Olivier Durbano 2005 EDP

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Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)

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Olivier Durbano Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005. Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) opens with Caraway, Orange Blossom, Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Labdanum, Benzoin, Myrrh, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Immortelle, Virginia Cedarwood, Musk, and Sandalwood. Olivier Durbano's Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a niche incense bomb that hits all the right notes for fans of the genre, though it might be a bit too 'churchy' or 'spicy' for some. Expect profound contemplation, not playful banter.
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Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, combined with its strong incense and spicy profile, make it less ideal for office settings where subtlety is key. However, its sophisticated and meditative character lends itself well to formal events and more intimate date nights, especially in cooler weather.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

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 de Roche opens with a bright, peppery spice cabinet of caraway, cardamom, and coriander, lifted by a subtle hint of orange blossom. This quickly melts into a rich, spiritual heart of labdanum, benzoin, and a potent blend of frankincense and myrrh, evoking ancient rituals. The journey settles into a grounding base of dry cedarwood, earthy vetiver, and creamy sandalwood, softened by musk, with an intriguing immortelle nuance adding a touch of dried sweetness. It's a complex, evolving scent for those who appreciate depth.

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