The Perfume Library

150: Timeless

8.1

Clive Christian · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clive Christian 150: Timeless is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent shaped by green and spicy facets over a woody base, leaning towards spring and summer days. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn next. Daily, leisure and business wear are the leading occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters read its character as masculine, and classic is also a frequent pick. Bitter orange, lime and mint bring coolness and freshness, while lavender, coriander seed, ginger and nutmeg draw a spicy, green frame. Vetiver, amber, leather and musk add a woody, warm and soft depth. Atkinsons Mint & Tonic and Penhaligon's Quercus have a close profile.

Vision in a Dream Psychedelic

8.5

Clive Christian · 2017

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Clive Christian Vision in a Dream Psychedelic is a green, spicy and smoky men's scent that suits evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, while summer trails behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, and the character reads masculine and classic. The top opens green and fruity with mugwort, kaffir lime leaf, apple skin and galbanum. The heart turns spicy, resinous and leathery through labdanum, frankincense, clove, cinnamon and suede. The base rests on woody vetiver, cedar, patchouli and sandalwood, with sweet and smoky tones running through it.

1872 Mandarin

8.8

Clive Christian · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clive Christian 1872 Mandarin is a unisex fragrance that softens fresh, fruity citrus with a floral heart and a woody base, and it leans towards spring and summer. The top is bright with Sicilian mandarin orange, lemon, bergamot and ginger, while coriander and basil add a light green edge. Rose, jasmine and freesia give the heart a soft floral feel. In the base, patchouli, cedarwood and amber close it with a creamy, gently sweet woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It reads more masculine than feminine to those who voted, though it is unisex. It has been discontinued. Byredo Bal d'Afrique and Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream have a close profile.

VII: Queen Anne - Cosmos Flower

8.0

Clive Christian · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Clive Christian VII: Queen Anne - Cosmos Flower is a floral, fruity and sweet fragrance built around cherry, neroli, rose and vanilla, with a clearly feminine character. It opens with cherry, pear and mandarin orange for a fruity brightness, while pink pepper adds a light spice. In the heart, neroli, rose, violet and cosmos form a floral garden feel. The base brings vanilla, caramel and cocoa for a gourmand sweetness, and sandalwood and leather give it a woody, slightly leathery, powdery ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Voters mostly read it as feminine. Its profile sits close to Hervé Léger Hervé Léger and Pierre Cardin Pour Femme.

E: Cashmere Musk

8.1

Clive Christian · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Clive Christian E: Cashmere Musk is a fresh, floral women's scent that sets a bright opening of ginger and bergamot on a base of cashmeran and musk. The top pairs ginger, bergamot and blood orange with the spice of Sichuan pepper and pink pepper. In the heart, leaves, Egyptian jasmine and cashmeran turn it green and floral. Gaiac wood, musk and ambroxan settle underneath, leaving a woody, creamy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Cos Perfumery Mythe and Byredo Desert Dawn have a close profile.

Strange Heavens Out of the Blue

8.2

Clive Christian · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Clive Christian Strange Heavens Out of the Blue is a floral, sweet gourmand with a creamy, spicy side, and it reads as properly unisex. Aniseed and coffee open it, while orange blossom and jasmine bring a soft floral heart. The base leans on cocoa absolute and vanilla caramel, so the scent turns sweeter and settles into a creamy warmth. Synthetic and spicy touches give the gourmand sweetness a slightly dry edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mainly for evenings and nights out. Voters mostly call its character modern, with masculine and feminine votes close to each other.

E: Gourmande Oriental

7.8

Clive Christian · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Clive Christian E: Gourmande Oriental is a sweet, spicy gourmand scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading, and few choose it for summer. More voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Cinnamon, clove and labdanum give it a spicy, resinous warmth. Maple and rum deepen the sweetness, while peach softens it a little. The gourmand and oriental character dominates, with woody and smoky shades staying in the background. Evody Noir d'Orient and Serge Lutens Écrin de fumée have a close profile.

I: Amber Oriental

7.8

Clive Christian · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Clive Christian I: Amber Oriental is a warm, resinous men's fragrance led by amber, oak wood and sandalwood, deepened by leather and fir balsam; it has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity and sillage strong. Most pick autumn and winter, then spring, while summer gets very few votes. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and sits less naturally in the office. It reads as masculine or classic. The scent is built on a sweet, warm core: amber and woody notes dominate, while leather and patchouli pull it in a leathery, smoky direction. Dried fruits, pineapple and mandarin orange soften the sweetness, and vanilla with tonka bean adds a creamy, powdery touch.

