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Clive Christian

A Separate Reality Manic

2018MenClassic
7.9/ 10
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Clive Christian A Separate Reality Manic is a men's perfume that sets mastic, frankincense and leather on a smoky, earthy ground; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: The floral side leads, it arrives with a bouquet.

How does it perform?

From 25 community ratings, all out of 10.

Bottle
8.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

82% 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.

  1. Floral
  2. Green
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Resinous
  6. Earthy
  7. Smoky

What does A Separate Reality Manic smell like?

The scent reads as a single whole rather than a progression. Frankincense, mastic and leather carry the resinous, smoky character, while moss and opium pull it toward a dark, earthy depth. Mint, lavender and artemisia add a cool, herbal green edge; sandalwood and amber bring woody warmth, and vanilla and cocoa leaf keep the sweetness in the background. Spicy and floral accents soften the harder lines.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 39%
    Winter
  • 39%
    Autumn
  • 22%
    Spring
  • Casual
    32%
  • Nighttime
    32%
  • Evening
    21%
  • Daytime
    11%
  • Office
    5%

Least picked for the office.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026