V for Women
56 ratings
From your scent profile
Clive Christian V for Women is a floral, spicy and woody chypre with a dark character of resin, leather and honey, best suited to autumn and winter evenings.
Skunky's take: Plenty of people say it suits a rainy fall evening.
How does it perform?
From 55 community ratings, all out of 10.
Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
77% 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.
- Floral
- Fruity
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Animal
- Resinous
- Smoky
Floral
Fruity
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Resinous
SmokyWhat does V for Women smell like?
Jasmine, rose and orange blossom form a floral backbone, while oakmoss, patchouli and sandalwood set it on a woody, smoky base. Amber, benzoin and honey soften the sweetness, and leather adds a darker edge.
Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It mostly reads feminine with a classic feel. Ralph Lauren Tuxedo and Sonia Rykiel 7ᵉ Sens have a close profile.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 37%Autumn
- 30%Winter
- 20%Spring
- 13%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Evening30%
- Nighttime29%
- Casual17%
- Daytime14%
- Office9%
Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
55% matchTuxedo (Eau de Toilette)
Ralph Lauren · 1979
53% match7ᵉ Sens / Septième Sens (Eau de Parfum)
Sonia Rykiel · 1979
51% matchDali (1995) (Parfum de Toilette)
Salvador Dali · 1995
51% matchBasic Black (1990) (Cologne)
Bill Blass · 1990
51% matchGianni Versace (Eau de Toilette)
Versace · 1981
49% matchFemme (1989) (Eau de Toilette)
Rochas · 1989
48% matchPanthère de Cartier (Parfum)
Cartier · 1987
47% matchInterlude Woman (Eau de Parfum)
Amouage · 2012
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Last updated: October 26, 2026