Cristobal (1998)
Perfumer: Olivier Gillotin
177 ratings
From your scent profile
Balenciaga Cristobal opens with carnation, fig leaf and bergamot and settles on patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla, a sweet, floral women's scent that has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: The flowers do the talking, the rest listens.
How does it perform?
From 135 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
86% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Powdery
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
PowderyWhat does Cristobal (1998) smell like?
Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; the character votes lean feminine and classic, with very few calling it masculine.
It starts with carnation, fig leaf and bergamot, fresh yet a little spicy. Jasmine, freesia and peony soften the heart into something floral. Patchouli and sandalwood build a woody base while vanilla sweetens it, leaving a powdery, creamy, lightly gourmand finish.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Carnation
- Fig leaf
- Bergamot
First hours
- Jasmine
- Freesia
- Peony
Towards evening
- Patchouli
- Sandalwood
- Vanilla
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 37%Autumn
- 31%Winter
- 19%Spring
- 14%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Evening30%
- Nighttime27%
- Daytime16%
- Casual15%
- Office11%
Least picked for the office.
Smells like this
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Dupes
- Bargello 140
Single source family (community)
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Last updated: October 26, 2026