Crystal Noir by Versace

guest_mE Me

I just purchased a 1.0fl oz bottle last week and i LOVE IT. This is truly a lovely scent for a confident and sexy woman. The opening is POWERFUL, scent of gardenia and a woodsy burnt orange smell. Then here comes the dry down, which softly transform into a mix of amber and hint of creamy dark coconut, in other words.

Its a very unique and breathe taking smell. Its not overpowering to me, it actually has just enough "kick" to linger around in the air as you walk by! This is a MUST HAVE in any womans collection. Long lasting power also. I can still smell the dry down after only 2 squirks and 8 hours later!! I personally made this my signature scent and wear it all season long...daytime , nightime, summer fall. On me, this scent just works anytime and anywhere without being too overpowering!! I LOVE IT.. 2 thumbs up!

lynnroo

i tested this juice once again today. oh it is so gorgeous. i wish the bottle weren't this hideous. i'll get it anyways i guess. and i think it's a perfect fragrance for a summer night when you wanna feel all sexy. be careful and use with caution though, cause it's a heavy and alluring scent with a strong staying power and you wouldn't wanna touch other people's lives with your sexuality and coconuty sweat like skin scent.

nilhan

that is first placed member of my triology:

crystal noir
ange ou demon
jasmin noir...

special women's special tastes...

karlee79

HATE this scent, reminds me of Diesel Zero Plus Feminine that I had before and I hate that perfume, I looked to see the notes that were similar, and the note I figured was amber, I guess I hate amber, it smells like urine to me.

mandashell

Artificial cherry and coconut with a mish mash of florals. Not the worst but still not very good.

Jillzilla

I liked the sweetness of this perfume, but it reacted quickly with my chemistry to produce a sharp synthetic smell, and then all the notes began to degrade. I liked this fragrance, but it didn't like me.

LenaBel

Unusual. That's one good thing about it. Coconutty aldehyde - something I have never tried before. Unfortunately, I must admit I find it slightly nauseating although it is strong only in the beginning. But maybe it is just me as I am not a fan of coconut anymore, although I used to be. The coconut note here is similar to the one in G by Harajuku Lovers (the note, not the scent itself). It is not as sweet as it may appear to be. I mostly get coconut, orange blossom and that aldehyde soapiness.
Not my cup of tea but if you like coconut you must try this. But keep in mind that coconut here is not 'sunny' and doesnt scream 'beach' - it is not a tropical perfume, it is darker and more sophisticated.

nathalieZ

I just dont think it is great..it doesnt work for me for some reason...the mix of notes gives it an edge I dont find very feminine...smells smokey to me..I admit some will like it...but it isnt the complex scent I had imagined it would be!

RobLyn

I was looking for something differant acouple of years back and this was recomended to me. At first I wasn't sure, liked it but it was not like anything I had ever worn before. I took the plunge and purchased a small bottle; I have never regreted that purchase. I receive tons of compliments everytime I wear VCN, from both men and women. This dries down to elegant sexy scent that stays with you for a very long time.

I love variety and have many perfumes, but if I was forced to pick only one this would be the one. I feel it best worn in cooler months as it is a warm sensual scent, but it wears very nice anytime.

behzad1280

It would be such an embarrassing experience to me testing this mistakenly as men cologne!
But that was Ok! Very nice and Manish!!!
I like this and always recommend to the guys! (Kidding ☺ )

high longevity is killing !

kastehelmi

(EDP)
This is a disturbing dark coconut-not fresh coconut cream or coconut juice, but the smell of artificial "tropical" accord, with a hint of gardenia....I wouldn't pay $5 for this! The bottle is garish too...

I also tried Bright Crystal, and I have no more curiousity about Versace fragrances. Maybe Crystal Noir will live up to its name and marketing on you, but don't expect too much.

crimsonbutterflies

I love gardenia, I could sit and smell it all day long. I am so glad that Versace has not gone all complicated on this fragrance. It is pure elegance; I can see the Crystal Noir woman wearing it having a calmness to herself and a self-assertion that is very alluring and sexy. The ad for this pictures a woman surrounded by men but do not be fooled, this will have men flock to you but it is not a slutty fragrance (for lack of better word, sorry!)Crystal Noir not only has a beautiful bottle that will beautify your boudoir but also will take you away to a world where you feel you are capable of reaching through to your inner self. A dynamic yet silent force, like an underwater current, a princess in a gardenia bed gazing at the stars on a summer's night, kissed by the breeze. Magical.

guest_troy

i say to all girls, this is beautiful sexy smell! o yes so good! hot naughty girls with good heart and clever mind and long brown hair match this so well. dark spice and gardenia flower mix up with warm coconut and light ambre and make me go waw! spray on your hair girls and drive men wild with your walk! 9/10!

guest_Bechovic

Very sophisticated, strong yet transparent. Kind of spicy. I think the amber and gardenia notes are prominent, with a hint of coconut.
It has a lot of character!!

