How it smells
Main smell: amber and woody. It opens with lavender and bergamot, moves to sandalwood and columbian coffee and dries down to vanilla and benzoin.
- Came out
- 2000
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Cristobal pour Homme 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
About Balenciaga Cristobal pour Homme EDC
Cristobal pour Homme EDC is made by Balenciaga. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
Which weather suits Cristobal pour Homme
It is at its best in winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Its style
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by woody and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and woody smells and notes like sandalwood and vanilla. Less obvious notes include coriander, cedar and tobacco. Perfume fans rate it 4.32 out of 5.
Cristobal pour Homme for work or evenings
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Mont Blanc Individuel is a lighter match.
Other Balenciaga perfumes
This house has 22 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Florabotanica, Paris and Pour Homme.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur and Mont Blanc Individuel but less than The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like vanilla and benzoin are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Flankers and editions
There are 3 other versions of this perfume, released between 1998 and 2003.
Cristobal pour Homme dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (11 shared notes), Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur (8 shared notes), Mont Blanc Individuel (8 shared notes) and Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men (9 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Cristobal pour Homme come out?
It came out in 2000.
How strong is Cristobal pour Homme?
Strong: people around you will notice it.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.