Christian Lacroix by Christian Lacroix
Women 1999
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Description
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 fennel, carnation, peach, freesia, and Brazilian rosewood; heart notes are heliotrope, ylang-ylang, jasmine, and lily of the valley; base notes are benzoin, vanilla, tonka bean, and sandalwood.
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Key notes
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Top
Tarragon
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Heart
heliotrope
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Base
benzoin
Community
576 votes
- Positive 86%
- Negative 11%
- Neutral 2.8%
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In the collection
Leading answer I owned it
1,740 votes
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Leading answer Like it
576 votes
Season
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376 votes
Time of day
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230 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Christian Lacroix
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 fennel, carnation, peach, freesia, and Brazilian rosewood; heart notes are heliotrope, ylang-ylang, jasmine, and lily of the valley; base notes are benzoin, vanilla, tonka bean, and sandalwood.
Green, herbal and fougère Flowers Fruits, vegetables and nuts Woods and mosses White flowers Resins and balsams Spices
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How it wears
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
181 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
194 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
76 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
54 votes
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Mithrandir
This discontinued gem has a challenging opening: sun-dried cut green grass with a hint of rubber. While it’s not for every modern nose, it hooks you. It’s like wandering through rooms of an Eastern palace, where veils hint at surprises. On the skin, it turns sweet and feminine, then gains a warm, spiced talc with oriental notes and green soapy facets that cleanse. Finally, an animalic tone emerges, like pleasant human skin. It’s strange yet intriguing: whoever wears it projects a mysterious, authoritative aura. Not for teenagers or ‘grandmas’—it’s dense, complex, and not overwhelming. Hard to find, it’s a treasure in a beautiful bottle. Courtesy of whisper_of_love
whisper_of_love
They say an 18th-century ship loaded with treasures never returned, and now that a trail has been found, I switch to explorer mode to hunt it down. I spot it beached on a distant island among the rocks. After searching through the planks, I find a wooden box with vanity items and a red cloth case. Opening it, there it is: a glass bottle shaped like a seashell. The perfume hasn’t lost its magic: at first, it smells of strong, slightly stinging tarragon, but then peach emerges with floral notes, vanilla, and a spicy touch. I feel like someone who has found a sea treasure with touches of that era and its memories. Wish there were more jewels like this today…🐚
whisper_of_love
They say an 18th-century ship loaded with treasures never returned… Now there are clues to its location, and you, as a great adventurer, follow the trail. Beached on a distant island, you spot its silhouette. You search for the loot and, beneath some planks, find a wooden box. Opening it, you see vanity objects and a red cloth case. Inside lies a glass bottle shaped like a seashell. Opening it, the perfume remains intact: at first, it smells of strong, stinging tarragon, but gradually notes of peach, flowers, musk with a vanilla tendency, and a spicy touch emerge. This is how I felt with this marvel, like finding a sea treasure with touches of that era and its memories. Wish there were more jewels like this today…🐚
Selene
The bottle is exquisite, as if it belonged to a forest fairy, and in person it looks much more stunning than in the photos. Olfactorily, it’s very peculiar—a blend of sweet herbs, peach, and resins. Since it’s by Sophia, we know it lasts well and leaves a trail. It’s a risky combination of soft woods, fruits, herbs, and flowers, with the carnation very present. It’s not for everyone; I think it’s a love-it-or-hate-it scent. Over time, the vanilla becomes more noticeable. I find it distinct and interesting. It’s not her best creation, but it certainly doesn’t go unnoticed.