PricklyAndHot

On me this fragrance smells gardenia, grapefruit and coconut. First I really liked it. But now these notes together remind me a pickle-juice scent a little bit, so I can't wear it. But this fragrance really smells sensual enough. And the lasting power is really good.

guest_lyana

Extravagant, sexual and expensive evening scent .To my nose something in this perfume resembles the smell of a fur coat(creamy and bitter).

guest_

It is heady and sultry. If you crush a handful of fresh blackcurrant leaves, that is what you first smell, and then you can actually smell juicy ripe blackcurrants with a hint of nettle.
I also detected a hint of musk.
I absolutely adore it.
On a scale of 1 to 10 i'd give it a definite 10. Just gorgeous.

altezze

Smells of coconut, vinegar and pillow fight. Somehow I find this sexy.

Channah

It is a scent perfect for wearing at night!
I love wearing this perfume,because every time I do I receive so many compliments about how lovely I smell,and somehow I fell very very sexy when I wear it :)

taylor

i really like this. it´s not too spicy, it´s more powdery. not too sweet either. effortlessly sexy. want this in my collection.

sabsoob

I don't like it but every time I wear it I hear compliments from men, so I am keeping it for this purpose!

EDIT: very typical perfume

c3c

Well I waited and waited to buy this, finally I couldn't take it anymore and took the chance. I adored it from the moment I opened the bottle. There is no overpowering coconut smell for me. I could sense coconut briefly then it turned into a blend of aromas. Strangely the blend of gardenia and coconut makes me think of a light chocolate. It is slightly powdery and mysterious. Perfect for a chilly fall day or evening. Soft, comforting, and alluring. If your a fan of Angel or Innocent you may enjoy this.

Addition ~ I want to add that Crystal Noir does not smell like Angel or Innocent so I won't discourage those who don't like either from trying it. There is just something about it that leans in that direction as far as the feeling of comfort it creates while you're wearing it.

ignis

i REALLY wanted to be friends with Crystal Noir - it smelled wonderful from the bottle and on paper. Unfortunately, it turned out to smell rather cheap on my skin. I guess the Coconut was the one that spoiled the show for me. It accentuated the powdery nuance in a very negative way, so i wasn't impressed.

In general, i've found that Coconut has a tendency to either make or break a scent for me. It can completely mutilate the whole experience and i'm afraid that's exactly what happened here. Shame, because others have voiced similar problems, and this product could have had a lot of potential.

femmeasis

I like the smell. If I was a man I'd like to know the woman who smells so. Anyway, I just tested the small bottle and I'm not going to buy. This is just not me :-)

michele23

I bought this perfume about a month ago.I thought I was going to love it.The first few minutes I think it is beautiful and then comes the coconut and I just cant get past it.What a shame for me.It is a beautiful fragrance but I cant take the coconut in it.Beautiful bottle too.I never thought I wouldnt like coconut.

tommy_girl

from the first time I smelled Crystal Noir(about one year ago)I always wanted to have it.but I was a little fearful.it seems that not everybody likes this perfume.some had claimed that it would be too heavy.on the other hand,it belongs to Floral oriental category,which is the category I don't usually like.
but after such a long time,I got it and I'm not afraid at all!I love the notes,both what I see here and what I smell from my bottle.it's great,definitely not a usual floral oriental.it's very modern and sophisticated,but to me it's not heavy at all.I mean it's not just a perfume for evenings.I wear it for the work as well and it's never overpowering.I'm so happy that I have my first oriental floral perfume and I have to confess it's much different from all of my other fragrances.
about the notes...though it uses modern technology,for me the smelling changes a bit after some time.at the first sniff,it's fresh,but in a dark way;not too much fruits,but only grapefruit.maybe that's why I like it very much!I love grapefruit.
after that i becomes to amber.I smell very strong amber here.actually if you omit blood orange from Amor Amor,it would smell a bit like CN.after this stage it becomes to coconut,though coconut is always there,it's about one hours after applying that I feel coconut stronger than ever.
I like the way it smells sweet.it's not overwhelming,but it just makes me feel cozy.I think it's a great fragrance for the fall.it's warm,sophisticated and rare.but to me it doesn't smell powdery.
some of the members have told that it's similar to Euphoria,CK.I have both of them and I should say that there's absolutely nothing in common between these too.I don't know if there's any difference between EDT and EDP.I have EDT and it's my favorite autumn perfume at the time.

