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Clive Christian

C for Men

Perfumer: Christian Provenzano

2010MenClassic
8.1/ 10
Community score
218 ratings
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Clive Christian C for Men is a spicy, resinous and smoky masculine scent built around tobacco, leather and oud, and it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: A happy scent with fruity accords in front.

How does it perform?

From 194 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.8 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage
8.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
8.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
5.8 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

85% 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. Fruity
  2. Spicy
  3. Woody
  4. Oriental
  5. Resinous
  6. Earthy
  7. Smoky
  8. Leathery

What does C for Men smell like?

Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night-out wear leading the occasions. It reads masculine and classic to most.

The top opens with mandarin orange, lemon and tea for a light fruity brightness. Clove, cardamom, saffron and cinnamon bring the spice in the heart. The base is dominated by tobacco, leather, oud and amber, while cedar and vanilla soften the smoky, earthy structure. Nabeel Desert Oud and Amouage Memoir Man have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Tea
    • Mandarin orange
    • Lemon
  2. First hours

    • Clove
    • Cardamom
    • Saffron
  3. Towards evening

    • Tobacco
    • Leather
    • Cedar

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 40%
    Autumn
  • 37%
    Winter
  • 19%
    Spring
  • Evening
    32%
  • Nighttime
    32%
  • Casual
    14%
  • Office
    12%
  • Daytime
    9%

Go easy on it for daytime: the sillage is strong.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026