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Balenciaga Cristobal vs Grès Madame Gres

Balenciaga Cristobal and Grès Madame Gres compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

CristobalBalenciaga19984.3★
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Madame GresGrès20133.9★

The difference in plain words

Cristobal and Madame Gres are very similar; both have Peony, Freesia and Vanilla. Cristobal leans more green, while Madame Gres leans fruity.

Longer lastingAbout the same
Stronger projectionAbout the same
Better perceived valueAbout the same
More of a night scentCristobal

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Cristobal ● Madame Gres
FloralWoodyWarm SpicyVanillaFreshPatchouliPowderySweet
Both share: Peony · Freesia · Vanilla · Sandalwood · Patchouli
Only in Cristobal: Fig Leaf · Carnation · Bergamot · Jasmine
Only in Madame Gres: Pineapple · Cardamom · Grapefruit · Magnolia · Leather

Community votes

Cristobal ← · → Madame Gres
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter

Metrics

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Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
≈ even
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Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
≈ even
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Price value≈ even
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Night-nessCristobal +13
53
40
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine