Clive Christian Perfume 2017 EDP

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L for Men Woody Oriental With Deep Amber

by Mike Parrott

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Clive Christian Perfume L for Men Woody Oriental With Deep Amber is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Mike Parrott. L for Men Woody Oriental With Deep Amber opens with Lemon, Mandarin, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Lavender and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Amber. Clive Christian Perfume's L for Men Woody Oriental With Deep Amber carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

A divisive one, this. Clive Christian's L for Men aims for a luxurious take on a classic oriental, but whether it truly hits the mark or veers into generic territory depends entirely on who you ask. Some find it a 'supreme aromatic oriental smoky wood', others 'lacking' and 'trash' for the price.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Luxurious
  • Confident
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L for Men Woody Oriental With Deep Amber Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pepper41%
Mandarin32%
Lemon27%
Heartas listed
Lavender53%
Geranium47%
Baseas listed
Amber51%
Woody Notes49%

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

Its potent amber and spicy warmth, combined with a 'very old' and 'all business' character noted in reviews, makes this scent best suited for formal evening events or special occasions rather than casual wear. While strong, some experience moderate projection, keeping it out of the 'too much' category for an office setting if applied lightly.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • 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

L for Men kicks off with a sharp, peppery thrust, brightened by a zesty lemon-mandarin combo. This energising start quickly mellows into a heart of aromatic lavender and nuanced geranium, adding a sophisticated, slightly tailored edge. The deep amber base, along with warm woods, eventually envelops the fragrance, creating a rich, resinous warmth that some find compellingly luxurious, while others note a 'plastic' undertone.

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