Grès 2011 EDT

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Cabotine Cristalisme

by Richard Ibanez

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Grès Cabotine Cristalisme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011, created by Richard Ibanez. Cabotine Cristalisme opens with Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Pink Pepper, and Apple, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Rose, Jasmine, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Grès's Cabotine Cristalisme carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive. Some say it's a classy, versatile gem punching above its price point; others find it generic and fleeting. It's a risk, but if it works with your chemistry, it's a winner.
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  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Calm
  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
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Cabotine Cristalisme 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 Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, coupled with a clean and versatile profile, make it suitable for office and casual wear. The elegant floral and woody notes could work for a date, but it's generally not strong enough for formal events or energetic sports.

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
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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 lively burst of crisp green apple and bright bergamot, softened by the creamy, exotic touch of ylang-ylang. The heart unfolds into a rich floral bouquet of jasmine, rose, and a hint of tuberose, grounded by an earthy patchouli. The dry-down reveals a comforting warmth with smooth sandalwood, musky undertones, and a sophisticated, non-sweet vanilla-amber blend.

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