Balenciaga Cristobal
The smell in short
It smells mostly woody and floral. Fig leaf and carnation at the top, peony and freesia in the middle and vanilla and sandalwood at the base.
- Came out
- 1998
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Cristobal notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Balenciaga Cristobal
Balenciaga is the house behind Cristobal.
Other Balenciaga perfumes
The house has 22 perfumes here, led by Florabotanica, Paris and Pour Homme.
Cristobal longevity
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans. Base notes like vanilla and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Tom Ford Black Orchid.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by floral and vanilla. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and floral smells and notes like peony and vanilla. Less obvious notes include bergamot, jasmine and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.30 out of 5.
Cristobal sillage
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, spring, fall and summer.
Other versions
There are 3 other versions of this perfume, released between 2000 and 2003.
Perfumes that smell like Cristobal
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Black Orchid (6 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (6 shared notes), Reminiscence Patchouli (6 shared notes) and Mugler A*Men (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
Questions people ask
Can I wear Cristobal to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Can men wear Cristobal?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1998.