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Clever Man bottle Clever Man
Concentration EDP
M Gender M
- Year 2001
£ Price Tier £££££
1872 For Men Eau de Parfum bottle 1872 For Men EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Clever Man
This one's a cheeky little upstart from Al Rehab, punching well above its weight class. If you're after a budget-friendly scent that outperforms the competition, get stuck in. It's shockingly good for the price and, dare we say, better than some designer heavyweights it's compared to.
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Our Verdict - 1872 For Men EDP
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.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Clever Man
1872 For Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lime 19% vs 10%
Bergamot 17% vs 8%
Mandarin 12% vs 6%
Pepper 9% vs 7%
Nutmeg 9% vs 5%
Galbanum 9% vs 7%
Rosemary 9% vs 9%
Shared Notes
Cyclamen 25% vs 19%
Marigold 20% vs 19%
Jasmine 17% vs 19%
Freesia 15% vs 18%
Only in Clever Man
Sage 20%
Only in 1872 For Men
Clary Sage 23%
Shared Notes
Musk 29% vs 16%
Patchouli 21% vs 17%
Cedar 19% vs 21%
Amber 14% vs 15%
Labdanum 14% vs 13%
Only in 1872 For Men
Frankincense 15%

Accords

Clever Man 1872 For Men
100%
Citrus
98%
Aromatic
100%
45%
Woody
72%
61%
Musky
Floral
57%
Green
57%
Amber
52%
50%
Powdery
44%
Sweet
50%
Balsamic
48%
Lavender
46%
Citrus shared
100%
98%
100%
Woody shared
45%
72%
61%
57%
57%
52%
50%
Sweet shared
44%
50%
48%
46%

Performance

Clever Man 1872 For Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Clever Man

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it an excellent daily wear for casual outings or even the gym. While it has good performance, it's not overpowering, making it reasonably suitable for the office, though it might lack the gravitas for truly formal events.

1872 For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

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.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Clever Man
1872 For Men EDP
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