Chanel 2009 EDT

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Cristalle Verte

by Jacques Polge

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Chanel Cristalle Verte is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009, created by Jacques Polge. Cristalle Verte opens with Bergamot and Lemon, settles into a heart of Neroli and Magnolia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Jasmine, and Iris. Chanel's Cristalle Verte carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This is a clean, effervescent citrus that's perfect for sizzling summer days but polarising on performance. Some find it a fleeting joy; others say it clings with surprising tenacity. A classy warm-weather staple, if it works for your skin.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Uplifting
  • Sophisticated
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Cristalle Verte Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon53%
Bergamot47%
Heartas listed
Neroli52%
Magnolia48%
Baseas listed
Jasmine36%
Iris32%
Musk31%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean nature makes it ideal for casual wear, office environments, and even sport, as it's unlikely to offend. While some find its longevity lacking, those who experience good performance can wear it comfortably for many hours.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Chanel's Cristalle Eau Verte bursts forth with a vibrant, zesty blend of bergamot and lemon, sharp and invigorating. As it settles, delicate neroli and creamy magnolia emerge, softening the edges with a subtle, airy floralcy. The graceful dry-down wraps you in a clean, musky embrace with whispers of jasmine and iris, leaving an impression of effortless elegance.

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