The line, compared

Every Cristobal, compared

4 fragrances in Balenciaga’s Cristobal line, from 1998 to 2025. Ratings, lasting power and season come from wearers’ votes; accords show what each one adds to the original.

Most worn: Cristobal1,020 ratings
Highest rated: Cristobal4.33 of 5
Longest lasting: Cristobal6.2 of 10

The original

Cristobal

Launched: 1998
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Rating: 4.33 · 1,020 ratings
Lasting power: 6.2 of 10
Best in: fall, winter
Most wearers say: feminine

Leads with woody, sponsored, floral.

Cristobal pour Homme

Launched: 2000
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Rating: 4.37 · 329 ratings
Lasting power: 7.4 of 10
Best in: fall, winter
Most wearers say: masculine

Adds amber to the original's profile.

Cristóbal (2025)

Launched: 2025
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Rating: 3.71 · 114 ratings
Lasting power: 6.8 of 10
Best in: fall, winter
Most wearers say: masculine

Adds patchouli and earthy and oud to the original's profile.

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