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Balenciaga

Cristóbal (2025)

2025UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

6.9/ 10
Community score
29 ratings
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Balenciaga Cristóbal (2025) is a green, woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings.

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Skunky's take: Green and lively, my nose is lying in the grass.

How does it perform?

From 33 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
8.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
8.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.0 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

55% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Oakmoss
Oud Assafi™
Patchouli

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Green
  2. Sweet
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Animal
  7. Earthy
  8. Smoky

What does Cristóbal (2025) smell like?

Oakmoss, Oud Assafi™ and patchouli read as one earthy, smoky, leathery whole. The green accord leads, sweet and spicy tones soften the edges, and an animal depth stays in the background.

Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Voters mostly call it masculine, classic and modern.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 44%
    Winter
  • 40%
    Autumn
  • 9%
    Spring
  • 7%
    Summer
  • Evening
    33%
  • Nighttime
    32%
  • Casual
    23%
  • Daytime
    7%
  • Office
    5%

Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026