According to Donatella Versace‎,‎ Crystal Noir is a rare essence‎,‎ sensual and delicate‎.‎ The central note of the composition is mysterious gardenia‎,‎ fresh‎,‎ sensual‎,‎ luminous and creamy‎,‎ reproduced by 'headspace' technology‎,‎‎.‎ Amber and musk in the base make the scent dark and mysterious‎,‎ very sensual and distinct‎.‎ The fragrance was created by Antoine Lie in 2004‎.‎