Crystal Noir by Versace

What a personality this guy has! I made the mistake of splashing it on liberally and nearly gave myself a headache. It’s exquisite and elegant, but you have to use it with care. In my opinion, it’s super complex and enigmatic.

Another classic from my mother’s collection from the 40s and 50s. I had this at 16 and used it to go out. It smells exactly like the Pachá Clandestine my ex gave me. Both my mother and I love it. It has amber, which is my nightmare, but with the coconut, it creates a harmonious blend: the coconut softens the amber while the latter highlights the creaminess. The trail is both the one I hate most and the one I love most for the heat; it’s magic. It’s a show. It reminds me of The Addams Family. It’s spiced, creamy, and mysterious, ideal for winter here in the Mediterranean. It’s relaxing, not invasive, but people notice. It works well for formal events. I wouldn’t call it coquettish, but it’s perfect for a romantic date. I wore it today and felt super comfortable and connected. I’ll be looking for something similar from a new generation, as both of us like it and it gets me inspired. Since it’s Versace, I think it’s made for a coastal, relaxed lifestyle; with the humidity, the trail activates at 100%. I’ve worn Versace or Moschino in Berlin, which is super dry and continental, and it didn’t last half as long, plus it smelled like vomit, so be careful with that 🧐

Highly overrated for what it actually is. They put it in the ‘dark vibe’ category, but it has no idea; it’s fresh and cloyingly sweet. On my skin, it lasts zero minutes for the price it commands.

I was looking for something for a spring wedding. After reading reviews, I was told it was for any occasion, although most people label it as a ‘clubber’ or ‘seducer’. When I tried it on my skin, the spicy opening notes and the creaminess that follows captivated me so much I bought it almost blindly. I wore it during the day in winter, and my friends said it smelled like an elegant woman, which was exactly what I was looking for as a cold-weather signature. I also wore it one winter night and it was a hit. It’s truly for any occasion. You don’t always have to follow stereotypes; you have to give it your own spin, even though many fragrances are mis-categorised. Regarding the coconut, the notes on Fragrantica are wrong; there is no coconut. If you’re looking for dark coconut, this isn’t for you. It’s spicy and creamy, attention-grabbing, and if you greet someone, they’ll smell it. It’s perfect if you don’t mind being noticed. Sometimes it seems unisex, but once you wear it, you get used to it and appreciate it. I’d like to try the EDT; I tried the Parfum and it’s super sweet; I’d love to have all three to use according to the weather. For now, I can’t let go of my favourite for warm climates, so I’ll keep looking.

It’s complex; don’t buy it blindly… It’s dark, striking, warm, and spiced. I’d wear it at night and not in extreme heat. It’s not for daily use; it’s for when you need to give that wow effect.

What a looker, he has everything to succeed. Unique scent, lasts all day, refined and elegant.

First half-hour: what a weird perfume. It smells to me of defeated acrylic, those I had in my art workshop as a child (surely flooded with it). Obviously, super spicy, I’d say masculine. After half an hour: the coconut appeared! And ups, it vanished again, the blaring spices returned. It doesn’t work balanced for me.

My feeling was strange, because I don’t like coconut. When I tried it and smelled it at 5 seconds, it was a no thanks, I’m not taking it. At 5 minutes I smelled my arm again and my mind flew and I fell in love. It reminded me of the old Babydoll by YSL from the 90s almost 2000. Its stuck and bitter base made me fall in love with this perfume. Excellent longevity.

I have the misfortune of having an underprivileged pH (many will understand: I’ve spent a fortune searching for a night perfume, I’ve tried all the hype and received not a single compliment, I’ve drenched myself in perfume and barely managed to get others to notice it, and you know the frustration that causes). After trying all the techniques to make it last longer, I was about to give up and accept that I’d never be the woman who feels her fragrance when passing through a door, but this perfume CHANGED MY LIFE. Years ago I came across it in a perfumery and loved it, I took a sample and kept it in a notebook. I forgot about it, but every time I opened the drawer, a trace of that little perfume would invade me… so delicious. One or two months later, when I opened the notebook, the sample was still there, it could be smelled, although not as fresh as when first applied, but its bite, its creaminess… could be felt. I loved it. So I saved up and from time to time kept smelling the paper until I could treat myself to it for my birthday last year. Love, love, LOVE. I can’t explain how powerful I feel. It has that spicy opening that stings the nose and sticks in the brain, before unfolding into floral and creamy notes that last forever (the coconut is the protagonist, obviously, but it’s not Hawaiian Tropic coconut that takes you to summer, it’s a sexy, mysterious coconut that makes you want to press your nose against the bottle). Its presence in its trail (whether you like it or not, everyone perceives it, I’ve been stopped in clubs to ask me about it) and the longevity. It’s the only one that stays on my clothes, in my bed, in my seatbelt, for days. Now I’m the one recognised by its scent when I arrive. 10/10 for me.

This perfume is sweet but clean, it reminds me of the smell of classic Dove shampoo.

Pf, this is a GENTLEMAN perfume. Without a doubt one of my favourites, of the best I’ve felt. Elegant, dark, mysterious, sensual, imposing and majestic. It’s not for everyone, I don’t recommend buying blindly. It’s for someone who wants to stand out. In fact it’s quite unisex. I think a man with personality could wear this fragrance very well. It’s for using on cold nights and not overdoing the sprays. For those who dare perhaps they can use it one summer night. I’ve done it and it went well. This perfume managed to get me out of my comfort zone, I never thought I’d fall so in love with a spicy scent. It’s like a mix of spices with a shy coconut peeking out wanting to participate. Longevity, trail and projection excellent. You won’t go unnoticed. I used it at night and the next day I could feel it right up against the skin. Something I noticed interesting, and which I read in other comments, is that after a few hours it smells to me like “dampness” or wet old wood. And I can say yes, it gives me the same feeling but for some strange reason I love that scent it leaves when drying.

The best perfume in the world.

A creamy coconut, soapy yet elegant, sophisticated and complex (spiced with a floral touch). Ideal for someone over 30 with confidence.

I love it. Definitely not for everyone: a strong scent with character, probably due to the spices. They recommend it for evening, but the truth is I wore it during the day in cool weather and it didn’t disappoint; I’ve received compliments.

Initially, bergamot and lemon emerge, giving way to a coconut with gardenia, tonka and praline. A feminine evening fragrance for lovers of sweet new trends. It has a sensual and dark edge from the spices without losing femininity. The dry down is beautiful and addictive. It’s not my style; nowadays sweet perfumes dominate, especially among the young. If you follow my comments, I prefer florals, original and complex. Cristal Noir is far from that, though it does meet current tastes.