Clive Christian perfumes: which one to try first
Ten Clive Christian perfumes for men, women and unisex, grouped by character, so you know which 3ml decant to wear first.
Ten Clive Christian perfumes, in the order to try them
Take the first, then one from the amber, tobacco and leather group.
- 1Best overall
Sea Notes, Bergamot and Apple Blossom over Mojito and Rhubarb, on Driftwood and Sandalwood: a salty, marine citrus.
from €39.423 ml
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Petitgrain, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange over Yuzu and Rosemary, on Haitian Vetiver and Cedar: a woody, aromatic citrus.
from €55.893 ml
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Blueberry, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon over Violet and Osmanthus, on Oakmoss and Sandalwood: a citrus white floral.
from €46.893 ml
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Bergamot, Rhubarb and Pineapple over Iris and Paprika, on Cinnamon, Amber and Vanilla: powdery and spiced.
from €36.003 ml
Read the pick - 5Best powdery pick
Nutmeg, Cardamom and Grapefruit over Iris and Ylang-Ylang, on Sandalwood and Vanilla: a spiced, powdery floral.
from €69.663 ml
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- 6Best fruity pick
Peach, Pineapple and Rhubarb over Jasmine and Orris Root, on Patchouli and Vanilla: a fruity, musky floral.
from €36.003 ml
Read the pick - 7Best amber pick
Apricot, Peach and Cardamom over Ylang-Ylang and Rose, on Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber: a warm, fruity floral.
from €65.793 ml
Read the pick - 8Best for winter
Rum, Olibanum and Cardamom over White Tobacco and Saffron, on Tonka Bean and Vanilla: a warm, sweet amber.
from €46.173 ml
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Jump Up And Kiss Me Hedonistic
Black Cherry and Violet Leaf over Tobacco and Orris, on Amber, Leather and Vanilla: cherry, tobacco and leather.
from €46.173 ml
Read the pick - 10Best leather pick
Agarwood and Mandarin over Tobacco and Saffron, on Leather and Woody Notes: a woody leather.
from €46.893 ml
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In this guide
Start with Crab Apple Blossom if you want a citrus Clive Christian perfume for spring and summer days, and with Blonde Amber if you want a warm one for winter nights. Both are listed as unisex, and both come from the original bottle in a 3ml or 10ml decant.
How to choose between these Clive Christian perfumes
This guide covers ten of the thirteen Clive Christian perfumes 10ML stocks. Three are listed for men, three for women and four as unisex, so the names alone do not tell you which one suits you. Seven of the ten have a listed launch year, from 1872 to 2022; X For Women, No. 1 Feminine and C Woody Leather have none in our data, so no year is given for them. The Clive Christian page lists every bottle. This guide helps you choose the first one to wear. New to buying blind? How to choose perfume without smelling it is a useful primer.
Four groups cover the ten, by character and wearer:
- Citrus and aromatic, for the day: Crab Apple Blossom, 20 Iconic Masculine and 1872 For Women.
- Powdery and spiced, listed for men: X For Men and No. 1 Clive Christian for men.
- Fruity and floral, listed for women: X For Women and No. 1 Feminine.
- Amber, tobacco and leather, for night: Blonde Amber, Jump Up And Kiss Me Hedonistic and C Woody Leather.
