150 community ratings

V for Men

Name: V for Men
Brand: Clive Christian

Perfumer: Christian Provenzano

2012MenClassic

8.2/ 10

Community score
150 ratings

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Clive Christian V for Men is a spicy, smoky woody-oriental with a resinous core, a masculine scent for evenings and colder weather that has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Plenty of people say it suits a rainy fall evening.

How does it perform?

From 143 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.6 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.6 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

5.3 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

89% 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

Amber Iris Frankincense Black pepper Amberwood Pink pepper Oud Citrus fruits Vanilla Nutmeg Cedarwood Elemi resin White pepper Vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Smoky

What does V for Men smell like?

Black pepper, pink pepper and white pepper make up the dry spice, while frankincense and elemi resin add a smoky, resinous depth. Oud, cedarwood and vetiver form the woody frame, and amber and vanilla soften it with sweetness.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour evening and night out. Most read it as masculine, with a classic bent. Duftanker Gentleman V and Bois 1920 Itruk share a close profile.