanted to like it as the notes I generally like.
Finally this beauty is MINE!!! I've been obsessed with this perfume for 4 months now and today, while I was shopping at the mall, amidst the crazyness that is "black friday" I found a gift set at a good price and I gave in and bought myself this sexy, carnal, mysterious, strong, unique masterpiece. My first Versace, but definitely not my last.
The gift set has : 50ml edt Crystal Noir, 50ml body cream, 50ml shower gel, and it was ~ 60 eur, wich to me is a bargain considering that here where I live, in shops I've only seen the 30ml or 90ml versions, and I was always put off by the fact that the 30ml one is too small for me and the 90ml one is so expensive, but now I got what I wanted. The shower gel and body lotion are lovely too, will be using them sparingly considering they're only 50ml.
Crystal Noir is a masterpiece in my eyes. Killer sillage, very good lasting power and the smell is so unique, creamy, luscious, perfect gardenia, perfect amount of cardamom & ginger, and the sandalwood-cocnut-amber trio make CN sooo creamy and feminine(in the sultry kind of way). Love it and will always love it.
Thank you black friday!
Later edit : btw the body lotion alone without the perfume lasts longer than so much shhhht out there labeled edp...it's not even funny....i love this
this is for sure an evening/autumn/winter scent, it's very heavy and smells quite like a man scent, i think a man could get away with wearing this, but i do love heavy scents & adore this fragrance.
pretty and different.
A very sensual fragrance, with a very Fig fruity feminine top note, followed by the tuberose, white flowers and orange blossom, and a very sensual trail with Sandalwood, Vanilla and Coconut !
A wonderful fragrance with a very addictive silage !
es adorable!!!, me encanta, consegui en esta fragancia, el perfume que me identifica!!!
I agree with what others have said, this would be SUCH a good scent for a shampoo. In fact, I think I once used a hair conditioner that smelled exactly like this. That's my problem with coconut notes usually - to me it's either sunscreen "tropical", or "drugstore" beauty products. They put coconut extracts and derivatives in so many shampoos, soaps, lotions, and hair products that you smell it all the time. It's too common, and frankly as much as I love gardenia, the combination with coconut just turns this into gardenia shampoo. I only find it sexy in a freshly-showered (or "just got a haircut and blowdry at Supercuts"), girl-next-door kind of way. A clean shampoo scent might be okay for spring or summer, so I'll try it again then. Or maybe I'll track down my old conditioner instead and get the same effect.
First blast – shampoo. I am disgusted – why oh why what I get out of most scents is different kinds of shampoo!? First it's fruity-sweet, then sweetness becomes overpowering and more loud. Then I start to get spiciness and some gardenia, it's no longer a shampoo, but something much more interesting, even if still cloyingly sweet. And then I am transformed into my favourite Thai cuisine restaurant: coconut, cardamom, ginger – it's so rare when I can get almost all the notes of the pyramid. And after that the perfume is rescued to me, I find something I like, it's no longer a loud and ordinary stranger, but something I know, like and even tolerate some parts (too sweet still). More for the evening than daytime wear, and definitely not for the office.
It was all about the EDP.
This fragrance was personally for me a distaster. Not my cup of tea. It's too synthetic and heavy for me. I have to stay close to my fresh and woody stuff. Recently I just gave the bottle away.
I was so excited about trying this, it sounded just my cup of tea. The first five minutes of spicy coconut were gorgeous, then it settled into something quieter and a bit soapy... half an hour later I smelled like the breath of someone who is drunk on red wine, horrible horrible horrible.
Very disappointed :(
I coundn´t finish my 30ml bottle... Had to pass away cause it´s no heavy and stong... cound´t stand it anymore!
Mysterious, sexy, elegant fragrance. When I wear it I feel especially. I love to have it on Ball in winter time. Very creamy with delicate coconut note.
characteristic, my fragrance for winter
love it...
One of the fragrances you never forget
Dark,warm and sensual brings the dusty air of arabian nights and orient lovers!
it is one of those perfumes that you have to try on your skin (or if you only wear perfumes on clothes, try it on a piece of cloth) on my skin it mostly leaves as gardenia, on blotter the gardenia is laced with pepper!!
I personally sense purple iris flower with musc in this perfume, no coconut. It's a late night smell, warm, wrapping and thick.
I LOVE this! The lasting power is great. It reminds me of Bronze Goddess by Estee Lauder, but it definitely has a smell all of its own. It has a coconut smell, but not cheap coconut. It also has the perfect mix of powder and floral. I find it to be really different, sexy and mysterious. A lot of perfumes are to one smell extreme or the other......this one is the perfect blend of a few different kinds of smells!
It's a love it or hate it fragrance. It's like those guys that are so intense you either fall in love with them or can't stand to be in the same room with them. It's a fragrance that is hard not to notice and hard to forget.
I mostly smell gardenia, cardamom and coconut - such an interesting combination.
this is one of my mums favs she loves it. i find its too dark and powdery for me but it still has a lovely smell
It makes me feel nausea. My sister is currently wearing it and I'm a kind of person who have motion sickness, so when I go with my sister in her car I usually end up vomiting, and today was one of those days :(
One of the most interesting fragrances I have come across. If you are not into heavy fragrances, you may skip it. I personally adore this perfume. Great longevity. It is a dark, spicy, warm and mysterious smell and perfect for cold weather. Only for grown ups though :)
For those who collect perfumes, this is definitely for keeps!
I prefer EDT than EDP because it is much more flowery and smells expensive, EDP is more gourmand, coconut and seductive but in a slutty way, lol :)
Finally settled on this after looking for a darker scent that wasn't in-your-face. It's very well-balanced for me: not too sweet, not too much amber, complex but not too recognizable. The coconutty aspect might drive some people crazy, but again, it's subtle enought not to bother me. Good for colder weather.
i love crystal noir. its a delicate blend of flowers and spices. its not too heavy and not too light. distinct but not in a loud way. good for all ages. i find it delighting and never cloying, present anough but very pleasant when sniffed right from the skin, what makes it a wonderful bed and intimate times scent.
In my head I see a picture of a woman with dark, long hair, way too much make up, dressed in tacky clothes with animal prints all over, trying hard to be sexy, but failing.
Needless to say, I don't like this perfume.
Like many have said it's a nice creamy unoffensive floral. Doesn't hurt anyone or arouse any great passions. There are sexier more original fragrances out there.
This perfume is beautiful, it's creamy and warm but I cant help the feeling that there is something missing, something to give it more edge and tingle my nose. It's beautiful but very calm I guess.
A client of mine actually wore this one day and I just HAD to ask her what she was wearing,I picked up that beautiful note of coconut and that was pretty much me sold,and not the cheap tacky coconut either.Lovely fragrance for summer! I tried this on at the mall and my word!the silage!i went to apply the bit on my wrist to my neck and it brushed my hair a little,not only could I smell the fragrance until the next morning,but my hair just kept it for day's until I washed it! Extreme lasting power.On the extreme side of heavy though,so of the parfum I only really need a half spritz,the eau de toilette however is crap.The beautiful body of noir is lost and the coconut is barely recognizable.Am so gutted,IF ANYOne WOUld like to swap their parfum for my toilette that would be amazing!!!Smaller bottle....
welll for me it was a real surprise, to love this one, against all odds, i'm not at all a Versace fan; but I love the harsh, fresh start on this one, and at the same time the creamy & dark sensuality I can feel benieth, the spices adn white flowers, and the gardenia isn't too strong, I never like florals.
By the way I noticed a real difference on my skin, the way it changes depending on the temperature; it's much richer, deeper, darker in Summer, when it's hot,even humid; with cooler temperatures it's still nice but keeps staying sharper, colder, i'd say quite classy, but less sulthry & sensual; the dry down recalls more muscs, in a "cleaner" way, while it's much darker, & sexy when it's hot, there's not that kinda soapy feeling of gardenias, and you feel much better the spices & the coconut-sandalwood creaminess.So I'd wear it only by +25°C ;-) ...try & see!
Smells divine.It is magical,sensual,spicy and it has a bitterness that i like.It's completely different from all other perfumes i've ever had or smelled.So seductive,very dark.It will be my next purchase definitely.
For the gorgeous gardenia, I love this. Warm and long-lasting. To the bottle, the plastic lid is not so attactive to me, especialy when it comes big size.
Yes. I am in love. Somehow yes it does turn into coconut goodness but not sweetie pie like. A bit like suntan oil (only real expensive kinds) but in a deep sensual way and the eau de parfum for sure!
Yes. I am in love. Somehow yes it does turn into coconut goodness but not sweetie pie like. A bit like suntan oil (only real expensive kinds) but in a deep sensual way and the eau de parfum for sure!
