Question 1

What's the difference between Silver Cristal and Vol de Nuit?

Accepted Answer

Silver Cristal is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (1996) dominated by Woody accords. Vol de Nuit is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Guerlain (1933) leaning on Powdery accords. They share 4 accords: Woody, Powdery, Earthy, Mossy.

Question 2

Which is better, Silver Cristal or Vol de Nuit?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Silver Cristal scores 4.58/5 vs Vol de Nuit at 4.40/5. Vol de Nuit's standout strength: Stunning art deco bottle design considered a collector's piece. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Silver Cristal and Vol de Nuit smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 6 notes and 4 accords, including Woody, Powdery, Earthy, Mossy, Rose. Vol de Nuit: Vol de Nuit is highly regarded by the r/fragrance community as a masterpiece with a legendary bottle design and beautiful, mysterious scent.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Silver Cristal or Vol de Nuit?

Accepted Answer

Vol de Nuit: Excellent for bedtime/intimate wear due to soft projection Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Silver Cristal vs Vol de Nuit?

Accepted Answer

Silver Cristal scores highest for spring wear; Vol de Nuit scores highest for fall wear. Silver Cristal leans daytime, Vol de Nuit leans evening.

Silver Cristal vs Vol de Nuit

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (6)

Unique to Silver Cristal (14)

Unique to Vol de Nuit (13)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Vol de Nuit

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Attribute	Silver Cristal	Vol de Nuit
Brand	Amouage	Guerlain
Year	1996	1933
Rating	4.58	4.40
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	20	20