Clive Christian Perfume 2017 EDP

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E for Men Gourmand Oriental With Sweet Clove

by Angela Stavrevska

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Clive Christian Perfume E for Men Gourmand Oriental With Sweet Clove is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Angela Stavrevska. E for Men Gourmand Oriental With Sweet Clove opens with Peach and Rum, settles into a heart of Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Maple, Maple, Cinnamon, and Clove. Clive Christian Perfume's E for Men Gourmand Oriental With Sweet Clove carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast. Love it or hate it, E for Men is a bold, take-no-prisoners gourmand that'll announce your presence from across the room. Definitely not for the faint-hearted or those who prefer to blend in.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Confident
  • Sensual
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E for Men Gourmand Oriental With Sweet Clove Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rum60%
Peach40%
Heartas listed
Labdanum100%
Baseas listed
Clove23%
Maple17%
Maple16%
Caramel16%
Cinnamon14%
Vanilla14%

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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its nuclear performance and intense sweetness make it unsuitable for the office where subtlety is key. However, its strong, luxurious character shines on dates and in formal settings, particularly during colder months. Casual wear is possible if you're feeling adventurous, but keep sprays minimal.

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

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • 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

E for Men opens with a rich, boozy wave of rum, quickly joined by a prominent, almost overwhelming burst of clove and warm spices. As it settles, sticky caramel, maple syrup, and vanilla emerge, creating an intensely sweet and resinous dessert-like experience. Labdanum adds a subtle, ambery depth, grounding the syrupy sweetness while the cinnamon and clove persist throughout, giving it a smoky, festive edge.

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