zvoncica

Crystal Noir was a great surprise for me. Dark,deep,elegant.

Noir is a true representative of oriental floral group with unusual coconut note which gives him endless creamy background. It`s strength is mild what makes him easy to wear in winter and for everyday occasions. The lasting power is superb long, dont remember when was the last time the perfume stayed so long on my skin.

I almost bought it on the first sniff! It is good I waited for a while, because the base notes in Crystal Noir are somehow annoying and to much creamy, almost synthetic. Hope its just me. I would recommend it to others!

Halvah

This is really very elegant and dark but belongs to the very few perfumes I wanted to wash down almost immediately I sprayed on my wrist. It's nothing but the strong and messy coconut note that doesn't go well with my skin's chemistry. However, I wantes to like Crystal Noir a lot.

Gosha

I tested this one and the initial sour/bitter, yet dark blast got me. I instantly fell in love with this, thinking "I must have this fragrance". However, it is very strong and that single spritz on my wrist is very powerful and lasting - almost four hours later it is still very, very distinctive - almost unchanged. I can imagine that it can get overpowering and get on some peoples' nerves. As time goes, it does lose tiny bit of its initial sharpness and is a bit cleaner, more powdery, which for me is a good thing. If I buy it, I will probably use it very sparingly and on special occasions only. Wearing it a whole day might be a bit unnerving. :-)

chanteuse

Everybody seems to love this one and I am not about to write a negative review. I actually enjoy its powerful scent and completely understand its dark and sexy aspect. I tested CN twice though and both times had the same reaction - my throat closed up and caused me discomfort. Really a pity as I could have loved this one...

dabaitu

lovely dark bottle which brings sexy and glamorous feeling, but the scent is way overpowering for me. its definitely not my cup of tea >

lynnroo

This is the only fragrance that smells a little like Dolce & Gabbana By (IMO), which was a fierce fragrance and got discontinued unfortunalety. The coconut note is executed very professionally. You smell coconut but it is more sexy than sweet which I adore. At first spray it is even a little bitter on my skin but after a while it gets so powdery that you feel sexy, calm and relaxed. And believe me sexy and calm don't always go together in perfumes but in this one it does. I can imagine a woman or a sophisticated young girl wearing this on a tropical summer night and on a dinner at a nice restaurant in winter. Oh and the staying power is incredible even in the EDT version. I look for the mystery effect in a perfume and I can find it in Crystal Noir. I'll be purchasing this one for sure.

dina

Very seductive, dark and sexy fragrance without being overwhelming or cloying.
Recommended for mature ladies, fall/winter use.

sofiapap

I got the 5ml of the perfume and i am amazed!!Sofisticated,glamorous very deep scent.Velvet aroma of tuberose and gardenia and a little sense of cherries and coconut.I like it a lot and surely buy a bigger size bottle.

alef

It is my choice for autumn and winter anytime I need to wear something that makes me feel OK! I can wear it anytime for any occasion without hesitation. Never gets heavy... does not require much attention but leaves good impression... Has a trace of sexyness :)) but does not point it out directly. I trust it!

perfumesheep

Cherries?YES Coconut?YES Aldehydes? NO...I don´t smell any of those. It is a very warm,feminin scent but not as powerful,heavy and dark as I expected it to be.For me it is rather gently and soft. But that´t fine as I bought it blind and was afraid it might be just "too much".I will wear it in harvest and winter,wrapping myself into these cosy and lovely scent.

Surreal

I want this! It is dark and mysterious but not as edgy and overwhelming like dior addict, prada etc. Warm and sexy without the screaming look at me part. Absolutely love the gardenia/coconut combo. I guess it suits brunettes better than blondes. Straight to my want list!