Tried Crystal Noir on skin today, after promising paper test....still waiting for it to develop past 'slightly spicy paper bag'.Very disappointed, just no power to this, lacks depth and sensual element I expected...Musk almost imperceptible on me. Sadly this doesn't get past not bad. Maybe on other skin this becomes wow!!!, but not on me. Thankfully there's no hint of the coconut-its not what I look for in an evening, or darker scent. This would be perfectly ok for office...no hint of dark promises here!
Need to turn up the volume on the notes within. to reach noir, or dark aspect..quite a soft scent for the likes of Versace....not known for their subtlety ! : )
Still I am not one to bathe in gallons of scent,if there's no decent sillage.I think you'd have to spray vigorously to get any amount of depth or lasting power.... so 'pleasant', but not anything more. Surprisingly tame, not a seducer scent by any means, but nice....maybe a knockout on the right skin?
Lovely creamy opening. But as it develops it becomes a bit disappointing.Weaker.I agree with some who say its not 'noir' enough. It lasts 2 hours on me- Edp
The coconut is faint so for those who don't like coconut, don't let that put you off.
To my nose this is a mix of gucci guilty's sweetness and Euphoria by CK.If longevity and sillage were better this would be a winner.
I think this is lovely at first - the creamy gardenia and sandalwood are stunning - but I was a little disappointed in the dry-down, when the coconut made itself known. I'm not a big fan of coconut in fragrance as it smells like sunscreen to me! Crystal Noir is a fragrance I would be delighted to receive as a gift, or if it came at a lower price point, but I don't love it enough to pay the department store money for it. It really is beautifully long-lasting though, and for coconut fans it's perfect.
To be honest I usually don't like Versace's perfumes but this one is DELICIOUS . Smells like pepper and white flowers haha , which is a great combination in this case :) .
I have a 30 ml bottle but next time I will most definitely buy the 90 ml bottle .
The packaging design is FIERCE . It's quite luxurious and classy .
WOW. Dark, sensual, woody but not masculine. Absolute femme fatale! INCREDIBLE dry down (I cannot stop smelling my arm), and very long lasting. This is a true favorite of mine.
The first couple of sprays I tested with this perfume left me cold. It was weird, and smelt exceptionally minty to me. Mint is for toothpaste, not perfume! I thought. Nevertheless, it was a really big tester the lovely Vickalena sent me as part of a swap, and I so wanted to like this, so I thought I'd give it another go and wear it for a whole day at work.
OMG this is fantastic. I practically bathed in the stuff so I would be able to smell it all day and I am so glad I did. Every time I moved I got a little whiff of something so fresh and classy and cool! It's the perfect summer scent; calm, ladylike and refreshing.
And it lasted. It survived an entire day at work (8 hours) plus a walk along the promenade in the wind and rain with the dog. I still smell yummy, even if it's faded to a more skin-close sillage.
This is a classy yet slightly quirky fragrance that I will be investing in.
After reading the reviews here, I thought I must try Crystal Noir. Unfortunately I've not seen it in stores, so I had to buy it online. I got the EDP and the EDT. I'm trying the EDT now.
Most reviews says it's strong and long lasting and be careful when you spray. I guess it must be my dry skin, 'cause it seems my skin eats up certain perfumes. Or I have become immune to certain scents after trying monsters with oud and other strong perfumes. Who knows, but I had to "shower" in the EDT and I can still hardly smell it on myself. I only get whiffs of it when I move around. I want to be able to smell a perfume on myself and I had to spray this behind my ears to get it close to my nose. It's so light on me, the EDT. The 30 ml bottle will be gone quickly. Tomorrow I'll try the EDP and see if it's stronger. A disappointment after reading so many wonderful reviews of Crystal Noir. I didn't have any bodylotion today. Maybe I should have, due to my dry skin. I'll try it with unscented bodylotion later, to see if it will be stronger on me.
It does smell nice. There's a hint of a darker, spicier, cologne like scent. But I wish it was alot more concentrated. It has alot freshness to it. Maybe from the orange flower. I can detect the musk and spices.
I'll update after having tried the EDP tomorrow.
this is definetly going to be one of my favs specially for Summer; it's great with hot temperatures! It's not too strong or sweet, it opens with a tonic blast of ginger, and orange blossom, that makes you almost think of really of lime, or some citrus; then it gets a bit floral with o.blossom & gardenia, but so classy & sensual, and it's all spiced up with pepper & cardamome, & ginger; after a while it gets creamier, you still feel the gardenia, but it gets more & more carnal,warm,vey sensual, as coconut & sandalwood start to show, everything blends like melting together, really sexy! And with hot summer weather it's just perfect! The dry down is a bit ambery, but never too sweet, nor too floral... the gardenia almost makes you think of tuberose, with that "indole" coconut carnal facette... but everything is so well balanced, I was amazed that it could be a Versace one! o_o!! My husband so far only enjoyed HP Dior on me, but he loved CN on my skin, feels really sexy! ;-) really a great surprise!
It has the spice I love in a scent, but after spraying and waiting. My first thought was "Nothing that special".
I like more interesting fragrances, this seemed a tame spice.I like my spices wild. ;)
This is one of my favorites. It is so creamy and sexy! It last forever on me too. If you havent tried this out you should.
I just purchased this yesterday and I got to start out by saying this fragragrance is quite interesting. It starts out very strong and slightly bitter then suddenly turns into a softer yet still potent fresh spicy/ minty gardenia scent, as time progresses the coconut starts to kick in and it gets a little sweeter, then you can still detect a couple of greens mixed with mint and coconut. At the end it gets softer with a hint of woods and a delicate sweetness, I can't say I'm in love but this is very unique and I like it a lot so far, very different then what I usually go for but so far I'm enjoying it. I give this beauty a 8/10 ;)
I need to add something, today i sprayed it on again at the store (i'm bad i know) and it breked another record of mine : it gave me goosebumps, i started sniffing and if i wouldn't know better i'd say it got me "high" :))
Only 2 other perfumes in the world have managed this : Angel and Wish.
I don't know how people see this as being too sweet, it's just right. MUST HAVE!!!
a beautiful bottle..the perfume is nice for some, but i don't personally like it, i feel its not fine enough, although i love coconut, but the mix is some how like ck euphoria.. and the gardenia is just over whelming.. and its sickeningly sweet.. something in it is headache inducing..but i am sure there are lots of people out there who like it lot..not my style a night perfume
2.7 out 5
Perfect balance between spicyness and frechness, one of my favourite scents, reminds me of Yves Rocher Nature Millenaire
The one and only...
Can't wait for winter..
I can't smell the flowers at all, it's a musky fragrance that reminds me a lot of Versace Dreamer. It's fresh, woody and a little spicy, I would consider it unisex
I adore this scent and want it soooo badly..I will get this from only Macy's as i have been ripped off trying to get this else where. The scent it an intense gardenia,carnation vanilla cream,minty scent that is loud and brings a refreshing feel to your senses..i love it soo much! It's deep and long lasting. You don't need to spray alot of this toilette, a toilette can you imagine? This one will be a top keeper in my collection...when i get it i will definately update...if someone does not care for this scent and has it and wants to give it away man hit me up please!LOL..I got a bad batch and had to return it..i believe it was a fake and then i could not get my money back but a gift card so i bought other scents but i do so want this! You will love it!
Update..i love the scent but returned it only because its too light if it was more dense this would be my signature,another note it does smell slightly like VS heavenly Angel..so if you own that you might just be ok with that as i am now i blend VS with my other perfumes and feel just as satisfied as having noir...if noir ever comes out EDP its gonna be on!
I sampled this today and to me this was very similar to Victoria's Secret Heavenly. I like, and have, Heavenly so there is no need to purchase this. From all of the reviews here I expected so much more from CN. I am a bit disappointed.
I love the top and middle but the base note is sour like men's deoderant on me- any recommendations for what I could add to neutralize this? I tried putting it on top of an unscented body oil. I own the bottle now and love it- you just wouldn't believe how bad it smells in couple of hours- help.
Oh my God! I had a revelation today. I have known Crystal Noir for quite some time now, and have smelt it on other women, and a few weeks even on paper in the store...but today I got splashed with it on my left wrist and I sincerely had an revelation : WOW on my skin this is amazing!So creamy, luscious, velvety even, it's so luxurious i can't believe it! It almost has an a similarity in feel to Angel (keep in mind I say for me it's similar to Angel because of how I feel wearing it not because of the notes, I feel a similar woman would own and wear these two perfumes)
It starts out with a spicy blast (but now overly spicy as i feared it would) it will draw your attention from the first sniff, and as it develops it gets deeper in the spicy milky gardenia with a hint of "coconuttyness" it feels incredibly creamy in the heart, it's always surrounded by this wonderful spiciness of the cardamom that makes it carnal, sexual. I have been wearing it for 3 hrs now and it's going very strong, this is NOT a close to the skin type of perfume, this is a projection monster and that's what got me falling deep in love, I would comment now on base notes but I have yet to feel them completely start to evolve so I'd rather not for now, though I am feeling the amber and the woody hint of sandalwood. I am fully aware that many women have this perfume, and it might not be the most original scent to own, but on my skin it comes alive thankfully(because when i smelt it on paper the other day it was just a "like" perfume, now it's a "loooooove" one)
Oh, and this is unrelated but for some reason, exactly when i sprayed this perfume on in the store, I had my earphones on and I was listening to "where have you been" by Rihanna, and a lyric blasted in my ears just after i had applied Crystal that sed "where have you been all my life" , and dammit that's when I had the revelation funny enough, it's a sexual, creamy, elegant, seductive perfume, and most definitely will buy it in the future.