Quick comparison
| # | Perfume | Label | Main notes | Lasts | Trail | Season | 3 ml | 10 ml | per ml |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crab Apple BlossomClive Christian | Best overall | Mojito, Rhubarb | Long lasting | Strong | Spring, Summer | €39.42 | €110.70 | €11.07 |
| 2 | 20 Iconic MasculineClive Christian | Rosemary, Yuzu | Long lasting | Moderate | Spring, Autumn | €55.89 | €169.11 | €16.91 | |
| 3 | 1872 For WomenClive Christian | Freesia, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley | Moderate | Moderate | Spring, Autumn | €46.89 | €141.84 | €14.18 | |
| 4 | X For MenClive Christian | Iris, Jasmine, Paprika | Long lasting | Moderate | Winter | €36.00 | €95.67 | €9.57 | |
| 5 | No. 1 Clive Christian for menClive Christian | Best powdery pick | Heliotrope, Iris, Jasmine | Long lasting | Strong | Winter, Autumn | €69.66 | €201.42 | €20.14 |
| 6 | X For WomenClive Christian | Best fruity pick | Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Mignonette | Long lasting | Strong | Spring, Autumn | €36.00 | €95.67 | €9.57 |
| 7 | No. 1 FeminineClive Christian | Best amber pick | Carnation, Iris, Jasmine | Long lasting | Strong | Autumn, Winter | €65.79 | €180.18 | €18.02 |
| 8 | Blonde AmberClive Christian | Best for winter | Dried Fruits, Jasmine, Orris | Long lasting | Strong | Winter, Autumn | €46.17 | €124.02 | €12.40 |
| 9 | Jump Up And Kiss Me HedonisticClive Christian | Jasmine, Orris, Papyrus | Long lasting | Strong | Winter, Autumn | €46.17 | €124.02 | €12.40 | |
| 10 | C Woody LeatherClive Christian | Best leather pick | Saffron, Tobacco | Long lasting | Strong | Autumn | €46.89 | €141.84 | €14.18 |
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Community votes
Citrus and aromatic, for the day
Three scents that open on citrus and are voted for the daytime: a salty one, a green one and a floral one.
Crab Apple Blossom by Clive Christian
- Top notes
- Apple Blossom, Bergamot, Sea Notes
- Heart notes
- Mojito, Rhubarb
- Base notes
- Driftwood, Sandalwood
- Time of day
- Daytime
Crab Apple Blossom opens with Sea Notes, Bergamot and Apple Blossom. Mojito and Rhubarb sit in the heart, and Driftwood and Sandalwood finish it. It launched in 2020 and is listed as unisex, with marine, citrus, aromatic, salty and fresh accords. It reads as salt air and citrus, with a green edge.
For longevity, community votes lean long lasting (then moderate). Sillage votes also lean strong (then moderate). It is voted for spring and summer, and its hours are day and office. It suits someone who wants a salty citrus scent for work.
20 Iconic Masculine by Clive Christian
- Top notes
- Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain, Pink Pepper
- Heart notes
- Rosemary, Yuzu
- Base notes
- Cedar, Haitian Vetiver
- Time of day
- Daytime
20 Iconic Masculine is listed for men and launched in 2019. Petitgrain, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange open it, Yuzu and Rosemary form the heart, and Haitian Vetiver and Cedar close it. Its accords are citrus, woody, aromatic, green, fresh spicy, earthy, sweet and soft spicy. The citrus leads, and the vetiver and cedar keep it woody underneath.
Most community voters rate its longevity long lasting. Most community voters also rate its sillage moderate. Spring, fall and summer are its voted seasons, with day and office as the hours. It suits a man who wants a citrus scent for the working day.
1872 For Women by Clive Christian
- Top notes
- Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Blueberry, Pineapple
- Heart notes
- Freesia, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orchid
- Base notes
- Guaiac Wood, Musk, Oakmoss, Patchouli
- Time of day
- Daytime
1872 For Women launched in 1872 and is listed for women. Blueberry, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Rosemary, Tangerine and Pineapple open it. The heart gathers Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet, Osmanthus, Freesia, Rose, Jasmine and Orchid, over a base of Oakmoss, Virginia Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli. Its accords are citrus, woody, floral, aromatic, white floral, powdery, fruity, fresh, fresh spicy and sweet. Fruit and lemon come first, then a floral heart.
Community votes on its longevity lean moderate, with long lasting next. Votes on its sillage also lean moderate, with strong next. Spring, fall and winter are the voted seasons, and the only hours listed are the day. It suits someone who wants a citrus and white floral scent for daytime.
Powdery and spiced, listed for men
Two men's scents from 2001. Both are built on Iris and Virginia Cedar, and they differ in how they open.