C for Women

7.8

Clive Christian · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Clive Christian C for Women is a floral, sweet and powdery women's fragrance that leans towards evenings and nights out, mostly in autumn, winter and spring. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters call it feminine, and some call it classic. It suits evenings better than daytime, with business and casual wear a smaller share. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, coriander seed and cognac, bright and lightly spiced. The heart is floral, built on violet, tuberose, rose and jasmine. The base of vanilla, amber, sandalwood and musk sweetens it and leaves it creamy and powdery. Boucheron Boucheron (1988) Eau de Parfum and Lancôme Poême Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Chasing the Dragon Euphoric

8.7

Clive Christian · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Clive Christian Chasing the Dragon Euphoric is a sweet, floral women's scent that sets ylang-ylang, jasmine and amber against the warmth of vanilla and cinnamon; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, and it suits night outs and evenings best, though it is not out of place by day. Most voters read it as feminine, with a classic feel. The scent reads as a fresh, green floral as a whole: jasmine, ylang-ylang and narcissus sit on a creamy base. Blackcurrant adds a fruity lift. Amber, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten and soften it, while cinnamon brings a spicy warmth.

VIII: Rococo - Magnolia

7.7

Clive Christian · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Clive Christian VIII: Rococo - Magnolia is a fresh, floral scent softened by spice and a creamy, powdery feel, with a clearly feminine character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters are split between spring, fall and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Daily and leisure wear lead, while business and evening also get votes. It reads feminine, with a classic side too. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and blackcurrant, giving a bright fruity freshness. In the heart, rose and magnolia carry the floral line, while clove and cinnamon add spice. Sandalwood and oakmoss leave a woody, powdery base. Roja Parfums Beguiled and Profumum Roma Eccelso have a close profile.

1872 Basil

7.8

Clive Christian · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Clive Christian 1872 Basil is a fresh, green men's fragrance where basil meets spice, leaning towards spring and summer daytime wear. It opens with basil, spearmint, black pepper and nutmeg: herbal coolness set against a sharp spicy edge. Clary sage sits in the heart, with woods and iris underneath. The scent moves from a citrusy freshness towards a calm, woody and slightly powdery base. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily, leisure and business wear leading the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Masculine and classic are the characters voters choose most. Its profile is close to Acqua di Parma Cedro di Taormina and Penhaligon's Juniper Sling.

V for Women

7.7

Clive Christian · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

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. 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.

20: Iconic Feminine / 20: The Feminine Perfume of an Iconic Pair

7.2

Clive Christian · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Clive Christian 20: Iconic Feminine / 20: The Feminine Perfume of an Iconic Pair is a sweet, floral-spicy fragrance for women, built on damask rose, violet and plum with honey and saffron. Damask rose and violet carry the floral side, while plum adds a fruity sweetness. Honey deepens that sweetness, saffron brings a spicy warmth, and amber gives it an oriental base. A fresh accord lightens the heavier notes, and a slightly synthetic gloss comes through too. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, though the other seasons are close behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with room for daily wear as well. Emanuel Ungaro Ungaro and Ishtara Adad Drop have a close profile.

XX: Art Nouveau - Papyrus

8.3

Clive Christian · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clive Christian XX: Art Nouveau - Papyrus is a green, fresh men's fragrance built around galbanum, pink pepper and bergamot; it has been discontinued. It opens with the sharp greenness of galbanum and bergamot, spiced by pink pepper. In the heart, green geranium, basil and lavender give it a fougère character, while ginger adds a warm, spicy touch. The base settles into a dry, woody footing of cedarwood, papyrus and vetiver, softened a little by tonka bean. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though many also choose summer. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time, and suits the office too. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Dunhill Edition and Maison Margiela At the Barber's have a close profile.

Chasing the Dragon Hypnotic

7.8

Clive Christian · 2017

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Clive Christian Chasing the Dragon Hypnotic is a spicy, resinous and smoky men's fragrance with a sweet, woody side; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and pink pepper alongside ginger, while frankincense and elemi resin set a cool, resinous tone. The heart turns warm and sweet-spicy with cinnamon, clove and labdanum, and black cherry and cocoa leaf pull it toward the fruity. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, myrrh and amber leave an earthy, smoky trail. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and it is worn mainly for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine.

