Cristalle Eau de Toilette — Chanel
Editorial impression: Sharp citrus and cool, green hyacinth with jasmine beneath, turning close and transparent as it goes on, in many wearers' experience. Drawn from 40 independent reports across 3 venues. Eau de Toilette (EDT) from Chanel.
At a glance
† cited to the sources listed at the foot of this page.
- What it smells like†
- Green, Citrus, Earthy, Floral, Woody, Aromatic & herbal, Fresh & clean, Spicy · Eau de Toilette (EDT). The house lists Citrus, Hyacinth, Honeysuckle Accord.
- Best fit†
- Wearers report reaching for it most often in spring and summer.
- Skip it if
- you want a scent others notice at a distance. The wear point is a wearer report from 3 venues.
- Performance
- Reported moderate wear; reported to wear close to the skin. These are wearer reports from 3 venues.
- Current formulation†
- Reports differ on changes between bottles — Some long-term buyers describe a paler, less mossy current scent, while others find it immediately familiar. Accounts differ on the size and appeal of any change. The current IL28-1 ingredient panel does not establish a transition date.
- Evidence
- Drawn from 40 independent reports across 3 venues.
- From the house†
- See it on Chanel's site
Scent description (editorial impression; it is the sentence under the page title)
Drawn from 40 independent reports across 3 venues.
Notes and fragrance details
- House
- Chanel
- Notes (as listed, untiered)
- Citrus, Hyacinth, Honeysuckle Accord, Jasmine AbsoluteCristalle Eau de Toilette — official product page
- Why no pyramid
- Chanel's cited prose names four materials without assigning note tiers.Cristalle Eau de Toilette — official product page
- Current formulation
- Reports differ on changes between bottles — Some long-term buyers describe a paler, less mossy current scent, while others find it immediately familiar. Accounts differ on the size and appeal of any change. The current IL28-1 ingredient panel does not establish a transition date.Cristalle Eau de Toilette — wearer reports on Basenotes
- Concentration
- Eau de Toilette (EDT)
- Category
- Luxury
- Scent families (Scentorian)
- Green, Citrus, Earthy, Floral, Woody, Aromatic & herbal, Fresh & clean, Spicy
Sources are linked beside the details they document. We omit details we could not verify. Note lists describe a scent; they are not ingredient lists. House sources most recently read 2026-09-03.
Questions and answers
What does Cristalle Eau de Toilette smell like?
Sharp citrus and cool, green hyacinth with jasmine beneath, turning close and transparent as it goes on, in many wearers' experience.
Drawn from 40 independent reports across 3 venues.
What are the notes in Cristalle Eau de Toilette?
Chanel publishes a note list for Cristalle Eau de Toilette without tiers.
- Notes (as listed, untiered): Citrus, Hyacinth, Honeysuckle Accord, Jasmine Absolute
- Why no pyramid: Chanel's cited prose names four materials without assigning note tiers.
Notes describe the scent; the ingredient list is on the packaging.
Browse other fragrances by this note: Jasmine.
How long does Cristalle Eau de Toilette last, and how strong is it?
Reported moderate wear; reported to wear close to the skin. These are wearer reports from 3 venues.
Of 40 counted reports, 20 describe four to six hours of wear and 12 describe under four. Many say the sharp opening becomes close and transparent within a couple of hours.
Your experience may vary with the amount applied, the weather and your skin. How we assess wearer reports.
Has Cristalle Eau de Toilette been reformulated? Is today's bottle the same as older ones?
Reports disagree about the extent or effects of changes to Cristalle Eau de Toilette.
Some long-term buyers describe a paler, less mossy current scent, while others find it immediately familiar. Accounts differ on the size and appeal of any change. The current IL28-1 ingredient panel does not establish a transition date.
Every fragrance's reformulation verdict, in one list: Reformulation watch.
How can I tell whether a bottle of Cristalle Eau de Toilette is the current formulation?
A batch code alone does not tell you which formula is in a bottle.
To check a particular bottle, ask Chanel or the retailer about its batch code. Owners' side-by-side comparisons are not confirmation from the house.
What does the concentration label on Cristalle Eau de Toilette mean?
Cristalle Eau de Toilette is sold as Eau de Toilette (EDT), a label generally used for a lighter fragrance concentration than eau de parfum.
No body standardises these labels, so one does not tell you how long a scent lasts or how far it carries, and versions sold under the same name can differ.
What fragrance family is Cristalle Eau de Toilette?
We file Cristalle Eau de Toilette under Green, Citrus, Earthy, Floral, Woody, Aromatic & herbal, Fresh & clean and Spicy.
These are Scentorian's browsing categories; Chanel may describe it differently. Browse by family.
What season is Cristalle Eau de Toilette for?
Wearers most often reach for Cristalle Eau de Toilette in spring and summer.
Drawn from 2,052 independent reports, all from a single venue. This is one venue's view; our usual minimum is ten reports across two venues.
Browse: Spring fragrances, Summer fragrances.
How does Scentorian know this about Cristalle Eau de Toilette?
Each detail on this page links to its source: note lists and published credits come from Chanel, and wearer reports come from the venues named in the sources list.
Drawn from 40 independent reports across 3 venues.
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Cristalle Eau de Toilette is filed under
Green
Scents of leaves, crushed stems and cut grass, often with a bitter edge.
Citrus
Scents of citrus peel and juice, such as bergamot, lemon and grapefruit.
Earthy
Scents of soil, moss, patchouli and mushrooms.
Floral
Flower notes, from a single rose or jasmine to a mixed bouquet.
Woody
Wood notes such as cedar, sandalwood and oud, as well as woody facets of vetiver.
Aromatic & herbal
Herbal notes such as lavender, sage and rosemary.
Fresh & clean
Airy, watery or soapy scents associated with a clean character.
Spicy
Spice notes such as cinnamon, cardamom, clove and pepper.
Sources
- Cristalle Eau de Toilette — official product page — Chanel
- Cristalle Eau de Toilette — wearer reports on Basenotes — Basenotes, read in aggregate
- Cristalle Eau de Toilette — wearer reports on Fragrantica — Fragrantica, read in aggregate
- Cristalle Eau de Toilette — wearer reports on Parfumo — Parfumo, read in aggregate