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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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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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
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
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.
Both lean aromatic, floral, amber
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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