Clive Christian Perfume 2018 EDP

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A Separate Reality Manic

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Clive Christian Perfume A Separate Reality Manic is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. A Separate Reality Manic opens with Red Fruits, Lavender, and Mint, settles into a heart of Mastic, Amber, Oakmoss, and Pink Pepper, and dries down to a base of Smoke, Musk, Leather, and Sandalwood. Clive Christian Perfume's A Separate Reality Manic carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

A truly underrated and art-house scent according to its devoted fans, this discontinued Clive Christian gem delivers a dark, mysterious, and complex aroma. If you're a fan of deep musks and incense with an arboreal twist, this is a must-try. Hunt it down if you can.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
  • Dark
  • Luxurious
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A Separate Reality Manic Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its dark, mysterious, and complex profile, A Separate Reality Manic is best suited for evening wear and special occasions. While it has formal potential, its unique and non-linear character makes it more of an occasional, art-house statement rather than an everyday scent.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Manic opens with an intriguing aromatic greenness from mastic and mint, swiftly followed by a spicy kick of pink pepper and coriander. The heart reveals a rich, dark tapestry of smoky incense and leathery accords, softened by the warmth of vanilla and amber. Oakmoss and sandalwood provide an earthy, woody depth, culminating in a mysterious, musky trail that evokes a shadowy, enchanted forest.

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