57 community ratings

1872 Basil

Name: 1872 Basil
Brand: Clive Christian

2018MenClassic

7.8/ 10

Community score
57 ratings

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Clive Christian 1872 Basil is a fresh, green men's fragrance where basil meets spice, leaning towards spring and summer daytime wear.

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Skunky's take: When spring arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.

How does it perform?

From 70 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.5 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.2 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

86% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Green
Spicy
Woody

What does 1872 Basil smell like?

It opens with basil, spearmint, black pepper and nutmeg: herbal coolness set against a sharp spicy edge. Clary sage sits in the heart, with woods and iris underneath. The scent moves from a citrusy freshness towards a calm, woody and slightly powdery base.

Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily, leisure and business wear leading the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Masculine and classic are the characters voters choose most. Its profile is close to Acqua di Parma Cedro di Taormina and Penhaligon's Juniper Sling.