Clive Christian Perfume 2017 EDP

M £££££ Acquired

I for Men Amber Oriental With Rich Musk

by Beverley Bayne

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Clive Christian Perfume I for Men Amber Oriental With Rich Musk is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Beverley Bayne. I for Men Amber Oriental With Rich Musk settles into a heart of Musk, and dries down to a base of Leather, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Clive Christian Perfume's I for Men Amber Oriental With Rich Musk carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde. Some get an overpowering musk, others a creamy fruitiness. It's divisive, for sure, but those who love it are absolutely obsessed with its deep, enveloping warmth and serious projection.
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  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
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I for Men Amber Oriental With Rich Musk 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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature make it less suitable for a discreet office environment. However, its rich and deep character is perfect for dates and formal events, creating a memorable presence in cooler weather.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Opens with an intriguing, almost sour frankincense, quickly joined by rich, fuzzy musks and grounding patchouli. As it settles, a sweet, creamy depth emerges from tonka bean and a generous vanilla, balanced by the dryness of oakmoss and cedar. The journey ends on a warm, elegant sandalwood-musk base with hints of leather.

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