Clive Christian Perfume 2017 EDP

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Chasing the Dragon Hypnotic

by Angela Stavrevska

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Clive Christian Perfume Chasing the Dragon Hypnotic is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Angela Stavrevska. Chasing the Dragon Hypnotic opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Ginger, and Incense, settles into a heart of Sour Cherry, Cinnamon, Clove, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, Myrrh, and Moss. Clive Christian Perfume's Chasing the Dragon Hypnotic carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Chasing the Dragon Hypnotic is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, a bold and luxurious spicy-sweet concoction that some find intoxicatingly sexy and others, well, just bizarre. It's a statement piece, but expect strong opinions and a hefty price tag.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
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Chasing the Dragon Hypnotic 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong sillage, impressive longevity, and rich, spicy-sweet profile, this fragrance is best reserved for special occasions and nights out. It's too dominating for an office or casual setting but perfect for making a memorable impression on a date or at a formal event.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove

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

This scent is a rich, warm tapestry woven with dominant warm spices and a sweet cherry intrigue. Cloves bring a piquant edge, quickly mellowing into a comforting cinnamon embrace with a distinct, juicy sour cherry note. The underlying nutty warmth provides a smooth, elegant base, creating an opulent and complex aroma that lingers beautifully on the skin.

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