X For Men by Clive Christian
- Top notes
- Bergamot, Pineapple, Rhubarb
- Heart notes
- Iris, Jasmine, Paprika
- Base notes
- Amber, Cinnamon, French labdanum, Oakmoss
- Time of day
- Night out
X For Men opens with Bergamot, Rhubarb and Pineapple. The heart is Iris, Paprika and Jasmine, and the base holds Cinnamon, Virginia Cedar, Amber, Vanilla, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Styrax and French labdanum. It launched in 2001 and is listed for men. Its accords run from woody, amber and warm spicy to powdery, sweet and green. Fruit and bergamot lead, then the base turns warm.
How long it lasts, as voted: leaning long lasting, then moderate. How far it carries: leaning moderate, then strong. Winter and fall are the voted seasons. The hours are night, evening and day. It suits someone who wants a spiced, powdery scent for day, evening and night.
No. 1 Clive Christian for men by Clive Christian
- Top notes
- Artemisia, Caraway, Cardamom, Grapefruit
- Heart notes
- Heliotrope, Iris, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley
- Base notes
- Amber, Musk, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean
- Time of day
- Night out
No. 1 Clive Christian for men opens with Nutmeg, Cardamom, Grapefruit, Caraway, Lime, Mandarin Orange, Paprika and Artemisia. Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Heliotrope and Rose make the heart. The base is Sandalwood, Amber, Musk, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver. It launched in 2001 and is listed for men, with powdery, woody, white floral, vanilla, citrus and warm spicy accords. Spice and citrus open it, then white flowers and a vanilla base.
Votes on its longevity lean long lasting (then eternal). Votes on sillage lean strong, with moderate next. Three seasons are voted: winter, fall and spring. Night and evening are the hours. It suits someone who wants a floral, spiced scent for the evening and night.
Fruity and floral, listed for women
Two scents listed for women, both with fruit on top and Vanilla in the base. Neither has a launch year in our data.
X For Women by Clive Christian
- Top notes
- Bergamot, Ivy, Mandarin Orange, Peach
- Heart notes
- Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Mignonette, Orris Root
- Base notes
- French labdanum, Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla
- Time of day
- Daytime
X For Women opens with Peach, Pineapple, Rhubarb, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Ivy. Jasmine, Orris Root, Rose, Mignonette and Lily-of-the-Valley form the heart. Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla, French labdanum, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar close it. Its accords are fruity, sweet, woody, powdery, green, patchouli, musky, white floral, aromatic and earthy. The fruit comes first, then flowers, then a musky patchouli base.
On how long it lasts, votes lean long lasting (then eternal). On how far it carries, they lean strong (then moderate). Spring and fall are the seasons voters choose, for day and evening. It suits someone who wants a fruity floral for spring and fall.
No. 1 Feminine by Clive Christian
- Top notes
- Amalfi Lemon, Apricot, Bergamot, Cardamom
- Heart notes
- Carnation, Iris, Jasmine, Orchid
- Base notes
- Amber, Benzoin, Musk, Sandalwood
- Time of day
- Evening
No. 1 Feminine opens with Apricot, Peach, Cardamom, Plum, Pineapple, Bergamot, Paprika and Amalfi Lemon. The heart is Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Jasmine, Carnation, Rose and Orchid, and the base is Sandalwood, Vanilla, Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Musk, Amber and Virginia Cedar. Its accords are amber, floral, warm spicy, woody, vanilla, fruity and powdery. Stone fruit and cardamom lead into a floral heart and an amber, vanilla finish.
Community votes on its longevity lean long lasting (then eternal). For sillage, the votes lean strong (then enormous). Fall and winter are the voted seasons, with evening and night as the hours. It suits someone who wants a warm floral for fall and winter evenings.
Amber, tobacco and leather
Three unisex scents, all voted for winter, fall and the night.
