The paris corner emir line? The Byredo sundazed dupe is pretty good and they do some mancera dupes in that range. I’ve tried cherry cola. Pretty good after sitting a couple of months.
My Infini Elixir smells much more feminine (and sweeter) than the Side Effect sample I had. After Effect is supposed to be the best dupe but I haven't tried it.
I layer infini elixir with my lost cherry dupe to make it wearable. It’s definitely a lot rougher until a few hours in. Sometimes I think it smells like BO when it’s first sprayed 😳 but when it dries down it improves but I will have to bite the bullet and get the original 😏
Hello! New subbie here. I also love Crystal Noir and I found a dupe (EDP) about 6 months ago through a blind buy from another ME Fragrance house which I believe is a closer one, the name is : Ameerat Al Ehsaas Perfume by Ard al Zaafaran. I was not even expecting it, just bought it because I liked the notes and it was super reasonable here in the UK. Hope you try it :).
I have Intro Aftermath by Fragrance World and it is very similar to Initio Side Effect. I wasn't too crazy about it initially but have grown to appreciate the scent more over time. It does have that boozy rum note that the Maison Alhambra sounds like it is missing.
😂😂😂 Did that sample literally shoot right out of your hand?! 😅🤣 Hi! I just found your channel this morning and have been watching thru a few videos, subscribed! 🥰 Crystal Noir is probably one of my all time favourite perfumes (I have the edt and edp) and I've talked about it in a few of my videos… There have been a few formulations over the years, it came out in '04 and I think they may have reformulated it in 2013, 2018 and the fateful '21 😢 but then I heard they RE-re-formulated it back to the good version in 2023 🤷🏻♀️🤞🏼 (All of this information is unverified!) 😂😅 Wow, Alive Now sounds so good! 🩷
They don’t sell the EDP where I smelled it, only the EDT. The old EDT didn’t explicitly state a coconut note but does mimic a coconut like scent very well. So sad it had to change :(
I’m obsessed with the original Chrystal Noir, and therefore I bought Ameerat Al Ehsaas (after watching rewiews on UA-cam🙂). I was sooo dissapointed😢. For meg it’s nothing like CN. I’m giving it to my mother😊.
Any other dupes you think I should try?
The paris corner emir line? The Byredo sundazed dupe is pretty good and they do some mancera dupes in that range. I’ve tried cherry cola. Pretty good after sitting a couple of months.
@@sallymiller9872 what is the name of the dupe? Thank you.
Olivia by maison alhambra a dupe for Olympea. Have not tried it yet but curious to do
Verscernia noir is good Its been sitting since last years .... its strong and long-lasting....
My Infini Elixir smells much more feminine (and sweeter) than the Side Effect sample I had. After Effect is supposed to be the best dupe but I haven't tried it.
I layer infini elixir with my lost cherry dupe to make it wearable. It’s definitely a lot rougher until a few hours in. Sometimes I think it smells like BO when it’s first sprayed 😳 but when it dries down it improves but I will have to bite the bullet and get the original 😏
Yes I think I will have to gift myself the OG for a really special occasion 😅
I used to love the smell of the discontinued alien eau extraordinaire 🥲
do another update on these in say a month or 6 weeks and see if they are any better or same
Yes I plan to!! I will try my best to remember 🙏
Ameerat Al Ehsaas by Ard Al Zaafaran
Is another Crystal Noir dupe
Yes I've been trying to find that one here!
Hello! New subbie here. I also love Crystal Noir and I found a dupe (EDP) about 6 months ago through a blind buy from another ME Fragrance house which I believe is a closer one, the name is : Ameerat Al Ehsaas Perfume by Ard al Zaafaran. I was not even expecting it, just bought it because I liked the notes and it was super reasonable here in the UK. Hope you try it :).
I have the ard al zaafaran also. It has the creamy coconut note and is beautiful
@@danaclark7437 oh I'm glad someone else has tried it, it's really lovely 🙂
oooooh ok I might need to do some more digging to get it here but thank you, I've added it to my list!! xx
I have Intro Aftermath by Fragrance World and it is very similar to Initio Side Effect. I wasn't too crazy about it initially but have grown to appreciate the scent more over time. It does have that boozy rum note that the Maison Alhambra sounds like it is missing.
I have yet to try fragrance world! I’m gonna have to explore some of their frags especially if they have a side effect dupe!
@Zurri Fragrance World has some really heavy hitters. I do enjoy their line overall.
I second this lol. I was a little surprised how close it was
Interesting review greetings from the Netherlands
Versace Crystal Noir is definitely a soapy fragrance. I had an old bottle of the EDT and EDP and they're both soapy. I got rid of them.
😂😂😂 Did that sample literally shoot right out of your hand?! 😅🤣 Hi! I just found your channel this morning and have been watching thru a few videos, subscribed! 🥰 Crystal Noir is probably one of my all time favourite perfumes (I have the edt and edp) and I've talked about it in a few of my videos… There have been a few formulations over the years, it came out in '04 and I think they may have reformulated it in 2013, 2018 and the fateful '21 😢 but then I heard they RE-re-formulated it back to the good version in 2023 🤷🏻♀️🤞🏼 (All of this information is unverified!) 😂😅 Wow, Alive Now sounds so good! 🩷
Ugh yes that’s not the first time that’s happened either 😂😂 if they really are re-REformulated it I would be so happy!! I’ll keep my eye out!!
You might have been smellling Crystal Noir EDP that one has coconut the EDT doesnt. But yes it was reformulated
They don’t sell the EDP where I smelled it, only the EDT. The old EDT didn’t explicitly state a coconut note but does mimic a coconut like scent very well. So sad it had to change :(
After effect extrait parfum is perfect dupe for initio side effects....
Ameerat Al Ehsaas Ard Al Zaafaran is supposed to be a dupe for Crystal noir and has a coconut note! I’ve not tried it though.
I’m obsessed with the original Chrystal Noir, and therefore I bought Ameerat Al Ehsaas (after watching rewiews on UA-cam🙂). I was sooo dissapointed😢. For meg it’s nothing like CN. I’m giving it to my mother😊.
If you are still looking for side effect dupe , try lattafa amethyst ❤❤
I donno what version of a decant I have of crystal noir it smells of coconut heavily. I hate it. Its not the creamy coconut 😣
which is better FW After effect ir the Infini Elixir?
You should try Lattafa Ekhtiari - a Jour d'Hermes absolu dupe
Ooh looks like I can get it for pretty cheap! I’ve added it to the list!
@@Zurri great! ❤️