Annica

What a lovely scent. Don´t think the coconut is dominating here, just wonderful flowers. Two thumbs up for this!!

rednose

Elegant, perfect and I absoulutely love gardenias!

sky76sky

Straight into my top 10 & one of the fragrances in my collection that I wear often. It can suit daytime or evening, warm, cool or cold weather & strikes the balance between sophisticated & sexy. This is a grown-up scent: the sweetness is tame, the heat is turned up high & yet no 'suntan lotion' in sight!

I adore the opening - it has a similar creamy ginger to Omnia, but CN is much more fiesty & has white spice by the bucket! The cold, white heat of pepper, the warmth of cardamom, the creamy shredded coconut - it makes a striking entrance.

As its settles, way in the background, behind lashings of cream, sit quiet gardenias & peonies, a touch of orange blossom. To my nose these don't stand out, they just add a lightness to this deep, white-spice & coconut scent.

I find little amber, but the light, velvety, creamy sandalwood & musk add class & smoothness - the blending is exquisite! It is a mid-weight fragrance but it feels as if there is an expanse of fresh air in every spritz - a touch of ozone clinging to line-dried clothes from a thick, warm summer breeze. You walk in your own spicy cloud!

I have had great compliments on this scent & feel so comfortable when I wear it - I enjoy catching wafts throughout the day. Distinct, well-crafted, smooth as silk, strength combined with refinement.....a midnight jaguar who pads on soft & silky paws.

ktv0926

I really wanted to like this fragrance, there's some very pleasant powdery kinda like tobacco note in it, that I love. Unfortunately I don't like coconut and its presence really bothers me.

sabel

This is one of the most comfortable perfumes I've tried. It's dark but warm, comforting yet bold. Creamy coconut, sweet gardenia and warm amber. Just perfect.

perfumista

ah ah ah!!!
such a loveble perfume. Dark, sexy and suitable for winter or summer evenings. Not a fragrance you would wear during the day or at the office...

Not so sure that everyone will like it, you have to have crossed the fruity-flowery phase and grown a more sophisticated perfumista phase :)

guest_hagertygal

Although there are not many "notes" listed in this fragrance, I think the ones that are there are enough. They seem to blend nicely. I sprayed this at the mall, and wasn't quite sure I liked it. But...hours later, I could still smell it on myself, and kept putting my wrist to my nose, inhaling deeply. I was hooked.

I searched the internet for the best price on the 3 ounce bottle, and I ordered FIVE! I could not wait to get my order in the mail. I did, and I sprayed it full blast on my wrist, neck and chest, and went off to work. My co-workers kept smelling me! I refused to tell them what it was, even though they asked me several times.

Well, after wearing this for a week now, even when I go to bed, I have just ordered another five bottles. So....I am using one now, and have NINE of them put away in my closet. I think it is safe to say I have a five to ten year supply, which is fine by me. (I don't really worry about my perfumes "going bad," since I always order sprays and not decant bottles. Also....how many years do you think it sits on that shelf before you buy it anyway?)

isalim

I find the coconut note in the opening to be very prominent, and it lingers on the skin for a long while. Unfortunately for me this reminds me of a coconut hair oil that is popular in India, called Parachutes. I want to enjoy this perfume, but the hair oil association makes it difficult!

sevanya

Very uncommon, unusual smell. Absolutely love it. I feel like a witch when I wear it and I can do everything I want :-)

lubell18

OH Crystal Noir, how I ADORE THEE. I was searching for more oriental florals to get free shipping on my parfum1.com order (hahaha) and decided to buy this (unsniffed) in a matter of minutes. It seemed right up my alley with coconut and amber notes, and boy did I hit the jackpot. I love this, it is outrageously sexy without being over-the-top. I have only had this for a few weeks and have gotten a number of compliments on it. I wore it to the beach and I felt that it suited the sand/sunscreen atmosphere perfectly. I'm not sure if they sell this in stores anymore, but I will continue to buy from parfum1. On a side note - the bottle is hideous, but I can certainly deal with it for the beauty of the treasure inside :)

PávelHenry

I'm a Crystal Noir addicted!
So creamy, round and sexy... my signature frag together Moschino Couture! and Spark EDC.
Thanks Maison Versace and Antoine Lie for this magnifc and lovely creation!
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Dirty.secretss

a lioness “ playful”.. sensual, sexy ……. Naughty and DARING
this is my favorite scent its elegant and ultra-feminine, sophisticated , Promiscuous ..with a devil’s tail

to add the sizzle wear seductive heels.

jonr951

TurkishRose. I do think Crystal Noir is quite sexy! My suggestions for all things sexy would be Lancome Magnifique, Estee Lauder Sensuous, Calvin Klein Secret Obsession, John Varvatos, Dior Midnight Poison, Armani Code, Gucci by Gucci, Michael by Michael Kors, Narciso Rodriguez, the list goes on and on. I hope my list helps!

