Christian Lacroix 2001 EDT

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Eau Florale

by Nathalie Lorson , Béatrice Piquet

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Christian Lacroix Eau Florale is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2001, created by Nathalie Lorson and Béatrice Piquet. Eau Florale opens with Bergamot, Violet Leaf, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Tuberose, Lily of the Valley, and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, and Iris. Christian Lacroix's Eau Florale carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A truly gorgeous floral that's sadly a bit of a ghost now, with fans yearning for its unique bouquet. It's a special, romantic scent, though some find it a touch vintage or fleeting. If you can find it, it's worth a sniff.
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  • Romantic
  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Fresh
  • Bright
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Eau Florale Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate sillage and bright floral character make it suitable for daytime occasions and less formal settings. While elegant enough for formal events and romantic dates, its freshness also allows it to be worn casually.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Opens with a bright, zesty burst of tangerine and bergamot, softened by the green, slightly powdery touch of violet leaf. This quickly blossoms into an opulent heart of white florals- creamy tuberose, delicate lily of the valley, and fresh gardenia- all underpinned by the subtle sweetness of cyclamen. The drydown reveals a soft, woody base of cedar and sandalwood, with a powdery whisper of iris providing a refined finish.

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