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Clive ChristianOriginal Collection

1872 for Men (EDP)

2001

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Versions Timeline

2001

1872 for Men (Original Release)

Price Range
$600 – $660

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Geza Schoen

"1872 for Men is a bright citrus-aromatic fragrance introduced in 2001 as the masculine expression of Clive Christian's 1872 line. Its character opens with an expansive blend of citrus, green, herbal, fruity, and spicy facets. The heart adds aromatic sage, delicate florals, and tagetes for a refined, polished transition. A woody, musky, ambered, and resinous base gives the composition greater depth without obscuring its freshness. The overall style is elegant, sophisticated, and distinctly British, with a classically tailored character. It is positioned as a luxurious daytime fragrance, although its woody-resinous drydown can also suit formal evening settings."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Summer
Fall

Ideal Weather

Sunny
Mild
Windy

Moods

Elegant
Sophisticated
Fresh
Confident
Luxurious

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Meeting
Formal
Travel

Fun Facts

The 1872 name refers to the year the Crown Perfumery, the historical house associated with Clive Christian, was founded.

The fragrance was recreated and relaunched in 2001.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/6h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusFreshGreenFruitySpicyFloralFougèreWoodyResinousEarthyPowdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–54m

petitgrain
lime
grapefruit
bergamot
lavender
rosemary
peach
pineapple
galbanum
mandarin orange
pepper
nutmeg
Middle Notes

54m–2h 42m

clary sage
tagetes
cyclamen
freesia
jasmine
Base Notes

2h 42m–6h

Virginia cedar
musk
olibanum
amber
french labdanum
patchouli

Performance

Longevity
60%

Moderate (4-6h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“1872 for Men is generally experienced as a bright, sophisticated citrus-aromatic fragrance with a lively opening, an herbal-floral heart, and a clean woody-resinous drydown. Its complexity, polished old-school British character, and elegant freshness are frequently praised. The main criticism concerns its high price in relation to perceived longevity and value.”

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