Bold, opulent, and unmistakably Spanish in spirit — Balenciaga Cristobal Pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a landmark men's fragrance that pays direct tribute to the legendary couturier Cristóbal Balenciaga himself. Launched in 2000 and created by master perfumer Gérard Anthony — the nose behind Azzaro Pour Homme, Paco Rabanne XS, and Balenciaga Pour Homme — Cristobal Pour Homme was conceived as a return to the house's traditional values: a strongly masculine, deeply sophisticated, and deeply distinctive oriental fragrance unlike anything else in the designer market. Now discontinued, it has earned devoted collector status among fragrance enthusiasts worldwide.
Cristobal Pour Homme opens with a sharp, aromatic burst of lavender, bergamot, coriander, white pepper, and artemisia — fresh, spicy, and immediately commanding. The heart reveals a rich and complex core of Colombian coffee, sandalwood, cedar, patchouli, geranium, and tea, warm and deeply sensual with a distinctive gourmet edge. The fragrance settles into a sumptuous base of vanilla, benzoin, amber, and tobacco — sweet, resinous, and extraordinarily long-lasting, leaving a powerful and memorable trail.
Fragrance Profile
- Top Notes: Lavender, Bergamot, Coriander, White Pepper, Artemisia
- Heart Notes: Colombian Coffee, Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli, Geranium, Tea
- Base Notes: Vanilla, Benzoin, Amber, Tobacco
Why You'll Love It
Cristobal Pour Homme is a fragrance for the man who understands that true elegance doesn't need to shout. Rich without being excessive, sweet without being cloying, and complex enough to reveal new facets with every wear, it strikes a rare balance between crowdpleasing warmth and genuine sophistication. Projection and longevity are exceptional — a few sprays linger for hours and leave an impression long after you've left the room. As a discontinued vintage release, bottles in this condition are increasingly difficult to source and represent outstanding value for collectors and lovers of classic oriental masculine fragrance.
Product Details
- Brand: Balenciaga
- Fragrance: Cristobal Pour Homme
- Type: Eau de Toilette (EDT) Spray
- Size: 100 ml / 3.33 oz
- Gender: Men's
- Fragrance Family: Oriental Woody / Amber Spicy
- Occasion: Evening, Date Night, Fall & Winter, Special Occasions
- Status: Discontinued / Vintage
An ideal gift for fragrance collectors, oriental cologne lovers, and men who appreciate the rare artistry of classic designer perfumery.