Is Perfume Parlour Numbers a dupe of Clive Christian Perfume 1872 For Men?
1872 For Men EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2001 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Numbers EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
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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
Mood
Notes
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Base 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
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
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.
Shares 12 of its 23 notes, including Frankincense, Jasmine, Labdanum
Adds bergamot and cedar
Where to buy
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Numbers EDP
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Import charges may apply
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Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from Italy. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United States. How import charges work
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