Scent: 10/10
Duration : 9.5/10 (going on 3.5 - 4 hrs now VERY strong)
Projection : 9 / 10
Sillage : 10/10
All in all I love it. And it's a surprise for me considering I'm not a fan of Versace perfumes (apart from this and Bright Crystal i don't like any of them).
I just bought this and I am loving it!
Another favorite....sensual, creamy, ethereal and dark at the same time. This scent makes me feel powerful and sexy and that is always a good thing.
Any Male scent with same pattern and notes? or closer to this fragrance?... I love Crystal noir, its dark and magical, like a full moon light...
This reminds me D.Rice's song "The Blower's daughter", just with one tiny change- I can't take my nose off you... I can't take my nose off you... I can't take my nose off you...
Sweet, strong, sensual, erotic and intimate. If this was a man, he would be perfect for me.
Love it!
چیه؟ما مردا دل نداریم؟
خب عطر خوشبوییه چکار کنم نمی تونم مقاومت کنم. خودمو هم که نمی تونم گول بزنم که.
اون گاردنیا رو نداشت که کلا مردونه بود
با افتخار اعلام میکنم از استفاده این عطر زنانه ابایی ندارم
I never really paid that much attention to this one. I smelled it here and there and thought it was interesting but never fully gave it the time of day. Do they still sell this one in stores? I only see the Bright Crystal and Yellow Diamonds and sure hope I can test it somewhere. : (
This IS different! I had to test out of curiosity as its so well loved and all the references to it. I've avoided it all this time. It's a very "Creeeaamy" Sandalwood perfume - and very well composed, I can pick up the spices but the Gardenia & Amber create a "Cream" & softens it all up! Very seductive combination. Although its obviously synthetic to begin with, it does develop nicely and the sharpness goes. I would highly recommend this perfume!
the more I use it & the more I love this fragrance; at the beginning i was quite surprised, don't really like that brand, so at first I tried it now & then, just for the fresh gardenia blast of the top, then I gradually discovered the other facettes of this perfume, indeed quite rich and sophisticated; it's fresh but also creamy, sensual & spicy, lush & dark, mysterious, refined. Yes, it's actually an elegant, classy frag' that really surprised me from Versace!
I can feel the first fresh Gardenia, almost green, topped with gigner & pepper, cardamome often also comes trough, then it gets creamy, lush, seems white & bright but at the same time dark,the coconut notes come with the gardenia & hits of orange blossom with alight honey note, it all blends fine together, the Gardenia seems almost to transform into a Tuberose ... but yet it's lighter, not that heavy. it still lingers on softly, with hits of spices over the milky gardenia-sandal-amber notes. Very sensual and elegant, quite unique perfume, this is going to be one of my signature scents for a long time ;-)
If perfume was visual art this would be an abstract painting ....there is so much going on in this fragrance for me and the notes are so unusual together .It does have a strong, trendy ,classy vibe to it , but doesnt make me feel at ease wearing it .Like it but not for me .
I usually get tired of usin one particular fragrance for a while..bt Crystal Noir,been using it since last year..I use it without rotating with another perfume in my collection for like a week..its pwety strong for me bt its luvly n long lasting..I ♥ it!☺
Creamy spicy and warm. Hated the first spray. Now i worry my bottle will run out before i am tired of it . I might have to buy more. This is another one that changes from day to day. Some days it is flowery but mostly sweet and dreamy. Kinda sorta reminds me of bvl mon jasmine nior.
Creamy delicious darkness. Mysterious and comforting at the same time. Creamy coconut (but in a non tropical way more like a coconut creme caramel) and luscious gardenia. I can smell leather, honey and a whole lot of pepper the ginger cardamom gives it a deep spicy edge and darkness This is a truly beautiful fragrance. Definitely shades of samsara and spellbound mixed in here with the rich creamy sandalwood and dry cardamom spice which gives a slightly masculine edge. Reminds me of what tanning oil for goths might smell like a true oxymoron.
Looking at the dark bottle, i was thinking that this perfume must be very heavy and nauseting. However i decided to buy a large 90ml bottle and beyond my expectation, it has now become my signature scent. Its creamy, delicious and abit powdery. I thought that if i wear it on im gonna get a headache but fortunately i can stand the smell until it lasts. Its also very longlasting and just few sprays will make it remain on ur skin for atlest 8 hrs.
This perfume is really warm and spicy! Definitely the night sister to Bright Crystal. Even though it has heavy florals, it is nicely cohesive and the coconut, amber and ginger balance it out so it has a freshness to it as well as being more on the heavier side.
I've tried this twice... two different outcomes. The first attempt was awful! I smelled of cedar. Pure, full-on, hamster cage. Perhaps since I tried it in the evening my skin was cooler. The second time I tried the fragrance with warm skin and it developed more personality and interest. The cedar note was still present but I could tease out the coconut, sandalwood, and pepper. Versace Crystal Noir is sweet and deep without the glaring florals. I find that perfumes with pepper give multifaceted impressions-- almost multiple personalities. The white florals are not the star in Crystal Noir.
Other comments: Crystal Noir could be worn by men. I'm curious to smell it with a masculine chemistry.
My husband bought this for me blind, and the larger bottle, too! Pretty dangerous move where my chemistry is concerned. I think he went based on the color of the bottle. I've told him about the colors of the bottles and the liquids, and how it usually tells quite a bit how the fragrance smells. He knows that almost all of the perfumes that sit on my display are in dark, richly colored bottles. This one fit the bill.
At first I don't like this fragrance. It is harsh, and smells pungent to me, like a stinky spice in the cabinet. I can't place what is smells like on opening.
This fragrance, as an eau de toilette has almost no projection, and stays very close to my skin. It also does not last long on me at all.
I do not ever get the coconut or beachy scent lots of folks pick up. What I smell mostly, is what I consider to be a tolerable gardenia. Since flowery perfumes don't work on my chemistry, it seems the base and other notes have brought the florals down a notch, and now it works on me.
I like it. I don't love it.
From first spray to 10 minutes, all I got was laudry detergent. After 15 minutes, the harshness goes away and the gardenia and pepper kick in. This develops into a very sexy dark scent. It has good sillage and lasted about 6 hours on me. I didn't get any coconut though :( Love the bottle!
This perfume reminds me of being on a tropical island holiday.. it's night time and a storm is aproaching, you're with your lover, there's excitement and danger in the air.
And YES I also pick up a coconut note. Actually this smells almost identical to Bath and Body's 'Twilight Woods' .. almost a dead ringer! Coconut and all ;)
Really I'm comparing my room spray and it's nearly exact. I think there's more coconut in the BB&W
I do like this, but I also feel it's somewhat cheap and synthetic. I love pure fresh coconut ... it's just something about it that bothers me, the same way that Twilight Woods also bothered me, I want to love it, just cant get there. I think it's a great concept
somewhat shampoo'ish, like if there is something soapy in there, and it's also very perfumy at the same time ? :/
I'm thinking Jo Malone's 'Amber & Ginger Lilly' might be similar and more up my alley :)
Testing right now, and I swear I think Twilight Woods is better! Less Shampooey
--I just wanted to note that as this dries down on me, it becomes less and less soapy or shampooey :) and more coconutty/ spicey/ creamy gardenia.. deliciooooso
Bijan Black is also somewhat similar... actually alot better, no shampoo effect
The coconut is so present in this fragrance that makes me a little sick. At first he is elegant and tasty, but soon the predominant note of coconut, smells like perfume to me vulgar and cheap. I do not like it at me. Skin is skin.
O côco é tão presente neste perfume que me deixa um pouco enjoada. De início ele é elegante e gostoso, mas logo essa nota de côco predomina; a mim cheira como perfume vulgar e barato. Eu não gosto dele em mim. Pele é pele.
Dark, mysterious and seductive fragrance!
Most of all I feel the gardenia, coconut and amber notes in it. It's one of my favorite fragrances with the leading gardenia note. This note really makes this fragrance very suitable as an evening fragrance.
The lasting power is very good.
Only there was a moment when this fragrance started to remind me a pickle-juice scent a little bit, but luckily it's gone.
I like this fragrance. It's fascinating enough.
I just ordered a sample of this in the Edt form based on the reviews I read here. Cross your fingers for me that it smells great on me too!
