Maison Crivelli 2019 EDP

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Absinthe Boréale

by Nathalie Feisthauer

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Maison Crivelli Absinthe Boréale is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Nathalie Feisthauer. Absinthe Boréale opens with Absinth, Lemon, Mint, and Artemisia, settles into a heart of Lavender, Juniper, Fern, and Eucalyptus, and dries down to a base of Musk and Resins. Maison Crivelli's Absinthe Boréale carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a divisive brew; some hail it as a refreshing, modern aromatic with spa-like serenity, others dismiss it as an overpriced, generic fougère that fizzles fast. If you're after a clean, green, subtle scent for close encounters, sample first.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Modern
Absinthe Boréale Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Baseas listed
Resins50%

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 spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and subtle nature makes it excellent for office and casual wear. The poor longevity and sillage, highlighted by many reviews, mean it's unlikely to overwhelm in close quarters but also won't stand out for dates or formal events.

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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • 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

Absinthe Boréale opens with an exhilarating rush of cool, herbaceous notes-think sharp juniper and artemisia blended with zesty lemon and a dash of mint. It quickly softens to a comforting, somewhat milky lavender heart, underscored by a resinous, musky base. The eucalyptus offers a camphoraceous lift, keeping it wonderfully fresh and clean, like a crisp Nordic breeze.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 23 September

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