Clive Christian Original Collection X Neroli
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is rhuburb and pineapple. The heart brings iris and paprika. On the skin it settles into Virginia cedar and cinnamon. Overall it smells woody and amber.
- Came out
- 2001
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Original Collection X Neroli 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 Original Collection X Neroli in detail
Clive Christian is the house behind Original Collection X Neroli.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Mont Blanc Individuel and Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men.
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. It lasts about as long as Mont Blanc Individuel and Giorgio Beverly Hills Red. Base notes like Virginia cedar and cinnamon are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Clive Christian perfumes worth knowing
The house has 63 perfumes here, led by Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber, Noble Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Clive Christian X.
The style of Original Collection X Neroli
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by amber and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and amber smells and notes like iris and Virginia cedar. Less obvious notes include bergamot, jasmine and oakmoss. Perfume fans rate it 4.38 out of 5.
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. For evenings, Tom Ford Black Orchid has more depth.
Original Collection X Neroli through the year
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Perfumes that smell like Original Collection X Neroli
Similar picks to try: Mont Blanc Individuel (8 shared notes), Giorgio Beverly Hills Red (7 shared notes), Tom Ford Black Orchid (6 shared notes) and Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men (8 shared notes).
More questions
Can women wear Original Collection X Neroli?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Original Collection X Neroli expensive?
No, it is affordable: about €4 in Europe.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2001.