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Cristobal by Balenciaga — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Cristobal by Balenciaga

Balenciaga· 1998

Cristobal

8.2167Typically ~$100

A floral scent built around carnation over vanilla. Best in fall, made for dates.

FloralSweetPowderySpicyOriental

Perfumer: Olivier Gillotin

Scent profile

Top notes

Carnation Fig leaf Bergamot

Heart notes

Freesia Jasmine Peony

Base notes

Vanilla Sandalwood

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

A fall and spring fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and everyday wear.

FallDayDate nights

When

Winter

90%

Spring

94%

Summer

71%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

100%

Where

Office

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Casual

93%

Date

100%

Club

61%

Formal

88%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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Sport

34%