
Clive Christian 1872
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is petitgrain and lime. The heart brings clary sage and marigold. On the skin it settles into Virginia cedar and patchouli. Overall it smells citrus and aromatic.
- Came out
- 2001
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
1872 notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Clive Christian 1872
Clive Christian is the house behind 1872.
Best season for 1872
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to fall. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, summer, winter and fall. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Other Clive Christian perfumes
This house has 63 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber, Noble Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Clive Christian X.
Its style
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by aromatic and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and aromatic smells and notes like clary sage and Virginia cedar. Less obvious notes include lavender, cyclamen and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.12 out of 5.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €175, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò and Calvin Klein Ck Be.
1872 for work or evenings
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Gisada Ambassador Intense has more depth.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. It lasts longer than Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò and Calvin Klein Ck Be. Base notes like Virginia cedar and patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Flankers and editions
There are 7 other versions of this perfume, released between 1872 and 2018.







Perfumes that smell like 1872
These perfumes have a close smell: Gisada Ambassador Intense (10 shared notes), Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò (12 shared notes), Calvin Klein Ck Be (8 shared notes) and Lacoste (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Lacoste starts from €77.




Perfume comparisons
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Questions people ask
Can women wear 1872?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did 1872 come out?
It came out in 2001.
How strong is it?
Strong: people around you will notice it.






















