Francesca Dell'Oro 2025 Parfum

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Île de Cristal

by Claire Liégent

Francesca Dell'Oro Île de Cristal is a Parfum launched in 2025, created by Claire Liégent. The fragrance opens with Violet Leaf, Pepper, Aquatic, and Sea Water, settles into a heart of Immortelle, Musk, Seaweed, and Ambergris, and dries down to a base of Labdanum, Cashmeran, Balsam, and Ink.

Our verdict on Île de Cristal: Favourite

This marine fragrance is a divisive one. Many find it captivatingly unique and surprisingly warm for an aquatic, while others dismiss it as just another 'boring aquatic fougere'. It's distinctly individual, so test before you splash out.
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  • Mysterious
  • Clean
  • Masculine
  • Cozy
  • Warm
Île de Cristal Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0%
Floral 2%
Fruity 0%
Green 11%
Sweet 10%
Warm 14%
Woody 5%
Earthy 14%
Animalic 19%
Fresh 37%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Marine
100%
Aromatic
76%
Amber
68%
Aquatic
65%
Woody
64%

Notes

Top Notes

Aquatic 29% Sea Water 29% Violet Leaf 22% Pepper 19%

Heart Notes

Ambergris 31% Seaweed 27% Musk 25% Immortelle 18%

Base Notes

Aquatic 24% Ink 23% Cashmeran 18% Labdanum 17% Balsam 17%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its marine and aquatic accords make it excellent for casual wear or sport, evoking a fresh, open feel. The moderate sillage and warmth from the amber and musky notes prevent it from being strictly a summer freshie, allowing it for an intriguing date night option, but perhaps too distinctive for formal events or a quiet office environment.

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About

Imagine a cool, deep ocean breeze carrying the crisp, green scent of violet leaf and a hint of sharp pepper. As it settles, the unique, almost savoury warmth of immortelle and a subtle, musky brine from seaweed and ambergris emerge. The base deepens with an inky, mineral-rich labdanum and cashmeran, conjuring the mysterious depths of the sea floor and leaving a smooth, woody trail.

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