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Clive Christian

X for Women

Perfumer: Patricia Choux

2001WomenClassic
7.8/ 10
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Clive Christian X for Women is a feminine perfume that carries a fruity opening of peach, bergamot and rhubarb through a floral heart into a sweet, woody base, ending powdery and oriental.

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Skunky's take: Floral accords up front; keep it from the bees.

How does it perform?

From 165 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
8.4 /10

Sits nicely on a 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

82% 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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Floral
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Oriental
  7. Powdery

What does X for Women smell like?

It opens bright and fruity with peach, bergamot, rhubarb and mandarin orange. In the heart, tuberose, Egyptian jasmine, rose and narcissus come forward, while orris root adds a powdery softness. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli dries down sweet and woody, with rum and Kashmiri musk smoothing it out.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and night out and evening wear lead among occasions. Voters mostly read it as feminine, with some calling it classic. Azzaro Oh la la and Chanel Allure Sensuelle have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Peach
    • Bergamot
    • Rhubarb
  2. First hours

    • Lily of the valley
    • Tuberose
    • Egyptian jasmine
  3. Towards evening

    • Vetiver
    • Sandalwood
    • Patchouli

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 32%
    Autumn
  • 27%
    Spring
  • 22%
    Winter
  • 18%
    Summer
  • Nighttime
    25%
  • Evening
    24%
  • Casual
    19%
  • Daytime
    16%
  • Office
    15%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026