Is Alexandria UK Monarch a dupe of Clive Christian Perfume X For Men?
X For Men EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2001 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Monarch EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- X For Men
- Monarch
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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive, opulent, and unequivocally mature - X for Men isn't for everyone, but those who 'get' it hail it as a masterpiece of spicy woods and refined masculinity. Others find it smells like an old man's spice rack or even anchovies.
Monarch chases Clive Christian X's fruity-spiced amber, opening with the same rhubarb-pineapple-bergamot lift before settling into jasmine, iris and warm cinnamon. Community consensus rates it a louder, harsher clone that trades X's smooth blend for extra sillage - a decent stand-in, not a twin.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its strong projection and rich, spicy-woody character make it less suitable for a casual day or office environment. This scent truly shines in formal settings or on a sophisticated date night, where its luxurious presence can be fully appreciated.
Seasons
Community season votes for Clive Christian Perfume X For Men, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.
Occasions
Wearers put Clive Christian Perfume X For Men, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 11 of its 12 notes, including Amber, Cedar, Vetiver
Adds paprika, drops allspice and labdanum
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