Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023)

Cristalle does the earthy, green, dewy gorgeousness of hyacinths perfectly. Perhaps it's because I'm now slightly jaded & nauseated by all the popular, cloyingly sweet gourmands, but I find the exuberant austerity exquisite. The rain is one of my favorite things in the world & there is a gorgeous, luminous & cooling dampness that I cannot get enough of in Cristalle. I am instantly transported to soggy, raw Washington State, visiting my sister by the ocean, when I wear this, or to cool, humid Florida during a downpour while on a winter trip to Epcot with my son. It doesn't surprise me that this was one of the last fragrances developed by Chanel, as it's the kind of fragrance one gravitates towards after trying (& becoming sickened by) everything else. Shimmering, complex, and sophisticated, it's aptly named & perfect for someone serious & completely uninterested in drama, games & frivolities. I adore the EDT & was afraid I'd be disappointed by the EDP after reading all the absurd reviews arguing that they bear little resemblance to one another. I'm so glad I did not listen, as the EDP is absolutely luscious. It is merely a richer version of the beautiful EDT, albeit admittedly (if not necessarily) missing a smidge of the luminously transparent citrus shimmer & sharper galbanum, yet more than making up for it with longevity. Layering the two is my idea of heaven. If I could only choose five fragrances for the rest of my life, this would absolutely be one of them. LOVE, LOVE. LOVE Cristalle to the moon & back.

I remember I did not like very much the EdT I smelled back in the 1990s, but I was just a teenager back then and I was more attracted by other kind of scents (although I also used to wear YSL Opium... not very teenager appropriate... lol...). This new EdP I really like it. I love the initial green blast and then, the fragrance gets softer, a bit sweeter, but green nonetheless. It smells really transparent and crystalline, fresh, but substantial, and so elegant and sophisticated. As many Chanel creations, it is a timeless fragrance, perfect anytime, anywhere, for anybody. It has indeed something similar to No. 19 (the greenness, the iris), but they are not the same fragrance. No. 19 is greener, dryer, in my opinion, more "professional", kind of cold and aloof, while Cristalle has a more approachable character (I love both, of course). I would really like to try also the Eau Vert version, because I love green, elegant fragrances.

I had never smelled the original Cristalle or eau vert: only the current EDTs. Melon is a no-go for me, and I’m not crazy about honeysuckle. So, of course, I blind bought this at a premium. I freakin’ love it! It’s not really chypre. It’s chypre-adjacent. It’s modern, not overly sweet, but not really dry either. It’s like a goldilocks for me. And not just another citrus freshy. There’s a super vague ashtray note (in a great way) in the base, but you wouldn’t detect it if you weren’t trying. Only you would notice it. This is one of my new favorite perfumes. Perfect for mild to hot weather, fresh but not a freshie. Complex but not esoteric. Performs well. Def an EDP and not EDT, so a little heavier. I love it. I don’t know why, but I would say this is a woman’s perfume. 35+ (or someone younger with a personality of a chypre.)

I had to purchase a bottle as I have been wearing Cristalle since 2001 and it is one of my favourite Chanel fragrances. The opening is more fresh and lighter than the original, I didn't get any oakmoss from the initial spray. Then when it settles on the skin after a few minutes - less than 5 mins, it smells like the original but a bit lighter. There is no oakmoss listed in the notes for the new version of the edp, however, I can smell it in the drydown and it seems to be more "modern" version of Cristalle. I am very happy to have the new version in this bottle in my collection. At least Cristalle has not disappeared all together, I am happy that I can still wear it even though it is a bit different from the original - I think this will be easier to wear in the Summer months, Overall, I still love Cristalle.

Pre 2023 EDP A sparkling long lasting, primarily, white floral. The opening, for me, is a bit strident so I spritz it on at least a half hour before going out. The dry down is a fresh, light but complex mix of floral notes that lasts for about eight hours. At the start of the dry down the projection is moderate and gradually diminishes to a close to the skin scent. On clothing it lasts much longer. This is a scent for when you want to feel luminous. It suggests a strong, sophisticated women who isn’t afraid to be beautifully feminine.

Just got the new bottle (batchcode 9101) and compared the smell to my 2001 Cristalle edp: to me, they smell exactly the same from start to.... 1 hour in. No oakmoss or treemoss was ever listed in the ingredients of the edp. So the change in smell that some perceive, may also be influenced by what is rumoured and hyped up about reformulations... who knows. Anyway, I’m glad I have enough Cristalle edp to enjoy and last me a good while again. ;D

With all the fragrances I have in my collection this is one of the very few that I’m considering buying a back up bottle of - it smells beautiful radiating from my arm. Green, crisp, slightly tart, floral, and so elegant. Can easily see this being a signature scent. I feel that it’s warmer in its composition and not as cold compared to Cristalle in the older bottle, but it’s near enough the same. Batch code 8901.

