Lalique
A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
Bergamot's zesty effervescence darts across your skin alongside honeyed jasmine, with pink pepper providing a fleeting peppery snap. Within minutes, the composition stabilises into something almost colourless—bright and fresh, yes, but already beginning its retreat inward.
Lily of the Valley and Stephanotis create a powdery, slightly soapy floral bed that's genuinely tender without being cloying. The synthetic undertones become subtly noticeable, lending the florals an almost varnished quality—beautiful from a distance, but undeniably artificial upon closer inspection.
Cashmeran and amber provide a soft, skin-scent finish that feels more like a memory than a presence. What remains is primarily powdery sweetness—the fragrance has dissolved into your skin's warmth rather than lingering on it, disappearing almost entirely within four to five hours.
Fleur de Cristal presents itself as a fragrance caught between whisper and declaration—a delicate balancing act that, regrettably, tips toward the former. Raphaël Haury crafts something genuinely ethereal here: the Calabrian bergamot emerges with a crystalline brightness, immediately softened by the creamy warmth of Jasmine Sambac, whilst pink pepper adds a subtle bite that prevents the composition from becoming purely saccharine. There's genuine craft in how these top notes don't jostle for dominance; instead, they create a luminous, almost translucent opening.
As the fragrance settles, Lily of the Valley and Stephanotis form the emotional core—two white florals that share a similar aldehydic, slightly powdery character. Rather than competing, they layer beautifully, creating an effect reminiscent of stepping into a wedding dress rather than wearing a fragrance. The Cashmeran base provides a soft, skin-like musk that grounds everything without adding substance. That synthetic accord (52%) becomes apparent here, lending the composition a slightly plasticated quality that prevents it from feeling truly luxurious.
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3.5/5 (90)