Faberlic 2003 EDP

F £ Acquired

Cristal

by Thomas Fontaine

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Faberlic Cristal is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2003, created by Thomas Fontaine. Cristal opens with Bergamot, Orange, Pink Pepper, and Apple, settles into a heart of Earl Grey Tea, Rose, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla, and Clean Musk. Faberlic's Cristal carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This unpretentious gem from Faberlic is a surprisingly complex, autumn-leaning scent that wins over even the snobbiest of noses. It's divisive in its mood, but universally praised for its quality.
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  • Cozy
  • Mysterious
  • Relaxed
  • Warm
  • Soft
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Cristal Eau de Parfum 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

With moderate longevity and sillage, Cristal is versatile for casual wear and suitable for the office, as noted by reviewers. Its cozy, autumnal character makes it less fitting for formal events or sporty activities.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Opening with a bright, fruity burst of apple and blackcurrant, spiced with pink pepper, Cristal quickly shifts to an aromatic heart. Earl Grey tea mingles with a soft bouquet of jasmine, rose, and iris, brightened by juicy mango and apricot. The dry down is a warm, earthy embrace of sandalwood, patchouli, and clean musk, deepened by a hint of ambergris and vanilla.

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