Blonde Amber by Clive Christian
- Top notes
- Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Cardamom, Ginger
- Heart notes
- Dried Fruits, Jasmine, Orris, Osmanthus
- Base notes
- Cedar, Labdanum, Musk, Myrrh
- Time of day
- Night out
Blonde Amber launched in 2022 and is listed as unisex, with Vincent Ricord credited as perfumer. Rum, Olibanum, Bitter Orange, Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Ginger, Bergamot and Grapefruit open it. Dried Fruits, White Tobacco, Sandalwood, Saffron, Tuberose, Osmanthus, Jasmine and Orris sit in the heart. The base is Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Myrrh, Labdanum, Patchouli, Musk, Cedar and Vetiver. Its accords are woody, amber, warm spicy, vanilla, sweet, white floral, fruity, aromatic, powdery and citrus. Rum and spice open it, and Tonka Bean and Vanilla close it.
Votes on its longevity lean long lasting (then eternal). Most voters rate the sillage strong. It is placed in winter and fall, at night and in the evening. It suits someone who wants a warm scent for winter nights. Our guide to amber perfumes covers the wider family.
Jump Up And Kiss Me Hedonistic by Clive Christian
- Top notes
- Bergamot, Black Cherry, Clary Sage, Grapefruit
- Heart notes
- Jasmine, Orris, Papyrus, Tobacco
- Base notes
- Amber, Cashmere Wood, Labdanum, Leather
- Time of day
- Night out
Jump Up And Kiss Me Hedonistic launched in 2021 and is listed as unisex. Julie Pluchet is credited as perfumer. Black Cherry, Violet Leaf, Mate, Bergamot, Neroli, Clary Sage, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Lemon open it. Tobacco, Orris, Jasmine and Papyrus form the heart, and the base holds Amber, Leather, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk, Cashmere Wood, Labdanum, Vetiver, Moss and Patchouli. Its accords include cherry, tobacco, leather, vanilla and sweet. It starts as black cherry and citrus, then turns to tobacco and leather.
Votes for its longevity lean long lasting (then eternal). On sillage, most voters say strong. Winter, fall and spring are all voted seasons, with night and evening as the hours. It suits someone who likes a sweet cherry with leather and tobacco beneath. See also leather perfumes and tobacco perfumes.
C Woody Leather by Clive Christian
- Top notes
- Agarwood, Mandarin
- Heart notes
- Saffron, Tobacco
- Base notes
- Leather, Oriental Notes, Woody Notes
- Time of day
- Night out
C Woody Leather is listed as unisex and has no launch year in our data. Its notes are Agarwood and Mandarin on top, Tobacco and Saffron in the heart, and Leather, Woody Notes and Oriental Notes in the base. Its accords are leather, warm spicy, tobacco, oud, woody, animalic, citrus, amber, sweet and metallic. It reads as a woody leather with tobacco and saffron over it.
This one is voted for fall and winter, across night, evening and day. Longevity: votes lean long lasting (then moderate). Sillage: votes lean strong (then moderate). It suits someone who wants leather and tobacco over an agarwood and mandarin opening.
Which Clive Christian perfume should you try first?
Work down this list, in this order:
- Start with [Crab Apple Blossom](/perfumes/clive-christian-crab-apple-blossom) for a salty citrus on spring and summer days.
- Choose [20 Iconic Masculine](/perfumes/clive-christian-20-iconic-masculine) for citrus, Yuzu and vetiver for work.
- Choose [1872 For Women](/perfumes/clive-christian-1872-for-women) for lemon, fruit and white flowers by day.
- Choose [X For Men](/perfumes/clive-christian-x-for-men) for bergamot, iris and cinnamon from day to night.
- Choose [No. 1 Clive Christian for men](/perfumes/clive-christian-no-1-clive-christian-for-men) for spice, white flowers and vanilla in the evening and at night.
- Choose [X For Women](/perfumes/clive-christian-x-for-women) for peach, flowers and patchouli in spring and fall.
- Choose [No. 1 Feminine](/perfumes/clive-christian-no-1-feminine) for stone fruit, flowers and amber in fall and winter.
