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Which Should You Buy?
This is Clive Christian's take on a classic, masculine green-citrus aromatic, with fans hailing its natural quality and complexity. But don't expect beastly performance for the eye-watering price; its understated sillage and divisive "old-fashioned" character mean it's not for everyone.
Summer 1872 borrows Clive Christian 1872's zesty citrus opening - lime, grapefruit and pineapple over bergamot - but simplifies the original's more layered floral heart into a straightforward lavender-peach accord. Fun and fresh, though shorter-lived than the notoriously variable original.
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Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
While its clean freshness makes it suitable for office wear, its refined nature and premium price point lend it to more formal settings or special occasions. The subtle sillage makes it less ideal for casual outings where a bolder statement might be preferred, and it's certainly not a sport fragrance.
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Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean citrus, aromatic, woody
Subtle differences in overall composition
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