Versace Bright Crystal vs Yellow Diamond

In today’s ladies perfume comparison, we have a head to head match up between two Versace fragrances: Bright Crystal vs. Yellow Diamond. Now, which one of these popular scents, smells the best? As usual, I am going to break down each one of these fragrances, and compare them in different categories. Then, I will declare a winner.

Tale of the Tape

Yellow Diamond

Notes include: citron, pear, neroli, bergamot, nymphea, freesia, orange blossom, mimosa, amber wood, musk, palo santo

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Read my original review: Versace Yellow Diamond

Bright Crystal

Notes include: yuzo, peony, pomegranate, musk, magnolia, iced accord, lotus, amber

Click Here to try Bright Crystal: Versace Bright Crystal Eau de Toilette Spray for Women, 3 Ounce

Read my original review: Bright Crystal Review

Opening

Bright Crystal does indeed open bright with yuzo and a blast of juicy pomegranate. This fragrance has a crisp profile due to the iced accord within. It starts out with these fruity notes and then moves into something that is more floral, mostly from peony.

Yellow Diamond also starts off with citrus from citron, but this is tempered by floral notes including mimosa and freesia. It doesn’t have the same level of fruitiness as Bright Crystal. It’s also bright but is like being surrounded by greenery and flowers.

Which Versace is better after first spray? I think that Bright Crystal starts off better. The cold juiciness of the fruits are very nice and the peony is a great addition that doesn’t overpower the fruit top notes.

Edge: Bright Crystal

Projection

Both of these scents are light to moderate throughout the wear. There isn’t a huge difference between them, n my mind. However, I think Bright Crystal does have a bit better sillage than Yellow Diamond.

It might just be that its particular notes feel stronger and just come across as so.

Edge: Bright Crystal

Longevity

Yellow Diamond would last around six hours on my skin, which is decent, but not amazing. It was pretty consistent about vanishing at about that six hour mark. Meanwhile, I could get 8-10 hours out of Bright Crystal on a regular basis during testing.

Yellow Diamond isn’t terrible, but Bright Crystal performs very well in every aspect.

Edge: Bright Crystal

Versatility

Both of these scents can be worn year round. I’d peg them both more as spring/summer. Neither one is super sexy, but both are quite pretty and pleasant to be around. Each can be worn casually or even more dressed up. There really isn’t a distinction in this category.

In either case you get a very versatile scent, more useful for daily wear, but that can venture into other uses. No real complaints about their versatility.

Edge: Push

Overall Scent

Yellow Diamond is a very solid everyday wear, if you like florals with enough citrus to keep it from being annoying. It’s a good perfume, but never blows me away.

The mimosa is an interesting choice for the floral notes, with the freesia, it gives this one something a bit different from the usual fare. It’s also got some greenish qualities, a bit of pear, and other random floral notes.

Nonetheless, it’s still not all that exciting or super memorable. Nice, sure. Though, I don’t think it ever gets to the same level of attractiveness as Bright Crystal.

In comparison, I really enjoy the way that Bright Crystal smells. It offers better performance than does Yellow Diamond and a more unique aroma.

The fruit notes at the top, the iciness, the juiciness, and then the floral/musk in the dry down are great. It never becomes too floral and strikes the right balance.

They each have some light aquatic qualities and juiciness, along with the floral aspects. But, Bright Crystal has more of each in a more pleasing composition.

It is simply a better Versace perfume than is the original Yellow Diamond.

Winner: Bright Crystal

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