Clive Christian Perfume 2012 EDP

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V for Women

by Christian Provenzano

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Clive Christian Perfume V for Women is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Christian Provenzano. V for Women opens with Red Fruits, Bergamot, Coriander, and Peach, settles into a heart of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Sandalwood. Clive Christian Perfume's V for Women carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

V by Clive Christian is a polarising beast, a dark, complex chypre that challenges expectations. It's not for the faint of heart, or those seeking a sweet floral everyday scent - expect an assertive, almost brooding character that demands attention, for better or worse.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
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V for Women 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 intense projection and dark, heavy accords make it unsuitable for an office or casual setting. This scent is built for impactful evening wear, especially formal events or intimate dates where its complex character can be appreciated.

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
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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 unexpected sharp, peppery blast, quickly giving way to a dominant, smoky leather and a damp, inky oakmoss presence. Subtle whispers of chamomile and a hint of fruit try to soften the edges, but the heart leans into an aromatic blend of lavender and neroli, underpinned by a deep, resinous amber and patchouli. The drydown reveals a touch of honeyed leather and earthy woods, with frankincense adding a haunting, ancient quality.

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