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

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Balenciaga· 1998

Cristobal

Name: Cristobal by Balenciaga
Brand: Balenciaga
Rating: 8.2 (167 reviews)

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

CarnationFig leafBergamot

Heart notes

FreesiaJasminePeony

Base notes

VanillaSandalwoodPatchouli

When to wear it

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

Salvatore Ferragamo pour Homme

Salvatore Ferragamo · 1999

8.31K~$60

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

82%

Casual

93%

Date

100%

Club

61%

Formal

88%

Wearability profile derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes. 100% = its strongest setting.

Sport

34%