Is Perfume Parlour Close a dupe of Clive Christian Perfume X For Men?
X For Men EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2001 | Year | 2001 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Close EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- X For Men
- Close
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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive, opulent, and unequivocally mature - X for Men isn't for everyone, but those who 'get' it hail it as a masterpiece of spicy woods and refined masculinity. Others find it smells like an old man's spice rack or even anchovies.
Close For Men chases Clive Christian's X for Men, one of the most opulent powdery-amber masculines around. It nails the fruity-spicy opening and that signature iris-and-paprika powder, but the luxe mossy-amber base reads thinner and the whole thing wears closer to the skin. A clever budget gist of a very expensive original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its strong projection and rich, spicy-woody character make it less suitable for a casual day or office environment. This scent truly shines in formal settings or on a sophisticated date night, where its luxurious presence can be fully appreciated.
Seasons
Its warm powdery-amber and woody-mossy weight is best in autumn and winter, with enough refinement to carry into cooler spring days.
Occasions
Polished and grown-up, it suits formal events, evenings and the office, with date-night appeal in its powdery warmth.
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 13 of its 14 notes, including Amber, Cedar, Vetiver
Adds paprika, drops allspice
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Close EDP
Import charges may apply
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Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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