Adriana_87

This is the only versace frag i LOVE,you cant feel anything but sexy when you wear this.Dark,sexy and luxurious.I used this during last winter with a black(fake)fur,i felt like a million dollars it matched the jacket perfectly..so this is a ultimate winter favourite for me.All women should own a bottle of it!

Trvevil

Totally love or hate for me!
So..
Long time ago, precisely in fall of year 2004 I think, when this fragrance was promoted I happened to 'steal' it from my mum (Not her type anyway). I applied it on my skin... oh it was divine- dark, creamy, mysterious... I thought the ad, the bottle was totally suitable for it.
Some years later I happened to own decant of this (in EDT) and let's say- I hated it- it was linear, aldehydes were awful biting. Where was the wonderful perfume I loved years ago?
Today I decided to revisit this one- I grabbed it, opened the huge cap and sprayed just one time to my wrist.
Again are those aldehydes so nasty? Ews! It hits my nose with it's strength. The obvious + for this perfume is it's strength. So the top notes were argh with coconut. I was even thinking about how I will now get home and would furiously wash my wrist.
Though later it calmed down and turned to this lovely perfume I knew- cherry, coconut and flowers- all pretty balanced, not biting my nose. Hm.. if it would be all the time like that...

renneyg007

I really can't make up my mind up about this. Normally, i find it easy to decide whats turning me off or on with a scent. The problem (i think) is that i'm just getting coconut, cherry, tiny hint of gardenia and musk. Not much amber, which i tend to like when done well. Having tested it several hours ago, it hasn't changed much, more creamy perhaps even a little soapy. Not sexy, dark or mysterious....shame:(

BluDreamer7806

Mmm, this is such a rich and lavish fragrance. I'm a lover of white florals, but putting them together with coconuts and cherries....that's something I never would've did. This fragrance is such a welcoming surprise. I call it my dark flower power, because of the dark color of the bottle and the bouquet of white florals infused with the other ingredients. Many compare it to CK's Euphoria which is my favorite fragrance and I agree because they're both sweet, dark, sexy and inviting fragrances. Crystal Noir is such a lush, opulent fragrance that's ideal for evening wear and intimate moments. It lingers on the skin and even on my clothes days after. This delighful scent has made me one very satisfied customer.

TURQUOISE

trueperfumelover I had the EDP version and recently gave it away to my sister because lately I've become really sensitive to some perfumes... I don't think there are big differences between EDT and EDP.. CN is a really special coconut fragrance.. on my skin was heavenly fresh and sexy! I was so sad when I realised it was CN responsible for an allergic reaction I had on my throat, but then I made my sister happy :-)) because she likes it too very much, although on her skin smells totally different!

chocolat

Chrystal Noir is one fragrance that I very carefully avoided for a while. It is very popular here in my country and i tested it a few times in a shop, but every time seemed to me that it is very powerful and dominating. I got to know it better from a friend, a young lady part of a fragrance community. The first time i tested it was during last winter and the result was fantastic- elegant and sexy, warm and cozy, a little too much for my tase probably but still very appealing. I could recognise the coconut and the creamy florals. And I must say that it creates a level of sexyness and glamour.
The second time I tried it was during late spring and i simply had to wash it off after 15 min. It was much powerful and dominating.
My conclusion from this experience is that it is a lovely scent for me for the cold months and for night full of magic and adventures. But I must be very careful if i'll use it when it is warm! It is in my wishlist and is waiting for the right moment to become my partner for the days to come.
In addition i must say that the EDP and EDT are different not only as concentrations but also as fragrances. EDT has a stronger coconut and cherry note while EDP is deeper and more creamy, more ambery.

