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ChanelCristalle

Cristalle (EDT)

1974

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Versions Timeline

1974

Cristalle EDT (Original Release)

Price Range
$105 – $170

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Henri Robert

"Cristalle Eau de Toilette is a classic Chanel women's fragrance created by Henri Robert and launched in 1974. It is widely described as a green chypre with a bright citrus opening, a cool floral heart led by hyacinth, and a dry mossy-vetiver base. Contemporary and retrospective reviews consistently portray it as crisp, luminous, elegant, and somewhat aloof rather than sweet or heavy. The perfume became especially associated with warm-weather wear because of its sparkling, refreshing character. In 1993, Chanel introduced a separate Eau de Parfum interpretation by Jacques Polge, but the EDT remains the original and most classically green expression of Cristalle."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Summer

Ideal Weather

Sunny
Humid
Mild
Dry

Moods

Elegant
Fresh
Sophisticated
Calm
Serene

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Casual
Travel
Outdoor Activity

Fun Facts

Cristalle was created by Henri Robert, the same perfumer behind Chanel N°19, which helps explain the stylistic kinship often noted between the two.

Chanel reportedly introduced the Eau de Parfum in 1993 partly to give Cristalle a richer, less seasonal identity beyond its strong summer associations.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/4h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusGreenFreshFloralWoodyChypreEarthy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–36m

lemon
bergamot
Middle Notes

36m–1h 48m

hyacinth
brazilian rosewood
honeysuckle
jasmine
Base Notes

1h 48m–4h

oakmoss
vetiver

Performance

Longevity
40%

Short (2-4h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Reviews consistently describe the original Cristalle EDT as a brilliant green chypre: sharp lemon and bergamot at first, then airy hyacinth and green florals, settling into oakmoss and vetiver. Wearers often call it crisp, cool, classy, and timeless, with comparisons to an elegant, poised woman and occasional parallels to Chanel N°19. Vintage fans often prefer the original for its icier, more austere green structure, while newer wearers still find it remarkably modern for a 1974 release. Performance is usually considered moderate at best, with many reviewers noting that its light, sparkling freshness comes at the cost of long wear time.”

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