Clive Christian Perfume 2022 EDP

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Contemporary

by Angela Stavrevska

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Clive Christian Perfume Contemporary is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Angela Stavrevska. Contemporary opens with Violet, Geranium, Pepper, and Blackberry, settles into a heart of Cedar and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Oakmoss and Malt. Clive Christian Perfume's Contemporary carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one is a divisive and pricey gamble. While the opening blast of juicy blackberry and violet is universally praised, many find the dry-down to be a letdown, settling into a familiar, albeit high-quality, woody mossy scent. Not for everyone, and definitely sample first.
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  • Clean
  • Elegant
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Contemporary Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Geranium27%
Blackberry25%
Violet24%
Pepper24%
Heartas listed
Cedar51%
Nutmeg49%
Baseas listed
Oakmoss65%
Malt35%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and versatile blend of fruity, spicy, and woody notes make it suitable for a range of occasions. It's refined enough for dates and formal settings, yet approachable for casual wear, though some find it a bit too prominent for an office unless applied sparingly.

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

  • Eugenol from Nutmeg
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Contemporary kicks off with an intoxicating burst of tart blackberry and delicate violet, sharpened by a zesty hint of pepper. As it settles, the fragrance transitions into a sophisticated heart of warm nutmeg and dry cedar, eventually resting on a refined base of earthy oakmoss and a unique malt accord. It's a journey from fruity vibrancy to elegant woody depth.

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