luz

Oh, this perfume is so special ! I was in love with this fragrance for years, but I've always thought it would be too much for me, even the edt version. But the fragrance is so intriguing that I had to have it. And I am sorry I couldn't wear it before: it is amazing, as I predicted... and the good news: it wasn't overwhelming or over sweet ! It is a very intense, long lasting, creamy coconut and gardenia, very dark and elegant. It also makes me remind the smell of sweet woods. Many compliments and no head ache !!! The perfume really matches to its beautiful bottle !

dobi

As a silver stars and sparkling black diamonds, CN fascinates with own unique style. It is like a fresh nignt air,full with moon sparkling lights. Gorgeous long staying power.
I love it!

jatzzie

Alltho Crystal Noir is an EdT, it is as longlasting and as powerful as a EdP. To me it is a very strong, heavy fragrance.You have to be really careful not to put too much of it at once, because the heaviness is very overpowering and will cause nausea and headache to the people around you. However when used with "caution", Crystal Noir is very sexy, dark and has this mysterious aura to it, fantastic for evening wear. I don't smell coconut at all, even tho I have been trying very hard to detect those notes. Also I am totally in love with the bottle, it is very pretty.=)

essija

Absolutely gorgeous scent. I like it alot, I can pick up the amber and to me it smells rich and full blown. I love the attitude this scent gives off. Reminds me of nothing I have smelled before, I must get a bottle soon

kevaana

An incredible heavy scent. My head hurts a lot when I smell it.

Annie_D

Very interesting scent, the gardenia comes out at first and then the dry down turns into a mix of the coconut and amber, it almost smells like honey on me and you can barely detect the gardenia. I like it for night wear in the winter or fall, I couldn't imagine wearing this in the summer.

kayka

i like it very much! i have it.. i had it before. this is my 4. bottle!!! :)
it has a smell like a dream!! :) every time i wear it i think i am in clouds :) i am jealous when i smell it on other women ;)

but, the most important is - the men adore it!!! i like their reaction!! :))

nomarlicious

You know this fragrance is so amazing and wonderful and i like the bottle is a dark crystal ..i love it...

Tanya80

The first time I smelled it I didn´t believe it - for it smelled like laurel and pepper, until then I hadn´t smelled something like that before. Versace has actually changed my idea of how a perfume should be. Wow. But it´s not an everyday perfume and surely not for masses. Anyway it´s utterly extraordinary!

missk

I usually love Versace perfumes, and I was sure that I would love this one too because of its tuberose and coconut notes. Unfortunately this was not so.

All I got from this fragrance was a strong burst of powdery aldehydes, and let's just say I'm not a fan of aldehydes.

On the other hand, Crystal Noir has great lasting power and after wearing it for a couple of hours, the aldehydes softened a little and I could smell the coconut and tuberose. I did quite enjoy the drydown but I found it a little similar to Curious by Britney Spears, which I already have. I'm not one for buying perfumes that smell like something I already own.

BlackAmberMoon

I wanted to love this one--the bottle is fantastic--but white florals and I don't get along, and it smells harsh and generic on me. I was hoping for something dark, mysterious, and sexy...oh well.

elanoriah

I had it couple of years ago, and my husband loved it. I liked it but it wasn't something I would wear every day. It is quite strong compared to others of versace.

Eros

It is indeed like coconut-milky-sweet coctail with a bit fruit. No pepper, no salt. "Fruit" componenta is not pushy, you can not identify the type of "fruit". Additionally, personally I hear some hidden notes from my beloved Elizabeth Arden "Beauty"(the same creator Antoine Lie). Drydown is a bit floral. The total spectra is very "expensive", but slightly disbalanced, not "solid", so cocktail has too much contrast to be "official". I would recommend it for blondies. It is not only for "evening" or "night", you can wear it all day.

snobuni77

I have to say that I had higher hopes for this.It does Kind Of resemble Euphoria but it has a stronger musky sandalwood scent in the background that I despise.
I ordered this (mini) unsniffed & it wasn't the best unsniffed purchase although I would wear this I wouldn't wear it often.
I do not get any coconut or cherry(which is what I really wanted to smell)I was expecting a sweeter fragrance with a bit of Yum in it but this is far from yummy.

It almost smells to me like old spice & Euphoria mixed together.

It is a real shame because this seems to be loved by so many & the notes are great.It just must not work with my chemistry =(
If you are into very masculine scents with a hint of fruit & amber in the background then you might like this.

