Cristal Zest

4 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• carloslainezd

  May 11, 2023

  

  Tested in-store in Palma on skin and clothes, sampling the notes with tweezers. The label lists: bitter orange, mandarin, crème de cassis, petit grain, basil, bergamot, Earl Grey tea, dry amber, patchouli, and oakmoss. Initially, it smells of sharp citrus, reminiscent of Dior Homme Cologne or Adolfo Domínguez’s Citrus Cedro, with that characteristic musky touch. By the hour, the scent shifts towards Earl Grey tea and a ripe, dry orange, very similar to Natalie Lorsson’s own Bentley Infinite. I like the fragrance, although the initial intensity drops quite a bit over time. It is refreshing and summery at first, but these are merely first impressions.

• carloslainezd

  June 2, 2023

  

  Tested in-store, directly on skin and clothes, sampling with tweezers. The label reads: bitter orange, mandarin, crème de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur), green basil, petit grain, Earl Grey tea, dry amber, patchouli, and oakmoss. At first, it smells of sharp citrus, like Dior Homme Cologne or Adolfo Domínguez’s Citrus Cedro, with that citrusy and musky nuance. Then, by the hour, it changes to Earl Grey tea and a ripe, dry orange, very much like Natalie Lorsson’s Bentley Infinite. I like it, although the initial intensity fades quickly. It is fresh and summery at first. These are just first impressions.

• Scaramanga

  February 3, 2025

  

  Natalie Lorson never misses, and this is undoubtedly her freshest creation under €100. It opens with a juicy citrus burst of bitter orange, mandarin, and blackcurrant, which then fades into herbal notes. The heart of Earl Grey tea, petit grain, and basil adds a refined, slightly spiced touch, while the green-mossy base of patchouli, oakmoss, and amber provides depth. Although the base is subtle, it is the blend of tea, citrus, and blackcurrant that defines the scent. It has good longevity for a citrus fragrance, above average, and while the projection is contained from the start, it clings strongly to clothes. It is an elegant, tasty scent, perfect for summer or work, even as a signature. It outperforms my previous favourite, Dior Homme Cologne, in both performance and freshness, feeling original despite recalling Armani’s Thé Yulong or Miller Harris’s Tea Tonique. A delightful surprise from the first sniff: citrus, green, and sophisticated for hot days.

• Scaramanga

  February 14, 2025

  

  Created by Natalie Lorson, who never fails. This is undoubtedly the one I have liked most from the brand and the best fresh scent under €100 I have tried. It opens with a juicy freshness of bitter orange, mandarin, and blackcurrant; that citrus passes quickly into herbal notes. The heart of Earl Grey tea (with bergamot), petit grain, and basil gives it a refined, aromatic, and slightly spiced air, while the green-mossy base of patchouli, oakmoss, and amber adds depth. Although the base does not dominate, it is the tea note, mixed with citrus and blackcurrant, that gives it its signature. It has good longevity for a citrus, above average, and while the projection is contained, it clings strongly to clothes. It is subtle, elegant, and tasty. Besides being refreshing and ideal for summer, it suits work or as a signature. The best thing is the scent: it outperforms Dior Homme Cologne in performance and does not smell like the usual, making it original. It seems similar to Armani’s Thé Yulong or Miller Harris’s Tea Tonique, though I have not tried them. It was a pleasant surprise for being so agreeable and different. In summary: citrus, fresh, green, and elegant, based on Earl Grey tea with citrus and blackcurrant. Perfect for hot days if you seek something refined, sophisticated, and distinct, or a controlled fresh scent for work.