13
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Christian Lacroix
feminine
Created by Sophia Grojsman
Christian Lacroix by Christian Lacroix is a Floral fragrance for women. Christian Lacroix was launched in 1999. The nose behind this fragrance is Sophia Grojsman. Top notes are Tarragon, Carnation, Peach, Freesia and Brazilian Rosewood; middle notes are Heliotrope, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Benzoin, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. This warm, floral fragrance soaked amber, woody notes of the sunny French south. It is incredibly feminine and as gentle as spring flowers. The main notes are: hyacinth, magnolia, mandarin, coriander, jasmine, lily, heliotrope, daffodil, exotic spices, sandalwood, musk, incense. The bottle is a real masterpiece, it feels pleasant to keep it in your hands. The perfume was created by Sophia Grojsman in 1999.
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 29 community opinions from Reddit
8.2
/ 10 community score
The Christian Lacroix fragrances (particularly Absynthe and the original shell bottle version) are fondly remembered by collectors as truly distinctive scents that are difficult to replace or replicate. While discontinued and increasingly expensive on the secondary market, community members highly recommend purchasing available bottles as the fragrance remains irreplaceable despite its rarity.
Strengths
- Unique and distinctive scent with no close comparables
- Strong nostalgic and emotional appeal
- Well-crafted fragrance by renowned perfumer Sophia Grojsman
Weaknesses
- Discontinued and difficult to find
- Secondary market prices have increased significantly
- Limited availability creates scarcity frustration
Best for
Signature scent for devoted enthusiastsCollectors of vintage discontinued fragrancesThose seeking unique designer pieces
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
