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

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Which Should You Buy?

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
Our Verdict - Summer 1872 EDP
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.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Accords

1872 For Men Summer 1872
100%
Aromatic
55%
98%
Citrus
80%
91%
Fresh Spicy
30%
72%
Woody
40%
57%
Floral
57%
Green
52%
Amber
50%
Sweet
48%
Balsamic
46%
Lavender
Fruity
40%
Aromatic shared
100%
55%
Citrus shared
98%
80%
Fresh Spicy shared
91%
30%
Woody shared
72%
40%
57%
57%
52%
50%
48%
46%
40%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Summer 1872

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
75%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aromatic, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

1872 For Men EDP
Summer 1872 EDP
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