Cristobal pour Homme
“Cristobal pour Homme by Balenciaga is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men”
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Warmly received so far — a amber, woody composition with a warm spicy undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning masculine.
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Cristobal pour Homme by Balenciaga is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Cristobal pour Homme was launched in 2000. The nose behind this fragrance is Gerard Anthony. Top notes are Lavender, Bergamot, Coriander, White Pepper and Artemisia; middle notes are Sandalwood, Columbian Coffee, Cedar, Patchouli, Geranium and Tea; base notes are Vanilla, Benzoin, Amber and Tobacco. A spicy, warm and opulent bouquet for a temperamental man. This is a powerful, oriental fragrance, which is incredibly masculine. It is associated with Spain, Balenciaga’s homeland, and it brings us back to the classic masculine, powerful, intensive fragrances of this company. The opening notes include coriander, white pepper, nutmeg and artemisia. The heart contains energetic coffee, tea, pelargonium and sandalwood. Benzoin resin, tobacco, amber and vanilla are in the trail. The perfume was created by Gerard Anthony in 2000.
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A Signature Fragrance
Vanilla
Vanilla is the scent of childhood memories and cozy nights by the fire. Derived from the cured pods of orchids native to Mexico, it has a rich sweetness that can range from creamy and milky in texture to deep and almost smoky. Its versatility makes it a staple in perfumery, capable of adapting its character to complement both light citrus notes and heavier woody accords.
Benzoin
Resin from the Styrax tree, benzoin exudes a rich, sweet aroma with hints of vanilla and incense. Originating from regions like Indonesia and India, it is prized for its complex character that melds earthy and spicy facets into a comforting embrace.
Amber
Amber is an olfactory illusion, conjured from labdanum, benzoin, vanilla, and other resins to evoke the sun-soaked warmth of the Mediterranean coast. Its scent is both earthy and sweet, with a powdery undertone that mimics the richness of ancient incense.
Gérard Anthony
Founding perfumer · 12 fragrances · b. 1944 · French
Gérard Anthony, born in 1944, discovered his passion for perfume at fourteen while working a summer job in Grasse, captivated by the scent of jasmine in the morning air. At seventeen he became a lab technician at Lautier, learning raw materials he came to call his "friends and allies," and in 1974 won the Young Perfumer prize from the Société Technique des Parfumeurs. He created Azzaro pour Homme in 1978 while at Naarden, and over twenty years at Firmenich created fragrances including Paco Rabanne's XS pour Homme (1993), building a close professional relationship with Jean-Paul Guerlain. He continues today as part of the creative team at Jean Niel.
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