I actually like this one, wear it sometimes, specially when I'm in black or dark tones; it's the only floral i have, I usually don't like flowers, except white florals, this gardenia is soft, a little powdery, and spicy, and I get clearly the amber and sandalwood beneath. classy, delicate, yet sensual, a bit creamy, reminds almost tuberose but lighter. Something "narcotic" about it to, sexy, must be the white flowers that give this impression. Really like it, dark, classy but also easy to wear, not too loud or heavy.
yesterday, i gave it to ma mommmyyy...oohhhhh damnnn itsssss ausomeeee.itsss a fairy tale with a magic stick. gardenia, coconut, pepper.she is in love with it. its a masterpiece...tumss uppp versace (:..i love dis cologne soooo muchaaa.
Crystal Noir EDT is my signature perfume. I have a crush on it and nothing else is working on my skin since I met this fragrance. It makes me be special. I'm feeling powerfull and gorgeous. We have a relationship of 6 years by now and I'm not bored yet, but willing to met other smells :) I wonder if Flowerbomb by V&R or Bottega Veneta will run the same profound chemistry.
Another online blind buy for me (yup smart, i know ;) ). Notes sounded good, the "dark" part too, because i want depth in my perfumes. I actually liked this a lot, but on me, something in this makes it smell like pine, and LOTS of it. The wonders of body chemistry again. It's rich, creamy and fresh at the same time. But that pine note i smell, makes it feel more like a mens perfume. On the right person, this probably smells amazing. Sillage is good but not overpowering, longevity is great too, lasts all day with 1-2 spritzes. Gonna try it in warmer weather (very lightly sprayed, because this is probably overbearing in the heat, if sprayed liberally) and see if the pine note is less prominent then, fingers crossed :)
EDIT: tried this again today, weather isn't too hot but warm, and humid. Yay, the pine note doesn't bother me anymore :) !! It's there for the first minutes, but then fades away/ becomes less prominent. The little of the pine i smell now, makes it fresh. This actually reminds me of Euphoria. Both are dark and deep fragrances, good sillage and longevity, but never overwhelming (lightly sprayed, 1-2 spritzes). Can be worn any season, day or night. Doesn't feel cloying even in a bit warmer weather.
Crystal Noir is my all times favourite. It is very particular, it doesn't smell like any other perfume. On me it is flowery and creamy, Gardenia and musk are the only notes that I can feel in this perfume. It is perfect for cold weather, the smell is rich, deep, suitable for evening dress or any other outfit for special occasions. The staying power is also excellent. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to smell unique and absolutely stunning !
This is one of my favourites because it is exotic and woody, and almost dusky comes to mind. I love the bottle too.
This perfume was given to me as a gift. Thing is im a male. The person who gave it to me thought it was a men's fragance, without even searching it so did I for a few weeks. It does not state for which gender it is on the box it only says Eau de Toilette Natural Spray. The bottle is a light tone of purple but my eyesight isnt the best and I just mistaked it for brown. I realized this had a unique smell like flowers and coconut. But still didnt even cross my mind it was a womens perfume. So I used it for like a 1 and a half, and actually got numerous compliments from women that i smelled great. I thought it smelled pretty damn good just a little feminine. Then once I realized it was womens perfume when I looked it up my whole outlook on it changed, now I cant help but smell straight up women perfume when I smell it, while before I never even thought it was for women. It may be alright for a man to use depending on what you like .
Usually, I detest most white florals, but, I absolutely love Crystal Noir. I've owned this since it first came out and I've repurchased it twice now.
On me the gardenia mixes with the amber and musk and it smells sweet,creamy, warm and just delicious.
This perfume has great, lingering sillage and it's a scent that if you are familiar with it, is immediately recognizable when you smell it.
For some reason the opening notes of Crystal Noir smells a bit like Calvin Klein's Euphoria EDP to me.
Crystal Noir is very long lasting in EDP form, around 10 hours with just a few sprays on my skin.
It's one of those fragrances that smell really nice on your clothes for days too. Test it for yourself, if it works with your chemistry you will be hooked!
rainbow.owl, I'm sorry, I don't mean to offend or irritate I promise...my only intention is to give the 'general public' an idea of the age-group the fragrance would most likely appeal to.
I find reading an age category (on an otherwise good review) really, really irritating.
love ur reviews incandescent.follow them very closely.keep posting.
Personality: Voluptuous, provocative, glamorous, dark, sexy.
Age: 22-45
Scent: Gorgeous scent bursting with sweet and spicy gardenias! You can almost feel the hot spice notes dancing on the luscious, creamy gardenia petals. Very sexy, dark yet warm and tropical smelling. The wood notes in the scent serves to add some depth and darkness. In short, it's creamy, spicy, warm and sweet.
When/Where: Great for all seasons, but best for evening use. Only the more glamorous women will be able to pull this one off for day-time, for sure it's a scent that requires an attitude or some dressing up, its not a jeans/t-shirt scent. It is sexy enough for clubbing, and elegant enough for formals...perfect for seduction.
Sillage/Longevity: Good Sillage, Good Longevity (6-8 hours). Spray it on your clothes, and it'll last for days and days!
JUST FOR FUN: Capricorn will appreciate the deep woodsiness in this scent and its lack of 'frills and giggles', whilst Scorpio will appreciate its dark, spicy quality. The rich, creamy gardenias and warm amber in the EDP will please the more feminine signs like Libra, Taurus and Leo.
I liked the way it smelled on a paper tester, but on me it smelled like red fruits. Very fruity, like Bright Crystal, but syrupy and flat. Wish I could have gotten more of the amber and gardenia.
I do like this one, but I am not sure how much. I tend to like it a bit less these days. I find Montana 80 very similar to this one, but also better balanced. I think there is in Crystal Noir too much coconut or whatever recreates its scent. I would love it if it were a bit more subdued, but the way this perfume is done, it makes it a bit cloying and that is what I do not like about it. I like very much the creaminess of ginger. Pepper and sandalwood come through in a very nice balance, imparting to it, to me, a more woody then spicy touch. I would not consider it oriental, despite the spices, but rather floral woody musky. Overall, you can notice the complexity of this perfume and very clearly and beautifully the contribution of several of its notes. Staying power is outstanding. I do not think I like it enough to buy it though. But that is me. The perfumer knows much better obviously. I have the greatest respect for the work of Antoine Lie. I do think he makes some of the nicest male perfumes, like L'essence de Cerruti and Adventure, I find these ones true master pieces. And I also like very much Ardenbeauty, First premier bouquet and code for men.
I'm in total awe of this scent! I have been missing out on this one. Man I love it! It does have a coconut "vibe" but it's not in the ingredients I know. If you have ever smelled Purple Fantasy by Guerlain, you will love this. They are dead ringers imo. However, Purple fantasy was discontinued years ago. How ironic they both have the same purple color and everything!
This perfume is amazing!!!! After using this for a while I decided I might try to find something better to replace it and after researching on the net for some other possible candidates I went searching but came up short. My husband loves this one so much to, he is continually offering to be me another bottle hoping I wont stray from it. On me its powdery and fresh with a little something that adds a twist of darkness to it.I was surprised that there is no coconut in it but reading the notes I can see how they have blended together to give this illusion which is probably for the best since most of the perfumes I have smelled lately with coconut either come across like a toilet spray or a sickly sweet punch drink. This one is for everyone,also I find it wearable all seasons day and night. I normally only need to put it on in the mornings and it lasts all day. I don't see myself being able to replace this one any time soon so PLEASE Versace don't discontinue it!
Like Elige in a soft flannel pillowcase
Versace Crystal Noir is a pleasant spiced floral. It's warm with amber yet still fresh. I think it would be a good scent to wear to work and nice dinners out. I don't find it terribly unique or exciting, but it is a nice frag regardless.
To my nose, it smells a lot like Mary Kay Elige, so much so that I don't think I will ever buy a bottle of CN until I run out of Elige. The only difference between the two is that CN is a bit more muffled. It's like Elige in a soft flannel pillowcase.
This is very nice and uplifting. Clean, fresh, creamy gardenia floral with spices added. I love it!
Ultra classy and feminine. Can't stop smelling my wrist; it's getting powdery too. Sooooooooooo mmmmhmmhmmm:)
Review of EDP:
Creamy gardenia with a hint of coconut and with a little bit of spices thrown in. The beginning is a little bit too much as pepper is a little very prominent but after a while it nicely settles. The fragrance also kinda reminds of a shampoo I used to use. The lasting power and silage are average on me.
