Cristobal Perfume is described as a soft fragrance that combines top notes of green fig and bergamot with middle notes of jasmine and blue freesia, all smoothed down by a base of sandalwood and vanilla. It was introduced in 1998 by Balenciaga and it is a sweet and classy scent with a powdery vanilla dry down. Warm and comforting as it is, Cristobal is perfect for any season and occasion. . . Cristobal Perfume for Women by Balenciaga. Launched by the design house of Balenciaga in 1998, CRISTOBAL is classified as a refreshing, oriental, woody fragrance. This feminine scent possesses a blend of fruity oriental top notes with lower notes of patchouli and sandalwood. It is recommended for office wear.