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1872 For Men Eau de Parfum bottle 1872 For Men EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2001 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Numbers Eau de Parfum bottle Numbers 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.
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Our Verdict - Numbers EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Clive C - 1872 Men - a floral fragrance led by Nutmeg, Pepper, Rosemary, with warm spicy depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Clary Sage 23% vs 27%
Jasmine 19% vs 22%
Cyclamen 19% vs 18%
Freesia 18% vs 31%
Only in 1872 For Men
Marigold 20%
Shared Notes
Musk 16% vs 30%
Amber 15% vs 26%
Frankincense 15% vs 19%
Labdanum 13% vs 23%
Only in 1872 For Men
Cedar 22% Patchouli 18%

Accords

1872 For Men Numbers
100%
Aromatic
42%
98%
Citrus
57%
Floral
90%
72%
Woody
Fruity
66%
57%
Green
52%
Amber
54%
50%
Sweet
48%
Balsamic
46%
Lavender
Aromatic shared
100%
42%
98%
Floral shared
57%
90%
72%
66%
57%
Amber shared
52%
54%
50%
48%
46%

Performance

1872 For Men Numbers
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
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.

Numbers

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
69%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, floral, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

1872 For Men EDP
Numbers EDP
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