The first few minutes after spraying gives a rich spicy fragrance. It settles down to a warm, incense-like floral fragrance in about 15- 30 mins on me. And I love this part- the incense and powdery feel... After a point, it smelt like burnt oil & I was disheartened since I have been waiting to buy this, my first ever, noir perfume. I think it could be because the tester might be an old bottle... Surprisingly, within just 30 minutes, it turns into a glorious sandalwood fragrance and it is beautiful from there on. I smell a lot of sandalwood and I absolutely love it! It is definitely sexy and I find myself sniffing my wrist every so often! It lasts really long and a little goes a long way! I'm buying this one tomorrow and I can't wait to use it! And I love the fact that it is so layered and surprises me every time I sniff it. It is best used at night and I see myself using it only for special occasions...
At first I felt really stupid thinking I smelled coconut and then looked at the notes, no coconut lol oh well :) at least I'm not the only one getting coconut.
This is a very nice and sexy fragrance that keeps you on your toes because it changes a lot as you wear it. I get coconut, amber/musk, pepper, gardenia and vanilla all popping up at different times of the day and switching around frequently, so lovely!
I believe @pistola described this well saying "It is VERY spicy, dark, mysterious, flirty, devilish, femme fatale, 'i'm pretty but don't **** with me or i'll stab you with my stiletto's'". People have mentioned it is "delicate", "overpowering" but I think it falls right in the middle.
The only thing keeping me from making this my signature scent is the pepper. I wore Lancome's Miracle for years and got really sick of pepper in perfumes.
My boss wears this and comes in on a light, airy cloud of sandalwood. It is unusual to be able to smell a perfume on someone else so well, and yet, it is not too much or too heavy on her. Plus, a sandalwood note is fleeting generally. It smells like heaven on her.
I finally tracked it down and went for the indulgent price (for me) and it is a very pretty perfume, although totally different on me. I usually lose the scent entirely very soon, although on a warmer day recently, it stayed much better. On me it is an oriental perfume, and I really don't pick up the notes. But it isn't too heavy or cloying and it is still quite lovely.
This smells NOTHING like With Love. With Love has potent mangosteen and cocobolo notes and this does not. The only thing similar are the spice notes. I wear Versace and wore With love through my teen years so I'm very familiar with both. I just don't want anybody to be misinformed. They smell nothing alike...
I've already written a review on this and at the time, Crystal Noir didn't work for me because i thought it was too strong. I am wanting to give it a second chance though. My mom owns it and it just smells so divine on her. Whenever I go to the fragrance shops, I am always spraying it on the tester cards (not on myself because I am usually wearing something), and I find that I simply cannot stop sniffing. It's such a dark, complex scent to me and it doesn't smell like anything I own. I have put it on my "want" list for now. So, I'm looking forward to giving it another chance. :)
Spicy creamy goodness!!! I had been avoiding this scent for a while because I don't really care for gardenia on it's own but now I'm kicking myself because I have been missing out! On my skin I the gardenia blends in so masterfully. I get a beautiful, slightly sweet and spicy composition. It's exotic, sensual and sexy. The lasting power is impressive (6-10 hours on my skin) and the silage is a monster! I always spritz perfume once in my cleavage, on my wrist and on my inner thigh. I picked up a friend the other day while wearing it and as soon she opened the door she immediately gasped and asked what smelled so good. Yes it's pricey but you get what you pay for..excellent longevity, terrific silage and an enchanting aroma. I've found a new lifelong lover... ;)
Ginger, Cardamom, and i could swear I read it also had cinnamon and clove in it, hmmmmm wonder where I got that from. Anyway I was disappointed with this all I smell is soap, i had thought it would be dark, sexy and spicy and just got soap, :-/ blah blah boring.
I just got it today (march'2012)>Dreamed about this perfume for a while. Wonderful, sweet and musky, just the way I like it. Will recomend this perfume.
Veeeery original scent, very seductive. This smell takes most of the compliments. People bought it after smelling it on me. Couldn't be better! Nevertheless, my boyfriend things it's too strong and it smells like a... cat pee... great;] was a joke but it's not his favorite. Mine it is. Still plenty of people like it on me so I guess it works good with my skin chemistry.
It shows that sometimes, how the scent co work on your skin, is relative. You think it stinks, others find flowers in it:D
The sillage is very good. one thing: you have to use it in a reasonable amounts;]
This fragrance is wonderful! It is mysterious and exotic. I feel there coconut cream. Men like it. In that perfume is something very exciting and unbounded:) High grade fragrance for ladies. Love It so much.
Versace Crystal Noir is a deep, warm, and sensual scent. Blossoming fragrant gardenias, sweet cardamom with a hint of ginger to a soft dry down of amber and sandalwood. Reminiscent of black licorice. Perfect fragrance for an elegant evening!
this elegant mystery is the most recognizable scent i have ever smelled.from a chic welldressed lady on street to a sweaty member of my gym i can detect and recall its notes,that is how unique is this.bold and creamy as a love trial which doesnt com to the end.its a sexy relationship that statrs with a slap on the face and steps into the loung spicing its way and finally leavs a powdery trace in the elevator for quiet long time.its a dirty yet classy scent.its creamy yet crisp,how is that possible?what a wonderful idea to spice up gardenia with pepper and cardemom,peony with ginger and sandal with amber.not highly recomended as its one dirty proud dimond which requiers special capacity to appreciate.
Crystal Noir by Versace is an oriental-gardenia fragrance. It really either keeps you captivated or make you feel, somehow dirty.
The opening smells like peachy orange with a hint of spiciness and gardenia. Not really my cup of tea.
The middle naturally becomes more sensual as the intoxicating gardenia comes and spreads its over-sweet green aroma. The amber and vanilla in this fragrance make this a sensual and spicy scent.
The scent, therefore is very spicy, yet not foody, but quite elegant, really. It does smell womanly, but a man could wear it, even though it wears better on women.
A crystal which not only shines but also spreads a dark, mysterious and unusual accord. Crystal Noir.
I tried this last night for the first time and I love it. My husband really loves this lingering fragrance. He wanted to smell me one more time before he left for work. It is sensual and sexy and it smells expensive. The longetivity is excellent on me.
This develops on me like a rich creamy orange flower with a hint of musk, almost like a creamsicle from the dark side...i love it.
Creamy coconutty gardenia at its best. Another masculine meets feminine fragrance along the style of Sensuous noir. Clean yet dirty at the same time. Rich and sensual - just screams "smoky eyes" - wear this with lots of eye makeup and a low neckline it just begs for it.
I LOVE this perfume! It smells warm, spicy, floral, amber. Its very strong. It kind of smells masculine. Lasting power is okay 5hrs on my skin. Projection power is wonderful, 1 spritz on yourself & the whole room can smell it. I will definitely re-purchase this! ;)
Acv43, it's not just your skin... Mine does the same...
Dunno, I liked it first. But now all I smell is kind of poo in the end. Not for me anymore. I use it as car freshener and it's great, but we don't have a love affair anymore. Too bad for me.
I have come to the conclusion that I must have freakish skin chemistry and/or a weird sense of smell when it comes to certain scents.
Based off of the notes listed i should love this, based off its classification as a oriental floral i should love this, based off of all your lovely descriptions i should love this.
But alas this smells nothing like i thought it would at least on me!!
honestly all i get out of this is generic men's aftershave and pine- a lot of pine!!
I really wish i could experience this through someone else's nose, because from what everyone is describing it sounds lovely :(
poo for weird skin chemistry/a strange nose!!
I confirmed it! it is my weird skin responsible for the weirdness i am smelling!! i sprayed it on my boyfriend and behold it smells like creamy gardenia and warm spice- in other words wonderful
@ andrada2003 I'm glad I'm not the only one lol, i actually tried it as car freshener today and it worked really well- thanks for the idea
I couldn't understand the reviews that mentioned coconut until I tried this fragrance for myself. I don't like coconut as a note, but this, initially, is a savoury coconut and absolutely amazing from the minute it's out of the bottle and on my skin.
It lasts and lasts too. Not in a overwhelming way, but in an enveloping cloud that seduces the senses. It is so well blended. The intial coconut stays in the background and caresses the gardenia and amber. Fabulously the pepper and cardamom never overwhelm, but just blend through the other notes to prevent it becoming too sweet and cloying.
This is the most amazing fragrance and I like the bottle, I know a lot don't, but I think it's lovely. I am completely enslaved to this perfume and will always ensure it is in my wardrobe for many years to come.
Sensuous and hypnotic.
Versace Bright Crystal takes eight minutes after application to calm down and smell polite- I timed it. Of course we have very low humidity here, so perhaps it will take longer if the room air's humidity is above 35%. Until eight minutes are up, I hold my wrist away from my face. When this wait is over, I hold my wrist to my nose and take a long, slow sniff. I am greeted by the tropical paradise smell that has been so well described by others here. Twenty minutes after aplication it becomes a gardenia-and-frying-butter scent. You know that smell when good quality butter is placed into a pan and melted on the stove? Imagine someone is frying gardenias in it, that is the smell I get. From that point on it goes on to loose much of its character, but it retains a tropical, creamy sweetness, which hints at coconut but doesn't actually present coconut's full picture. It also retains a subtle background of sophistication which is hard to describe, but is like the general smell of the cosmetic department at a high end department store.