Cherub573

Well, I love the idea of this fragrance. I love coconut and white florals, and the intial spray is delicious to me. The problem is what happens after. The coconut and gardenia mostly disappear within 15 minutes, leaving me with just amber and sandalwood. Those two notes are nice if blended softly, but on me they are STRONG and I get a headache at this point (amber-y perfumes have been known to give me headaches before). I really wanted it to work on me, and I adore the way it smells at first.

Dragonfly

Crystal noir for me is a very warm,feminine and undeniably sexy fragrance..Many reviews compare it with Calvin Klein's Euphoria.I believe that crystal noir it is much warmer and better composed than euphoria.It definately lacks the artificial side that i dislike so much in Euphoria and blends very smooth with the skin instead of just linger above it the way Euphoria does..As for the juice,in the opening the smell of coconut is very prominent on me(not in a bad way)and as it dries down amber and musk begin to round up the composition..IT really has a "cremy" "thick"feeling to it.The most weird thing about me and this fragrance is that if i smell in the evening i find it very elegant and sexy but...if i smell it in the morning, for example at an office,it is like a diffenent fragrance..very tacky and cheap smelling..So what can i say..Thank god that everyday the sun sets..and when i does..it's crystal noir time..lol

leonora84

I had this since 3 years in my collection. For the first time I tought that this may be too decadent because the peppery-tuberosey darkness. But it smoothens out to a slightly sweet, very girly, but melancholic and beautiful scent. I can't wear it so often, because it is one of my friends HG. I like the way she wears it, and I am on my own search for my own HG which could be worn by me so enticingly.
UPDATE: I found out, that on my skin turns the drydown of Crystal Noir and BS Fantasy very (very-very) similar, wich is a good thing, because I love the sweet, woodsy, warm base notes of CN. So for me, CN is rather a sweet-sugary scent, but I have a substitute for it, too. :)

honeypoppyseed

This is a very sultry, tropical fragrance. It's like stepping into the night, or a hot sweaty cabana club. The scent is full of liquor, music, dance, and heat.
Upon application one feels invigorated. Sultry. Like kitten lapping up milk and brandy. Deeply feminine. This scent is perfect for a night out, a night in, or even just grooming. I swear, just brushing your hair with this fragrance feels amazing.

This fragrance does have its limitations, but mainly it is about attitude. This is a strong fragrance-it's not sweet, it's unusual-and so is the woman who wears this fragrance.
If you want to be really provocative, think Veronica Lake: wear it in the summer, with a think head of hair and an amazing tan. Or if you are due for a formal dinner party with family, loved ones, colleagues or clients, this fragrance is fantastic with slinky dresses, lots of platinum and ice.

The bottle pretty much says it all. This fragrance demands respect. It's memorable and smells very expensive.

azuriiita

Its pleasant :) On my skin its soft... nothing stron :) The dry down have an interesting personality. Im feeling comfortable with this perfume... and for my nose, its not very sweet... its more like a coconut cream for a subtle dessert or like "suspiro de coco" para el "bienmesabe" :) -a typical venezuelan dessert-
For me, the dry down is the best of this fragrance.

woogyjones50

I like this perfume. It opens with a coconut scent but it is not the kind of coconut you smell in a lot of other fragrances. It is not a sweet, but rather a warm and deep representation of coconut that stops it from being too sugary or sweet. As it dries down, you can smell a lovely amber mixed in with the gardenia and tuberose. Rarely can I wear tuberose scents, but it is so subtly mixed in this perfume that it just adds a tiny bit of sweetness to it. Crystal Noir stays for a long time on the skin which is always a bonus. I would suggest giving this one a try if you like the scent of coconut but also enjoy a perfume that is sexy.

BethAshley

There's something about this fragrance that just doesn't work for me -- It's quite possible that we just have bad chemistry :( After reading all of the wonderful reviews and being completely sold by the beautiful bottle and dark sensual image this perfume portrays I badly wanted to love it.

On me it was heavy and stuffy rather than warm and sexy. Overall I felt that it smelt off,there was a note in it that didn't fade which prevented it from mellowing into a desirable scent. I'm fairly sure it was the Gardenia.

mymlan

What a beautiful scent! At first It reminds me of black tea, relaxing and thirst quenching. Then the gardenia starts to bloom and the scent becomes more demanding. It´s an intimate fragrance for evenings and nights. I will definetly buy myself a bottle.

