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Crystal Glow River Island is positioned as a feminine fragrance, rooted in the floral family. Offered in eau de toilette concentration.
Produced in the United Kingdom, and you can feel it in every note. Crystal Glow River Island unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.
One bottle, and you'll understand why River Island has such a devoted following. The official website of River Island — http://www.maisonnicolasdebarry.com.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The olfactory structure of Crystal Glow unfolds as an expressive line of development, where accents shift without rush and without gaps. The creative approach of River Island is evident in the way notes appear and fade. Nothing here feels random, and the composition keeps a clear direction. Eau de toilette keeps the depth and body this composition needs.
Right at the start you sense petal-airy opening notes: Neroli and Papaya. These 2 notes shape an elegant floral wave that is impossible to miss.
In the heart you notice Amaryllis, Narcissus and Water Lily keeping a opulent floral direction. At the foundation the line is anchored through Sandalwood and musk, shaping a warm vetiver trail.
The accord architecture is driven by these accords: Floral, Fruit, Musc and Wood forming a compact and readable structure. The profile is feminine, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived.
At olfactory-group level the composition is built around Floral, Fruit, Whiteflower and Wood. It also reaches into Musk. At family level the scent maps to Floral.
Taken together Crystal Glow reads as a cohesive composition — the first stage creates momentum, the central phase adds depth, while the drydown anchors the memory. These are the fragrances best judged on skin.
| Gender | Female |
| Brand | River Island |
| Segment | Massmarket perfumery |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Website | http://www.riverisland.com |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de toilette |
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