1872 for Men
Perfumer: Geza Schön
593 ratings
From your scent profile
Clive Christian 1872 for Men is a green, woody fougère that opens on bergamot, grapefruit and lavender; it is made for men and leans towards spring and summer days.
Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.
How does it perform?
From 532 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Talks even from the shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
91% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Green
- Fruity
- Spicy
- Woody
- Fougère
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Spicy
Woody
FougèreWhat does 1872 for Men smell like?
The top is led by bergamot, grapefruit, lavender and rosemary, with nutmeg and pepper adding spice and peach and pineapple a soft fruity touch. In the heart, jasmine and clary sage bring a floral, green transition. The base settles on cedar, patchouli and amber, giving the scent a warm, woody footing.
Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Chanel Platinum Égoïste and Lancôme Trophée.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Nutmeg
- Pineapple
- Peach
First hours
- Tagetes
- Jasmine
- Freesia
Towards evening
- Musk
- Cedar
- Patchouli
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 36%Spring
- 30%Summer
- 23%Autumn
- 11%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Daytime21%
- Office21%
- Casual21%
- Nighttime16%
- Evening16%
- Sport5%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026