Versace Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette

Versace is one of my most favourite fragrance brands. This fragrance is soft and romantic. Clings to my clothes and lasts days. So refreshing putting this on each morning. I feel so clean with every wear

It seems people enjoy gifting me fragrances, and although I love it, they must enjoy playing with fire because we all know a perfume smells different to everyone, and smells different on everyone. This fragrance was yet another bottle to add to the collection, and another fragrance I received as a gift. Let’s start by saying, when I choose a fragrance for myself I love floral fragrances with Flower bomb being a fragrance my perfume stand is never without, so Versace Crystal Noir was a different fragrance for me entirely, and a fragrance I am really happy I was introduced to.

The sophistication of this fragrance begins with the box. Black, and elegant with gold writing! Understated and classy! The bottle has a large almost Onyx like Jewel for the lid, with a warm brown-purple bottle, with gold writing! It’s so sophisticated and would look good on anyone makeup table.

The sophistication continues with the scent of the fragrance. I have the 50 ml EDT, and the first time I smelt it, I thought it was very strong, but the second time I used it, wow.. I could not stop smelling myself. I loved it, it was so warm, and musky with a hint of spice and sweetness. I did initially think it smelt more like a perfume for my mum rather than me, but the more I used it, the more I enjoyed using it! One spray lasts the whole day, and I think less is more, so I prefer to only use one spray. After a month or so of using this product, I found that I enjoyed the scent more in the evenings, so this is the time I now use this perfume, which lets me use my floral scents during the day.

This fragrance was not something I would chose for myself, and really pushed me out of my comfort zone with perfumes. I do enjoy the fragrance, and I will be finishing the bottle. However, I do not give the product 5 starts, simply because I have nothing similar to compare it to, so can’t justify a perfect score. Additionally, at this stage, I’m not sure if I will repurchase, but it has encouraged me to try other fragrances with similar notes and to extend my fragrance pallet.

I only wear this fragrance in the evening. I find if I spray too much, the fragrance a little sickly (my issue). Is a very sweet, floral, oriental fragrance. I have not smelt anything like it. I was drawn to the bottle as well. Packaging doesn't necessarily capture my eye but with a big purple jewel on top, I was drawn to it. I have 50ml EDT.

This is a very distinct scent. It is quite a strong perfume - a winter scent for me. It is a very true perfume, I think it smells he same on everyone unlike some perfumes which are different on everyone. I do think it feels mysterious and seductive

This has a coconut note in it like bowdacious in juicy couture. Unlike JC the coconut note fades quickly and you get It is a shame this is an EDT. Would last longer on clothing. On me coconut fades on the skin quickly and you are left with the amber. This is good but not great I wonder if there is an EDP version. The cap is oversized but made of cheap plastic I think. Was expecting glass for the price.

Versace has some absolutely gorgeous fragrances in their range for woman. But I'm sad to say this is not one of them. To me it just smelt like an old lady's bathroom and was actually quite off-putting