One of the most intriguing, uneasy, capricious fragrances that have crossed my way so far, from a House whose scents I've never considered too much.
Rounded, untamed and slightly gothic, Crystal Noir seems to be conceived on contrasts but it somehow keeps its straight personality as (un?)usual floral oriental with a rather rough opening of heady cardamom and pepper, followed by a creamiest gardenia breeze that slowly leads to the amberish and musky undertones.
Going a little deeper through my review I must point out that Crystal Noir doesn't start in the best way, at least for my tastes.. I don't really fancy a pronounced use of sour spices as cardamom, and I don't particularly love black pepper in fragrances (while I tend to put it everywhere while cooking), so the first minute of this Versace's happens to smell rather weird to my nose.. not necessarily bad or unpleasant, just a non linear – a bit gloomy and "anxious" – combination of masculine and vaguely herbal notes. I don't know how this concoction at a certain point evolves into one of the most captivating, luxurious and desirable gardenia ever. I totally agree with those reviewers who associated this fragrance to a tropical breeze: the middle stage of Crystal Noir behaves on my skin like an exotic wind that brings a subtle mist of waxy, densely fragrant white petals through the nocturnal air, with echoes of salt and sea-breeze coming from somewhere not too far. I've tried to, as I love the note, but I can't detect any coconut in this fragrance (as many do)…. rather the white, thick and milky essence of a flower that sometimes borders towards a detectable sweetness, and other times it stays quite silent and obscured, a bit soapy too. Everything in this fragrance seems to evoke the night, the mystery, the sensuality.. and when I get to the drydown the amber is undeniably there, thickening, warming and kind of intoxicating the last hours of Crystal Noir on my skin.
A pretty serious bottle (the stopper is both weird and magnificent in my humble opinion), in its elegant purple nuance, captures the spirit of the juice inside the transparent dark glass: a somehow difficult fragrance, at least for someone who tends to be more into comforting and sweet fragrant stuff as myself, but one of those whose purchase I don't regret as I would always have it in my wardrobe for an inspiring occasion (possibly on summer late nights, when I think it reveals all its beauty). Longevity is stellar on me, more than one day (!!).
Highly recommended to lovers of sparingly spicy and white floral oriental: I guess the right chemistry and personality can bring this scent to epicness…
Does not agree with my body chemistry at all.Smells very synthetic.after a while smells like talcum powder.Would recommend to first try it on your skin before buying it.
It is a mixture of fantasy, cheerfulness,& sexiness. Whenever I wear it, I yearn to sniff the air blowing around me. I feel excited and happy afterwards. It is highly-recommended in your wardrobe.
This is a great fragrance. It's almost so strong and then soft. It's an opposition of the senses and makes it interesting. Along the lines of DKNY Delicious Night and Dior's Midnight Poison.
Say what you want about Versace, but I love Crystal Noir! Much better than Bright Crystal in my opinion (no disrespect, I like that one). This smells dark, sexy and smokey on me, almost unisex. I can smell gardenia and some smoooooth, bitter coconut. Delicious and mysterious, great lasting power as well.
Reminds me of coconut, palm trees, some exotic place. I got it as a present, even though it is not 100% me- it still is a nice scent for a change; surely not a scent for everyday use.
Today I fell in love with this fragrance, I don't especially get the notes listed to me it's more of a creamy wood notes maybe a resin. Absolutely beautiful rich earthy scent just my kind of thing love, love love it! and oh no that's another perfume that i'm going to have to struggle to justify buying on my tight student budget and added to my already perfectly adequate for one person collection. Oh perfume how I love and hate you at the same time! lol. TO LUMIERE: I am blonde/red haired so I don't think it's to do with hair colour but just chemistry in general? But perhaps there are certain trends in that depending on colouring? Crystal noir reminds me a little of Jennifer Lopez Love & Light it's on the same vein and has the same close to the skin spicy/woody/creamy yummyness so if you like this you might want to check that out as a more affordable version, although not the same there is definite similarities IMO. xxx
HUGE disappointment. I really thought I was going to love this one :( I bought the set with lotion and shower Jell because frags just do not stick to me
The gel smelt like plastic. Just like the bottle it was in, with some odd menthol trailing close behind? Maybe grapefruit (as that is what it smells like on my skin, thus I avoid it like the plague)
I bravely followed with the lotion, and then the EDT. It has no Sillage that I can account for. When I take a deep wiff all I smell is sour chemical amber. This smells very very cheap and certainly not sexy! Well at least not on my skin.
My Daughter loves the bright Crystal and I must say it smells like the same family ... Just not my thing at all.
Regrettably, did not like much on my skin. I think it's suited more to dark-haired woman/man. Could smell some orchid ot tigerlily. My persian male friend commented that it's heavy scent, maybe for winter. I have read somewhere that in Iran it's beating all sales, so popular it is there.
A beautiful and unique fragrance, I can reaally smell the coconut here!!Even when being an oriental, it's sort of fresh and not heavy at all.The only negative thing about it is its weak lasting power...Even for the EDP.
I've just got my 90ml bottle of EDP and I must write that the cap is ridiculous! How could anyone do something like this to such a nice bottle?! I'm going to get rid of that plastic piece of sh.t for sure. If it wasn't plastic I would have use it for self-defense at least. I've tried to put on a cap from 30ml bottle but unfortunately it is too small.
I chose this for myself and wore it during the 5 years of my last relationship. Now I am forcing myself to remove unwanted memories by finding a new fragrance.I cannot find ANYTHING I love as much as this, and that turns heads+gets compliments like this=(
It is VERY spicy, dark, mysterious, flirty, devilish, femme fatale, "i'm pretty but don't fuck with me or i'll stab you with my stiletto's"
My ex couldn't keep his nose away from my neck, and in fact his best male friend ended up purchasing this for himself after constantly sniffing me one time we were all out on the town.
I've had men stop me and ask me what I was wearing many times, and have been hit on more than with any other fragrance.
I truly believe this is NOT for every body. Literally...i think you have to have a natural chemistry to your hormones and flesh for this to work with you. Also, it takes a very animalistic, primal, strong, sexy and aggressive person to pull this off. THIS IS VERY UNISEX in my opinion.
PLEASE, if you have any recommendations for me and my journey onto my next signature fragrance that is similar in character to this one...let me know!
I tested this today and all I can say is- gorgeous! It's really elegant, sophisticated and warm, it's the perfume for THE LADY!
It's interesting but I think, it's sweet ( but not sticky sweet and nauseating) and fresh in the same time, it changes all the time on my skin and I am waiting to discover all the edges this perfume wants to show me. It's powerful, strong- I have only small piece of paper but my room smells so divine!
I recommend it for a woman ( not girl. I guess Bright Crystal will do for a girl) who is confident, elegant and with her own style. More "serious" than Bright Crystal, more mature, a bit masculine but just to underline the elegance of the scent.
But I must admit, the bottle is awful, especially that piece of plastic called the top!
Why do I smell coconut in it ? There's no coconut in the perfume pyramid.....Anyway, I like it a lot .
I have only one word to describe it , nothing less and nothing more just- BEAUTIFUL
Tested it a couple of days ago in edp concentration. It starts out with some soft spicy notes along with gardenia and then after an hour, it turns into the best musk fragrance I've ever smelt. Just don't get any coconut from it.
CN stays close to the skin but it stays for hours, it really has a great longevity.
A must have for white musk lovers.
To my nose is peppery-sweet. Love white pepper , love white flowers. Strong fragrance,with sexy feeling. :)Positive vote !!
Delicate??? Really??? This perfume is everything but delicate. So strong and spicy. too much for me.
Lovely one. Amazing. I detect this creamy, buttery gardenia, but not heavy or sultry one. It is fresh, light and creamy in the same time. Pepper is there for sure, but not very sharp and I can also smell fresh, wet laundry note in the background(which is musk, I assume). And slightly detectable coconut. All this notes are perfectly mingled. I'm not sure about it's lasting power or silage, but I believe they are decent(edt). The bottle is fine, but the cap is too kitchy for me. Now it's one of my favorite scents and I'm thinking of making it my signature scent.
I love the shirin-o-talkh description in Persian by Mehrdad. it s accurate and this is definetely a bitter-sweet perfume that takes me back to my oriental experiences. I m not Persian anyway I just speak the language. And I speak crystal noir language too.
I really love this one...my sis in law got in my car and I was like what are you wearing! Has really nice soft smell. I have it and just love it!
"Crystal Noir is a bestseller in Iran", some reviewers say. I bet my dear coconut life that Iranian women have executed a balloon spree here. There's a chain of dozen reviews that have full balloon bunches! Dozen! That's ludicrous! Just go on and scroll down, and then continue reading this review...