I: Woody Floral

8.2

Clive Christian · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Clive Christian I: Woody Floral opens with black pepper and bergamot, moves into a floral heart of jasmine and rose, and settles on a base of vetiver and cedar, a scent aimed at women. The opening is bright and spicy, with black pepper, pink pepper and cardamom sweetened by bergamot, mandarin orange and red fruits. In the heart, jasmine, rose, iris and lily of the valley give a soft, powdery floral feel. The base of vetiver, cedar, patchouli, oud, vanilla and amber leaves a woody, sweet finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Voters mostly find it feminine. Chanel Allure Sensuelle and Givenchy Dahlia Noir have a close profile.

L: Woody Oriental

7.7

Clive Christian · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clive Christian L: Woody Oriental is a men's fragrance that opens with a green, citrusy freshness and settles into a sweet, spicy, resinous woodiness; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and extends into evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though some call it classic or modern. Lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange give the opening a fresh, citrusy lift, while peppery notes add spice. In the heart, geranium, lavender and jasmine form a floral-green bridge. In the base, maple syrup sweetens it, and tobacco, amber and Canary Islands juniper add a woody, resinous depth. Anfas Salam and Al Haramain Dubai share a close profile.

1872 Vetiver

8.9

Clive Christian · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Clive Christian 1872 Vetiver is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green character with a woody, lightly smoky base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and few votes for winter. It suits daily wear and the office best, and it is also worn in the evening. Grapefruit, bergamot and lime give the opening a citrus lift, while galbanum adds a sharp green edge. Neroli and lavender lead the heart. In the base, Madagascan vetiver, cedarwood and patchouli build a woody, slightly smoky foundation, and musk and amber supply the creamy side. Clive Christian 1872 for Men and Chanel Platinum Égoïste (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

L for Women

7.9

Clive Christian · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Clive Christian L for Women is a fresh, floral women's fragrance in which black pepper and pink pepper open sharply before jasmine and damask rose soften the scent. The top notes of black pepper, pink pepper, white pepper and davana give a spicy, slightly green start. Jasmine and damask rose carry the floral heart. In the base, vetiver, cedar and patchouli lay a woody foundation, while musk and vanilla sweeten it and add a powdery softness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters wear it across all four seasons in similar measure, with fall and spring slightly ahead, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Most voters find it feminine. Its profile is close to Chanel Chance (Eau de Parfum) and Xerjoff Shingl.

Kinam

8.2

Clive Christian · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Clive Christian Kinam is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral opening with a sweet, spicy and woody depth. The top notes are nutmeg, saffron and davana, giving a spicy, fruity start. In the heart, osmanthus, rosa centifolia and metallic notes bring a floral, aquatic and slightly synthetic brightness. The base of sandalwood, amber and kyara oud settles into a creamy, smoky, oriental warmth. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Being unisex, it reads comfortably on both men and women. Value for money gets only a middling rating from voters.

X Tabac

8.4

Clive Christian · 2017

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Clive Christian X Tabac is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green start against smoky, earthy woods; it has been discontinued. Juniper and coriander give it a fresh, green, lightly spicy air. Oak wood carries the woody, resinous side, while tobacco absolute adds a smoky, leathery, earthy depth. Fruity and creamy touches soften the dry edges. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evenings and nights out, though some wear it by day or at work. Most read it as masculine, but a good share find it feminine. Profumum Roma Victrix and Xinú Ummo (no. 3) have a close profile.

1872 Tarocco Orange

7.7

Clive Christian · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clive Christian 1872 Tarocco Orange is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for women, with green and floral touches that soften the orange and keep it close to everyday wear. Tarocco orange, lemon and ginger open it bright and fruity. In the heart, lily of the valley and orange blossom add a soft floral note, while sandalwood settles the base into something woody and creamy. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daytime, leisure and business settings lead. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic. Floris Wedding Bouquet and Nishane Meltemia have a close profile.

X Myrrh

8.3

Clive Christian · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Clive Christian X Myrrh is a unisex scent that leans towards evenings and nights out, and sits best in fall and winter, with a sweet floral core wrapped in spice and wood. Longevity and sillage both rate as good. Most voters pick night out and evening, and while fall leads, it gets votes in all four seasons. Though unisex, it reads mostly feminine to voters, with a classic character also strong. Jasmine, tuberose and magnolia form a floral heart, warmed and sweetened by Peru balsam and myrrh, with aniseed adding a spicy edge. Fruity and creamy touches soften it, leaving a powdery, oriental feel. Boucheron Boucheron (Eau de Parfum) and Zara Amber in Bloom have a close profile.