Mauboussin 2018 EDP

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Cristal Oud

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Mauboussin Cristal Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Cristal Oud opens with Rose, settles into a heart of Frankincense, and dries down to a base of Oud. Mauboussin's Cristal Oud carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This affordable rose-oud walks a tightrope: some find it a delightful, incense-laced treat, perfect for any occasion. Others call it generic, weak, or even plasticky. Don't go in expecting a beast, but for the price, it might just surprise you.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Woody
  • Romantic
  • Masculine
  • Elegant
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Cristal Oud Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rose100%
Heartas listed
Frankincense100%
Baseas listed
Oud100%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate sillage and rose-oud profile make it versatile, suitable for formal occasions and dates. While some find it too 'loud' for the office, its generally mild projection allows for casual wear too. It's too rich and complex for sporting 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

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

Cristal Oud opens with a prominent, almost sharp rose, swiftly giving way to an oud that's often described as mild or 'western' - less barnyard, more approachable. Frankincense weaves through, adding a churchy, ancient incense vibe. A gentle amber sweetness might emerge, blending with woody and subtly spicy facets for a warm, slightly damp, and resinous dry down.

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