- Choose [Blonde Amber](/perfumes/clive-christian-blonde-amber) for rum, tobacco and vanilla on winter nights.
- Choose [Jump Up And Kiss Me Hedonistic](/perfumes/clive-christian-jump-up-and-kiss-me-hedonistic) for cherry, tobacco and leather.
- Choose [C Woody Leather](/perfumes/clive-christian-c-woody-leather) for leather, tobacco and saffron.
| Perfume | Launched | Listed for | Community picks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crab Apple Blossom | 2020 | Unisex | Spring and summer, day and office |
| 20 Iconic Masculine | 2019 | Men | Spring, fall and summer, day and office |
| 1872 For Women | 1872 | Women | Spring, fall and winter, day |
| X For Men | 2001 | Men | Winter and fall, night, evening and day |
| No. 1 Clive Christian for men | 2001 | Men | Winter, fall and spring, night and evening |
| X For Women | None listed | Women | Spring and fall, day and evening |
| No. 1 Feminine | None listed | Women | Fall and winter, evening and night |
| Blonde Amber | 2022 | Unisex | Winter and fall, night and evening |
| Jump Up And Kiss Me Hedonistic | 2021 | Unisex | Winter, fall and spring, night and evening |
| C Woody Leather | None listed | Unisex | Fall and winter, night, evening and day |
Trying Clive Christian before you buy a bottle
A 3ml decant is the low-risk way into a house with this much range. The 3ml of X For Men is €36.00 and holds around 60 sprays, enough to wear it across several days. Should it suit you, step up to a 10ml decant at €95.67, which holds around 200 sprays. Each of the ten is sold in both sizes.
Choose a citrus scent and an amber one for your first order. Together they show you which direction suits you, if you spray them on separate days. For a wider view, read our luxury perfumes guide.
The bigger picture: Best perfume for women 2026: 23 picks, classic to new and Best perfume for men 2026: 23 picks, classic to new.
Frequently asked questions
- Which Clive Christian perfume should I try first?
- Start with Crab Apple Blossom. It opens on Sea Notes, Bergamot and Apple Blossom over Driftwood and Sandalwood, and community voters most often pick it for spring and summer, for day and office wear. If you prefer something warm, try Blonde Amber. You can wear Crab Apple Blossom as a 3ml decant first.
- Can I try a Clive Christian perfume before buying a full bottle?
- Yes. Each of the ten is filled from the original bottle into a 3ml or a 10ml decant. With around 60 sprays in the 3ml and around 200 in the 10ml, there is room to wear one on several days first. X For Men costs €36.00 as a 3ml decant.
- What is the best Clive Christian perfume for men?
- Three of the ten are listed for men: X For Men, No. 1 Clive Christian for men and 20 Iconic Masculine. 20 Iconic Masculine is a citrus voted for spring, fall and summer. X For Men is powdery and spiced, voted for winter and fall. No. 1 Clive Christian for men is voted for winter, fall and spring, in the evening and at night. The four unisex scents also suit men.
- What is the best Clive Christian perfume for women?
- Three of the ten are listed for women: 1872 For Women, X For Women and No. 1 Feminine. 1872 For Women is a citrus white floral for day wear. X For Women is fruity and musky, voted for spring and fall. No. 1 Feminine is a warm, fruity floral voted for fall and winter, in the evening and at night. The four unisex scents also suit women.
- Which Clive Christian perfumes are best for winter?
- Seven of the ten are voted for winter: X For Men, No. 1 Clive Christian for men, 1872 For Women, No. 1 Feminine, Blonde Amber, Jump Up And Kiss Me Hedonistic and C Woody Leather. Blonde Amber is a warm amber with rum and vanilla, and C Woody Leather is a woody leather with tobacco.
- Which Clive Christian perfumes are best for summer?
- Two of the ten are voted for summer: Crab Apple Blossom and 20 Iconic Masculine. Crab Apple Blossom is a salty marine citrus, and 20 Iconic Masculine is a citrus with Yuzu and vetiver. Both are also voted for day and office wear.
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