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C for Men Eau de Parfum bottle C for Men EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2010 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Third Letter Eau de Parfum bottle Third Letter EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - C for Men EDP
This one's a divisive opulent leather bomb. If you're after 'Tuscan Leather on acid' and don't mind dropping serious cash, C for Men delivers a beast-mode, complex take that some call a masterpiece, while others find it simply too much. Definitely not for the faint of heart, or wallet.
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Our Verdict - Third Letter EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of C for Men by Clive C - a aromatic fragrance led by Thyme, Saffron, Mandarin Orange, 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
C for Men EDP
Third Letter EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 31% vs 33%
Thyme 22% vs 37%
Mandarin 20% vs 28%
Only in C for Men
Elemi 24%
Shared Notes
Orris 16% vs 18%
Labdanum 16% vs 27%
Mate 15% vs 31%
Lotus 15% vs 22%
Only in C for Men
Jasmine 18% Rose 18%

Accords

C for Men Third Letter
100%
Amber
54%
70%
Aromatic
90%
85%
Leather
65%
Warm Spicy
78%
68%
Oud
Citrus
66%
58%
Woody
58%
Animalic
56%
Tobacco
55%
Vanilla
Powdery
42%
Amber shared
100%
54%
Aromatic shared
70%
90%
85%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
78%
Oud
68%
66%
58%
58%
56%
55%
42%

Performance

C for Men Third Letter
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

C for Men

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its exceptional longevity and beast-mode sillage make it unsuitable for an office setting. This is best reserved for special occasions or date nights, where its bold character and luxurious feel can truly shine without overwhelming.

Third Letter

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The aromatic character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its aromatic, warm spicy signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
26%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, aromatic, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

C for Men EDP
Third Letter EDP
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