Clive Christian X For Men, hour by hour

How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.

Pineapple and cinnamon glazed over cedar logs on a winter evening.

Main accordswoody, amber, warm spicy, earthy, aromatic

X For Men by Clive Christian, bottle pictured with its key notes: Bergamot, Rhubarb and Iris
  1. First spray0–15 min

  2. Heart15 min – 2 h

  3. Dry-down2 h – 7–12 h

Lasts
7–12 h
Long lasting
Sillage
Moderate, 2 of 4
When to wear

SeasonWinter

Time of dayNight outEvening

What wearers say

Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.

  • Longevity

    Most voted: 48%Long lasting

  • Sillage

    Most voted: 41%Moderate

  • Season

    Most voted: 43%Winter

  • Time of day

    Most voted: 34%Night out

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Longevity, 898 votes

  • Very weak3%30 votes
  • Weak6%57 votes
  • Moderate23%207 votes
  • Long lasting (Most voted)48%431 votes
  • Eternal19%173 votes

Sillage, 1,007 votes

  • Intimate9%87 votes
  • Moderate (Most voted)41%409 votes
  • Strong32%321 votes
  • Enormous19%190 votes

Season, 953 votes

  • Spring21%197 votes
  • Summer6%54 votes
  • Autumn31%291 votes
  • Winter (Most voted)43%411 votes

Time of day, 953 votes

  • Daytime23%222 votes
  • Office13%122 votes
  • Evening30%287 votes
  • Night out (Most voted)34%322 votes

Which size is right for you?

Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.

  • 3ml

    To discover it

    Price: Now €36.00Was €56.90SAVE 37%
    • Per ml: €12.00/ml
    • ≈60 sprays
    • 20 days of wear
  • 30ml

    To keep it

    • ≈600 sprays
    • 200 days of wear
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Your 10 ml decant, next to the original bottle

Every perfume we sell is the authentic original, decanted from the perfume house’s own bottle.

Key notes
Decant sizes

We buy our bottles from authorized EU distributors and directly from the brands, and 10ML decants every perfume itself.

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Loved by 50,000+

Why scent lovers try it with us before they buy the bottle.

10ML decants in glass vials and a travel atomiser

10ML vs a blind buy

What a decant gives you that a bottle bought unsmelled can’t.

Why 10ML?
Blind buy
Authentic original perfume
Yes
Yes
Smell it on your skin before you buy
Yes
No
Try several scents for one bottle’s price
Yes
No
Travel-ready atomiser
Yes
No
No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
Yes
No

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Clive Christian X For Men in plain words

What it smells like, how it wears and who it suits.

What it smells like

A tangy rhubarb and bright citrus opening leads into a dry, powdery iris and a touch of spice. It settles into warm cinnamon and smooth cedar, rich and a little earthy.

How it wears

The perfume community reports long-lasting wear, with projection that divides between moderate and strong. It lasts well and has a noticeable trail.

When to wear it

Wearers pick it for winter and autumn, and for nights and evenings. It is a scent for cold weather and dressed-up occasions.

Who it suits

Suits men who like a refined, spicy-woody scent with a mature feel. It is rich and sensual, and a good match for those who enjoy cinnamon warmth.

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Sizes and price per ml

At 10ML, Clive Christian X For Men comes as 3ml for €36.00 (€12.00/ml), 10ml for €95.67 (€9.57/ml) and 30ml for €239.40 (€7.98/ml).

Frequently asked questions

What does Clive Christian X For Men smell like?

Clive Christian X For Men opens with Bergamot, Pineapple and Rhubarb. The heart brings Iris, Jasmine and Paprika. It dries down to Amber, Cinnamon, French labdanum and Oakmoss. Shoppers on fragrance communities describe its main accords as woody, amber, warm spicy, earthy and aromatic.

Is Clive Christian X For Men long lasting?

Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as long lasting (48% of votes), and 67% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as moderate (41% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.

Is Clive Christian X For Men good for summer?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it mainly for winter; summer takes only 6% of season votes.

Is Clive Christian X For Men good for winter?

Yes. Shoppers on fragrance communities vote winter its best season, with 43% of season votes.

Is Clive Christian X For Men for day or night?

Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it after dark: 64% of time-of-day votes are for evenings and nights out, 36% for daytime or the office.

Can I wear Clive Christian X For Men to the office?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for the office: only 13% of time-of-day votes go to the office.

Who makes Clive Christian X For Men?

X For Men is made by Clive Christian. It was launched in 2001.

How many wears is a 10ml decant of Clive Christian X For Men?

A 10ml decant of Clive Christian X For Men holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.

Which other Clive Christian perfumes can I try?

Besides Clive Christian X For Men, 10ML has C Woody Leather, No. 1 Clive Christian for men and 1872 For Women from Clive Christian, each decanted from the original bottle.

Is this Clive Christian X For Men decant the original perfume?

Yes. Every Clive Christian X For Men decant is filled by hand from an original Clive Christian bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.

What do people like most about Clive Christian X For Men?

People like its luxurious, refined character and well-blended notes. They praise the long-lasting wear and nice projection, and call it versatile, enticing and sensual.

Is Clive Christian X For Men good for a date night?

Yes, for a mature, confident evening: wearers place it on winter nights and autumn evenings, and its cinnamon and cedar feel warm and sensual.

Where can I buy Clive Christian X For Men as a decant?

At 10ML: Clive Christian X For Men comes as a 3ml, 10ml and 30ml decant, filled by hand from an original bottle. The 10ml decant costs €95.67 (€9.57/ml), and 10ML ships across the EU.

What is a decant?

A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.