...You see? This fragrance clearly makes people glad, and why wouldn't it? It's enthralling and YUMMY without being oversweet. I hope Versace will never discontinue this (thanks to the Iranians, I bet).
Next time I go to a bar, I'll walk to the counter and order a Crystal Noir. It sounds fateful and enchanting, and I believe that kind of a drink wouldn't let me down.
p.s. sgmg09! If your wife can stand Crystal Noir on your skin, there's no reason why you shouldn't wear it! "Mens" and "womens" fragrances are mostly just commercial tactics. I like your brave experimental attitude.
Someone else mentioned getting the impression of coconut in this and I agree. It's the same note I smell in Omnia that leans towards coconut! So this is a peppery version of Omnia to my nose! Wow- I like it a lot! My husband does, too. It's sweet, but not as sweet as Fancy Love, for example. It's creamy and spicy, too. Nothing harsh or sour here. Now I wish I had bought that big bottle at Ross I saw a few months ago unsniffed!
Hi ladies and gents.i bought this perfume when it came out 2008. for my girlfriend now my wife = ) she did not like it but i loved. it very dark seductive smell that i would wear once in awhile and i am a guy. this perfume a good night time perfume and not for teens. my point of view is it wrong to wear versace crystal noir as guy.
Any girl who wears this drives me wild rawrrr
Very strong,sexy and recognizable.
This fragrance is great for someone who wants to get noticed but also has a wild side :)
It's not for everyone because you have to know how to wear it.
I have it at the moment and i always get great reactions from both men and women.
It's not as sweet as the perfumes I had before but i just fell in love with this one and I'm getting second bottle very soon. :)
i find it too coconutty...
having tht said,i do like this over bright crystal.. at least this smells more unique and mature
Crystal Black - the fragrance of this perfume odd, too strong, with great difficulty I managed to finish a bottle ..
His bottle and cap - special and luxurious.
I kept the cap to cover the other perfume bottles.
This is not a reason to buy perfume and therefore, do not buy it again.
This is a popular one among Arab women, most of my friends own a bottle and atleast half of them keep repurchasing. I always take a few spritzes when I'm at a friend's house, I honestly find the scent quite delectable even if it may not be on my most-wanted list. It's sweet but not sugary, it's spicy (I mostly get pepper and a touch of cardamom), it's also very, very creamy, and most of all it's GARDENIA!! I love gardenias! This is a seductive, fun gardenia with the right amount of class. And yes, fresh gardenia flowers do have somewhat of milky-coconut scent to them, hence why people are getting coconut when they smell this. The dry-down is slightly less sweet and gets more woodsy, but you can still smell the milky, spiced gardenias. The lasting power is really good too, lasts days on clothes and many hours on the skin. The sillage is noticeable and sensual even from a distance rather than being loud and obtrusive. It's great for most occasions and seasons too, which makes it quite versatile. I'm not surprised that this one is popular here, it's one of the rare sultry scents that wear well in warmer weather (not sweltering hot weather though lol), especially its EDT version.
Crystal noir for me i love smell
Powdery cold elegance and long lasting in skin and clothes
Amazing perfume & special
I love versace.
For me, this fragrance screams: Hey! Look at me! This one is my strongest and creamy perfume.
The Gardenia with the pepper are fabulous, but I also feel the smell of coconut.
The best dark perfume I have tried on my skin! The scent makes a clear impression on me, so the name is well choosen. Crystal-clear! Crystal Noir always delivers, and is the only really dark fragance I own for the moment. There is always something I don't like about the other dark fragances I have tried.
I am on my third bottle of Crystal Noir!
The bottle is a beauty, too.
Detta är den bästa mörka parfym jag har provat på min hud. Doften gör ett klart intryck på mig, så namnet är väl valt. Kristall-klart. Crystal Noir levererar alltid, och är den enda mörka doft jag äger för tillfället. Det är alltid något jag inte tycker om hos de andra mörka dofterna jag har provat.
Jag är på min tredje flaska av Crystal Noir.
Flaskan är vacker, också!
I have hated Crystal Noir for a long time, but now I found that I only had that opinion because I tested it in a perfume shop after smelling too many perfumes.
Crystal Noir is really great, modern, feminine and sexy. I'm very happy to have it (thank you cocobella).
Crystal Noir is the perfume for the modern, sophisticated nightlife.
Its peperry, woody and sweet in a moderate waybecause of the gardenia note.
The first blast is quite masculine and strong, with the sandalwood and the cardamom on top. In an hour or so, it develops to a very interesting and spicy gardenia.
The drydown is gentle and sweet, like a soft touch.
I would describe this perfume as umpredictable, I think it has the same vibe of Dior Addict but it is more sophisticated and it fits a more wide age group.
It is definatly a perfume for nighttime has it is very dark, spicy and strong. The sillage and longevity are very good, the perfume has a great projection so be carefully, oversprayed it becomes really too mutch has this perfume dont have a soft, creamy edge until the drydown.
A modern interpretation of sensuality and femme power.
Great, near and soft scent. Wonderful Gardenia/musk and a hint of pepper, amber and sandalwood - just wonderful. No sharp or edgy notes at all. Next person have to stand close to smell this great scent. I love that kind of "whispering" perfumes. Shortlived on my skin -about 2 hours. Bad for an eau de parfum
Härlig doft, nära och mjuk doft. Härlig Gardenia/musk och en mjuk aning om peppar, amber och sandelträ - blomnoterna är inte sötsliskiga, vilket jag gillar. Nästa person får stå ganska nära för att känna denna parfymen. Jag gillar den typen av smygande dofter. Kortlivad på min hud, ca 2 timmar, riktigt dåligt för en eau de parfum.
I loved every step of this perfumes development, from the peppered gardenias at night, melting into coconut almond milk, then finally slipping away effortlessly into dark incense smoke, lingering there before it fades away (after 7-8 hours). Dark - a little powdery, with a sensuality that is more intriguing and inviting that overpowering. I also think it would complement in hot or cool weather. This is a new signature for me!
Bam!! Straight up sexy!! Just have a tester which i adore, will definitly have to get a full bottle, hard to find though where i live, but i WILL find this stunning perfume.
the beautiful amber, gardenia, and a bit of peony in the drydown just captured my heart, think hubby will love this one too. Go out and get a tester ladies, you wont regret it!!
Crystal Noir is really great. The only reason I don't wear it is that I don't like wearing dark fragrances - though I have to say it isn't so "noir" as the name says. Dark - OK, but not black.
I have tried a few Versace fragrances and this one was really good. Amber here is clear and beautiful, so is gardenia and orange flower. I could detect spices but they weren't too strong. Lasting power was very good.
All in all Crystal Noir is a bit like classy tea with a teaspoon or two of sugar. I agree, it's very sexy without the kitsch Bright Crystal has, I believe. Well done, Versace!
I like this perfume,I dont have a one but I have smelled enough,Versac Crystal noir is the best selling perfume in Iran(islamic republic) where I live!!
1-2 out of 10 people wear this which why I dont love it too much,Im used to it and doesn't seem attracting anymore.
Its long lasting and the silage is good even the EDT but I dont like the dry down at all.
its not feminine,its rather unisex but not in a bad way,but as other reviewers said it is sexy,I admit that.
Not a scent everyone likes...It's either you love it from the first sniff or hate it forever! This perfume for me is like...it's saying my name and I don't know I can live without it.But that's just for me!It's my signature scent!
P.S. Add this to a pair of jeans,your fav top and some high heels and you're ready to party!
*** It works both ways : sexy and nasty / sexy and elegant! ***
One of the sexiest scents I own. Definitely musky and intoxicating. I get a wonderful coconut cream with a slight floral in the background from the very beginning. I wear it most in the winter and because I have had my bottle for maybe 2 years, Im going to try to use it up before it completely goes to waste. CAUTION: very seductive.
I looove this one! I recently purchased it, after been wanting it for a year. I love the ''Crystal'' bottles by Versace, they're very classy.
The fragrance is gorgeous, to me, the amber, pepper, and ginger, are what i smell most. It's a spicy, slightly sweet, creamy, heavy and sexy scent, that i would wear only during the fall/winter season. I like heavy fragrances, so i would just wear this during the day, but i think most people would wear this in the evening. On my skin, it lasts a long time.
I tried it because of prefix noire and didn't like it at first sniff. It seemed too fruity and somehow heavy. But next time I tried it in winter again ans sensed jasmin and powder in it, and bought, so it turned into one of those I always have in stock, because it's available and affordable.
Wanted to love, and do love bottle, but unfortunately there is something "bugspray" going on here. I like Versense, but that is about the only Versace perfume I can wear. Sigh.
I had a quick and very intense love affair with Crystal Noir, because it is has one of the most fantastic openings - floral, opulent, coconutty, sexy, feminine, and all this with NO sweetness! Fantastic!