Just been to shop where they still had old rectangular bottle tester on display. Smells exactly the same as the new bottle. But different to what I remembered it 3 years ago. Go figure. To the perfume. Cristalle is a very appropriate name - it feels like a dew on a little white flower with a lot of foliage. I still detect oakmossiness close to the heart.

It's almost pure hyacinth. I love it so much. I love hyacinth notes in perfumes anyway, so this is perfect for me. It's incredibly fresh and green. Amazing for spring and summer. Strong as well. Whenever I wear it I can smell it all day. I personally adore it.

It smells exactly like the stuff sold in the old bottles, any difference is the result of ageing or seasonal harvest differences. Just say no to endless reformation hysteria!

I challenge anyone to provide any proof the formula was changed as well as the packaging. Why does everyone just assume? If I’m wrong I’ll admit it!

This is a country club female soap, exclusive to only the very elite upper class... perfectly groomed, white tennis skirt... this is money!

Kuty22 with any luck you won't live long enough to be a senior citizen. And then you won't have to be annoying - or offensive.

Very unique, charming,if you want to stand out from the crowd it's yours!

WHEN IS THIS COMING TO THE USA!?!? I’m losing my mind, over here!

truly encapsulating a very rich summery perfume.

InRio have you tried Guerlain Chamade?

I wanted Cristalle based on the Fragrantica article on the 2023 version and now it is mine. Amazing! What a scent! Bright and hard. Strong. Floral but crisp. Sweet, but not a gourmand. True to its notes it is mainly hyacinth yet with fizzy and delightful citrus edge and with sweet fruity nuances. The flowers are clean yet have some edge, especially to the hyacinth note. Something green and true to the real flower. The honeysuckle is also well represented and iris and jasmine. It is so pure and je ne sais quoi. In character it reminds me of Truth by Calvin Klein. Yet here we have Chanel quality that is evident. It evokes feelings of intense freshness and flawlessness. Spring garden hyacinths, may honeysuckle or summery jasmine. Yet somehow makes me think of snow. With its clarity. It is much more intense than the eau the toilette, which is great. I don't have anything like it in my collection, just Truth comes to mind. It is Chance-like in strength. The best office Chanels are still Gabrielle, Chance Tendre and N°19 Poudre. But this is also fit for any setting of day wear. Rather a personal scent, mood booster. Sillage is soft. In the morning I still feel it on my skin, mainly the sweet jasmine. The joys of having such light, radiant base. I like it, close to love when worn globally. It is adorable. Reads spring-summer to me, but I will be trying it in winter but maybe in February when the hyacinths grow. Funnily enough it is not that far from Flowerbomb Nectar I was wearing yesterday! Also a floral bomb but without candy effect. Just the flowers here are different. It has a sweet and joyous base, making the scent girly. Floral and sweet in a fruity way.

I adore Cristalle Eau Verte and found it and the perfume version back in stock on Chanel. I just purchased a bottle as a late birthday present. I was in two minds on getting either another Eau Verte, or the perfume, but opted for the perfume, I figured it would be a stronger, longer lasting version over the Verte. The initial spray is cigarette smoke to me, which was a real surprise! It thankfully mellows out on the dry down. That smokiness (not sure if the right word) sits behind the main tones afterwards, and add a bit more body over the Verte version (which I love for it's clean and freshness). It certainly adds another dimension to the Cristalle. I did think I'd possibly made a mistake going for the perfume on my first spray, but it's growing on me every time I wear it. I would likely go for another Verte once this is used up, as I would personally say they are different beasts, and that smokiness was unexpected. I do think it will grow on me however, I am sniffing myself frequently throughout the day and enjoying it more. It's a grower thought. I think if I'd sampled this before purchase I would have not purchased, but my preconceptions on the Verte version may have just worked in my favour.

Icy florals with amazing citrus opening topping the flowers. Sheer but long lasting. Leaving a lovely fruity-floral trail without even one heavy note. The flowers: honeysuckle, hiacinth and jasmine are starting to bloom, with spring rain drying on them in intense sunlight. Uplifting, fresh floral. If Chance Eau Tendre is too juvenile, this is bright like N°5 L'Eau without the retro. For a romantic. A trustworthy Chanel chic.