Cristalle by Chanel c1974

Eau de Toilette Cristalle was created in 1974, created by Henri Robert as a toilet water for young girls. It was introduced to the United States in 1977.

It was originally available in the following:

• 2 oz Eau de Toilette Splash
• 4 oz Eau de Toilette Splash
• 8 oz Eau de Toilette Splash
• 1 oz  Eau de Toilette Spray (limited edition)
• 0.5 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
• 2 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
• 8 oz Bath Powder
• 8 oz Dusting Powder
• 6.6 oz Body Lotion
• 3.5 oz Cooling Body Silk

Fragrance Composition:

It is classified as a crisp floral chypre fragrance for women.Cristalle derives its zesty top note from bergamot and Sicilian lemon. Clear, light floral middle notes of honeysuckle from Privence and jasmine mingle with warmer rosewood, vetiver and cool Yugoslavian oakmoss to add a haunting quality that lasts but never cloys.

Eau de Toilette:

• Top notes: basil, petitgrain, bergamot, peach, Sicilian lemon, galbanum 
• Middle notes: ylang, ylang, jasmine, hyacinth, jonquil and Provencal honeysuckle
• Base notes: Bourbon vetiver, musk, vanilla, sandalwood, patchouli, amber, Yugoslavian oakmoss and rosewood

In 1993, the Eau de Parfum, created by Jacques Polge was introduced.

Eau de Parfum:

• Top notes: aldehydes, basil, petitgrain, peach, melon, mandarin, peach, Sicilian lemon, galbanum 
• Middle notes: hyacinth, cumin, hyacinth, Indian jasmine, ylang ylang, jonquil and honeysuckle
• Base notes: musk, vanilla, amber, sandalwood, patchouli, civet, vetiver, oakmoss and rosewood

In 1995 the Voile Parfume was introduced. It was discontinued 1999.




To open the classic Chanel crystal parfum flacon, use the following tip provided by Parfums Chanel in 1963:

Remove cord and paper; with index finger as cushion, tap underneath sides of stopper lightly with glass object (glass on glass being the scientific method) while turning the bottle steadily between fingers, so that the stopper will be loosened evenly.