When you are testing a quality perfume, after a beginning like this you wait for a...well a nosegarsm. But with CN things get a bit worse in time or maybe just don't get better. It stays more less the same, but gets a bit more generic and floral. Not actually bad, but not really so interesting as it seemed in the beginning.
I really don't want to offend anyone, but it's a bit like some of those Italian boys, looking outrageous when you meet them, but when you want to talk or have a life together... well...;)
Anyway, it is definitely worth trying!
I love the house of Versace. I wanted to love this perfume. But honestly this scent reminds me of a black hot plastic garbage bag and a skunk. At least if it had a little dirty, earthiness it would make the scent a little more well rounded and add some complexity and make sense. But it just smell like synthetic and plastic. Sorry.
to each their own - with this smell
I can see myself with my boyfriend at a skii resort with the fireplace going.
However, wouldn't be able to stand it in 100F hot weather; it is too whimsical, unique, and musky for hot weather or even sunny weather.
This was a straight up booze shot smell to me. Maybe I didn't give it enough time to dry down..but really, boozy. So boozy, it was hard to get passed it. Just me though. Wouldn't get it.
I got none of the opening notes. This went straight to magnolia in my skin. An undertone of peony. White flowers, powdery and almost soapy. I've had it on for several hours and still--magnolia. I'm not much of a white flowers kind of person. Nice fragrance and since my Mother loves white flowers, I think I'll give this to her when she comes to visit.
First impression is lovely gardenia, a creamy floral, a little bit sharp and surrounded by a woody aura. As it settles, this blends seamlessly with the base to create an aroma so sensual it may catch you off guard. It is like a progression of daytime to sensual beginnings after sundown. The drydown has an identity of its own, oily and remotely sweet, reminicent of toasted coconut. A hint of the husk is also present. The texture and aroma also bring to mind hot melted butter, browning in a pan.
It is so gorgeous and simply radiates sensuality. Perfect for hot summer nights. Crystal Noir should be in a special category of fragrances that require a warning label, because it can easily progress from being a sensory delight, to inducing an undeniable sexual vibe. A complement to the experienced, confident woman.
Initial application did not appeal much...but then it set up 5 to 10 minutes later...and viola! Pure tropical,creamy heaven with just enough kick! Subtle Gardenia, soft beautiful Amber, ever so slight wisps of Clove and Pepper. It's been several hours since I tried this and it smells fantastic...vibrant, expensive, sensual, confident, elegant, gorgeous, unforgettable! Bravo!
It's funny bc after all the reviews saying coconut, I was worried this might be too sweet and... suntanlotion-ish for me? I don't get coconut at all. Not necessarily a bad thing. The gardenia is strong and it's a bit sweet, so I could see how it's interpreted as coconut, maybe.
Anyway, at first sniff, I thought this was too heavy, sweet and a bit cloying. I wrote it off as not being for me. A few hours later, however, it was very, very nice. Still a bit heavy and sweet, but now in a good way. I won't wear it often, just special occasions, perhaps. I've seen it described as creamy and that is definitely accurate. I'm not getting the spice some people claim to be getting, but hopefully after a few more tries, I'll be able to detect it.
i have a bottle for a few years,i was wearing it a lot but now it is just a bit to heavy.in winter i will give it one more try,i still like it a lot.or maybe because the bottle is a few years old the smell got different.
lasts long and you need just 1-2 sprays.
Second review:
I was so wrong about this! The "sweet coconut" scent was the creamy gardenia with amber. I tested again and on my skin the top is spicy. Turns into a ambery, creamy gardenia with hints of orange blossom and peony, blending well with warm sandalwood and a light musk. Easy to be overwhelming so, be careful in apply.
The first time I tried this (edt) I remember being a little disappointed because on paper it had a sweeter gardenia presence. On my skin it loses the gardenia and any hint of sweetness. But having tried it a second time, I must say it is quite nice. I do not get any coconut, but I do get a very clean musky sandalwood with maybe the tiniest traces of pepper, ginger, and cardamom. Something about it is a tad waxy and slightly soapy. It's actually quite a soothing scent though. Clean but relaxed by the creaminess of the sandalwood, gaining a muskier quality as it wears on, but fairly linear altogether.
The sillage is light but pleasing. Very long lasting. I'd definitely call it a casually sophisticated scent, probably best suited to warmer weather. I keep picturing sailboats under blue skies and white sailing clothes billowing in a fresh sea breeze. Lovely.
Although I am completely out of Crystal Noir-- I do love it! It has been about 2 years since I last had the perfume, but I distinctly remember what it smells like. It is unique and an overall great fragrance.
I also believe that this fragrance can be worn by a male or a female. Yes, there are floral notes, but there is also "green" and musky type notes that sort of play into the florals.
In essence, you have to give it a try for yourself. I will say that this is not a fragrance that you can get the full experience by spraying it on a blotter-- you have to spray it on yourself, so that you can experience the warmth of the scent.
i really like it. i think it is dark and mysterious. everytime i am wearing it people around me say: hmm coconut, yummy. but to be honest: i do not get the coconut. i think if i could smell the coconut i would love this even more. but even if i do not get this note i like it very much, somehow it makes me feel sexy and comfortable at the same time.
This is my favorite!!! I love it)))) MMM... It is strong, a little bit salty, and amber and white flowers are perfect in this great perfume!!!! My respect to Versace)))))
Have you ever kept a sample in your wardrobe for such a long time without testing it because it didn't catch your attention?
That was the case with Versace Crystal Noir.
Yesterday it was ITS day, I finally tested it after months and months because Fragrantica made me curious.
Well, it's extremely comforting, it a "shampoo smell", more a cosmetic body lotion than a real fragrance to me, very nice. The white flowers really are interpreted as coconut by my nose (as many of you pointed out) and they get warmer and warmer without being too cloying nor disturbing. The spicy heart makes the whole composition strong and with a distinctive personality, while the woody base ensures great longevity. I can still smell it today, even layered under another perfume! I think Crystal Noir share some similarities with Euphoria, maybe the same spicy woody energetic vibe, something I like in both cases. Very much.
This is an amazing fragrance with very good lasting power for an EDT! I really have nothing else to add , except its very versatile and I find it comforting. It isn't too strong but the sillage is very good , I like this one, vey happy my friend gave me a full bottle because she can't wear it. LUCKY LUCKY!
UPDATE: This perfume has surprised me in more ways than one, I am not even missing other perfumes for the moment while wearing this , would have never thought that! This is really a big surprise! Amazing magical perfume!
Bought this one on a whim actually. Good thing it was on the dark of the moon, once I put this on my skin.....AMAZING! This brew is perfect for prayers on a moonless night. Alone in a garden of pale white flowers, wrapped in a cloak of starlight and windswept shadows. Have tried it again and again. The scent seems to always improve. It is superb for altering the energy body in preparation for meditation and ritual work. Also good for enhancing dreams. And to think... I was only looking for a nice fragrance.
As a man this is Sexy, Sexy, Sexy, Sexy
Like it
Strong yet subtle
Blows floral rubbish away
This is my wifes signature scent, reserved for the most special occasions, to be loved and made a fuss about..
Of all the perfumes a perfume expert had on sale this was one of the top two that she recommended would be suitable for me. I bought this one. Unfortunately it didn't remain in my wardrobe long enough to fully appreciate. (family member stole it)
I do remember the dark Gardenia and Vanilla notes.
Definitely a sexy scent.
this one smells very coconutty, but not in a cheap way. to my mind it smells really expensive and very yummy. for every one who loves coconut fragrances!!
Sexy, creammy, yummy :). I cant find a similar fragrance, its so unique and special. Recommended for hot nights ;-)
dark and dirty. this was a miss, not even a near miss but by a mile. I just couldnt get a like-on for this no matter how hard I tried - I gave it to my mom who passed it on to one of her friends, ugh. stinky hooker dirty. peuw!!
I wanted to love this so much, but unfortunately, it gave me a headache which is very rare for me. Lasting power is wonderful though. My mom has it and I love to smell it on her, just didn't go with my chemistry, I guess. Bummer! :/ maybe Bright Crystal would be better for me.
Smells like chocolate spirit :) It's beautiful and not like other Versace fragnance. Unigue, modern, warm... and of course better then Bright Crystal :)
This opens with a very sweet, strong gardenia accord that comes off smelling like grape jelly on my skin. As it develops, the gardenia smooths out and becomes less sweet. The cardamom and pepper also start to peek through. Despite the appealing creaminess and spice in this, it also smells very soapy. The soapiness ends up making this smell a bit cheap and "perfumey."
I find it somewhat reminiscent of BBW Twilight Woods, but less sweet and more spicy. It has a similar musky, creamy quality. Since Twilight Woods is too sweet and fruity for my liking, I initially thought I would like Crystal Noir...but then the soapiness came. I'll have to pass on this one :(
A sweet coconut note opens the fragrance and stills at the end. The flowers make it creamy and give a delicate touch. I really love the combo coconut + or