Or NOT!?! Something strange happend here - I got a bad headace after half an hour. Maybe it was the perfume, maybe not... Still love the part that reminds me of tea though. I will have to try it again but I think the gardenia may be too powerful for me.

motavate

I agree, it isn't very dark, and it can be kind of flat, but it is beautiful and I get a lot of compliments when I wear it.

pimentosugars

This is just a glorious perfume for me; The bottle is fantastic, so top heavy it's like an ornament itself, evocative of the kind of glamour that doesn't need to fit into handbags or bother with being practical. But the scent is the best...
My partner calls it 'intimate.' It is quite monotone but what a tone! Really suits my skin, makes me feel sophisticated and alluring without trying too hard. From a kind of sharp lavish beginning, it fades very slowly (good hold too!) to a clean attractive dry down. Not for hot days, could be overpowering in a shared office, but for any social/evening event absolutely glorious.

isalim

I didn't think a coconut could taken and be made to smell so full-bodied, heady and dark, but that is exactly what Crystal Noir does. I do wish I could wear this perfume because the dry down is just gorgeous, however, a lingering opening note which I find rather unpleasant has stopped me - perhaps it is the combination of the aldehydes and amber alongside the coconut, I don't know, but in its opening Crystal Noir smells to me like coconut oil (which others have compared to sun tan lotions), which in my country we use often for cooking, and more so as hair oil. My loss!

rebella

I can understand why not everybody like this, it´s a bit odd. I also got the sun-or bodylotionnotes, but I kind of like them. Together with the coconut it makes the fragrance very creamy and fullbodoed in a way. But the best part is when spraying just a little on my clothes, the lotion notes dissapears but the others remains so I spray some on my skin and some on my collar/sleaves and all togheter it become oriental, powerful and very longlasting. The flowers in it are very strong, sensual and dark.

Like it, don´t love it. Worth a try tough.

LadyJedi

Warm, mysterious and gourmand! A lovely sexy drydown and exceptional lasting power. The bottle is somewhat bulky for me, personally...

Sopranodiva

I LOVE THIS!! I enjoy the deep softness when it drys down for a while. There are very few oriental florals that smell nice on me, but this one does. I personally don't smell the coconut or the tart notes that others have noticed. On me it just smells rich, deep and soft. It is extremely sexy. My husband loves it too. This will be one I will wear often.

kori_an

It is definitely for cold weather and evening wearing...strong, but not heavy,warm and sexy,very long lasting..don`t like the bottle ;-))

Moszatka

I don't like, because very strong the coconut in this. But interesting, specially fragrance.

kiselina

Delicious and sexy, perfume for making love. I like the strong coconut note.

Halvah

It's a very superb scent, yes, but I can't stand it on myself. I haven't met a coconut-dominated fragrance that I would have liked so far:(

mlinde

I had a sample of this from Boggi yesterday (thankyou!) and I love it!
Warm and sensual with a lovely drydown of musk. Quite longlasting (on me) and soft. Definitely something for the coming season, i wonder if I will have to get this one?

mudpach

This is a coconut-bomb, sexy, long lasting, hard fragrance! I love it!

Boggi

I testing it now, and I pretty sure I dont like it. Yes, its interesting, but it smells to synthetic on me. Like Piz Buin sun lotion, but less pleasant. It's a shame, because I love the bottle.

lollynut

OMG
This frag is so elegant and superb for me.
I smell coconut in it.
Make me feel like i lay on the garden in midnight.
The bottle as beautiful as bright crystal.

This is MUST TRY!!!

solocha

It is definitely a warm, gourmand and not cheaply made scent. I can smell coconut. Great for evening and special wear.

takemyhusbandplz

Very pretty and unique bottle. Personally, I really like Crystal Noir. On me the amber and what smells exactly like syrupy grapefruit with a very small bit of gardenia & orange come out really nicely. For some reason Crystal Noir smells a bit like Calvin Klein's Euphoria EDP to me. Crystal Noir is very long lasting. It's one of those fragrances that smell really nice on your clothes for days too. A 4 of 5 to me.

guest_Tina

Smells veeeery good. Is the best perfume I ever try. But it is expensive. Very strong, sexy, uhmmm

jeca

It is very interesting fragrance for evening wearing, long lasting, dark and powdery. But it contains some tart notes that I can't stand :-(