More about Clive Christian 1872 Masculine
A refined, woody-citrus aromatic that opens with bright green citrus and aromatic herbs (bergamot, grapefruit, lime, petitgrain, rosemary, lavender, pepper) over fruity accents (peach/pineapple), moves into a floral-herb heart (clary sage, jasmine, freesia, marigold/cyclamen) and dries to a warm, resinous woody base (cedar, patchouli, amber, olibanum/labdanum, musk). It’s described by the house as a herbaceous, spicy citrus built around petitgrain, clary sage and cedarwood, and by reviewers as a classic green citrus aromatic with an elegant, slightly old-school gentlemanly character—clean, polished, and somewhat formal. Performance is generally reported as long-lasting with moderate-to-strong early projection that settles closer to skin over time.
Featured Notes
1872 Masculine opens with Bergamot, Blood Grapefruit, Indonesian Nutmeg, Mandarin, a heart of Cyclamen, African Freesia Petals, Clary Sage, Chinese Jasmine, a base of French labdanum, Cedar, Olibanum, Ambrette (Musk Mallow).
- Top Notes
- Bergamot, Blood Grapefruit, Indonesian Nutmeg, Mandarin
- Heart Notes
- Cyclamen, African Freesia Petals, Clary Sage, Chinese Jasmine
- Base Notes
- French labdanum, Cedar, Olibanum, Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
Longevity & Projection
1872 Masculine by Clive Christian offers long-lasting longevity with strong projection, best suited to fall and night.
What does 1872 Masculine smell like?
1872 Masculine opens with Bergamot, Blood Grapefruit, Indonesian Nutmeg, Mandarin, Petitgrain, Black and Pink Pepper, Peach, Galbanum, Rose, Lime, Blue Lavender, Apple, develops into a heart of Cyclamen, African Freesia Petals, Clary Sage, Chinese Jasmine, African Marigold, and settles into a base of French labdanum, Cedar, Olibanum, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Amber, Indian Patchouli. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does 1872 Masculine last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, 1872 Masculine has long-lasting longevity with strong projection. Performance varies with skin chemistry, season and how much you apply, so try a 2 ml or 5 ml decant first to see how it lasts on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
What's similar to 1872 Masculine?
Fragrances with a similar character include Explorer Extreme, Intense Roses Musk, Bois du Portugal. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy 1872 Masculine — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy 1872 Masculine samples?
You can buy authentic 1872 Masculine by Clive Christian samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from genuine bottles sourced through authorized distributors. Choose a 2 ml, 5 ml or 8 ml decant, order online, and have it shipped across Europe — so you can wear the real fragrance for weeks before committing to a full bottle.
