The smell in short
Main smell: citrus and aromatic. It opens with petitgrain and lime, moves to clary sage and cyclamen and dries down to Virginia cedar and musk.
- 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
Clive Christian 1872 EDC in detail
Clive Christian is the house behind 1872 EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts longer than Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò and Calvin Klein Ck Be. Base notes like Virginia cedar and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò and Calvin Klein Ck Be.
More from Clive Christian
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For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Gisada Ambassador Intense has more depth.
Best season for 1872
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to fall. Ranked by season: spring, summer, winter and fall. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
1872 price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €373. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò and Calvin Klein Ck Be.
Flankers and editions
There are 7 other versions of this perfume, released between 1872 and 2018.
1872 dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: 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, Gisada Ambassador Intense starts from €170.
Quick answers
When did 1872 come out?
It came out in 2001.
Who would like 1872?
People who enjoy citrus and aromatic smells.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.