Is Alexandria UK Summer 1872 a dupe of Clive Christian Perfume 1872 For Men?
1872 For Men EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2001 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Summer 1872 EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- 1872 For Men
- Summer 1872
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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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Heart Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
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.
Seasons
Community season votes for Clive Christian Perfume 1872 For Men, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and summer.
Occasions
Wearers put Clive Christian Perfume 1872 For Men, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office 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.
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Lavender, Amber, Rosemary
Without clary sage and cyclamen
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Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from Italy. How import charges work
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