Original Collection

1872 for Men Clive Christian 2001

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8.2 / 10 383 Ratings

A popular perfume by Clive Christian for men, released in 2001. The scent is green-fresh. It is still in production.

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Main accords

Green

Fresh

Spicy

Citrus

Floral

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Galbanum

Petitgrain

Bergamot

Lime

Grapefruit

Lavender

Mandarin orange

Peach

Pineapple

Rosemary

Nutmeg

Pepper

Heart Notes

Clary sage

Cyclamen

Tagetes

Freesia

Jasmine

Base Notes

Cedar

Musk

Amber

Labdanum

Patchouli

Frankincense

Perfumer

Geza Schön

Ratings

Scent

8.2383 Ratings

Longevity

7.9343 Ratings

Sillage

7.4344 Ratings

Bottle

8.4349 Ratings

Value for money

5.5186 Ratings

Submitted by Kankuro, last update on 22.04.2024.

Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the "Original Collection" collection.

Reviews

11 in-depth fragrance descriptions

04/07/2020

4
Bottle 8
Sillage 7
Longevity 7
Scent

Konsalik
81 Reviews

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Konsalik

Top Review 28

A transparent still life.

Two hearts beat in my chest since this test, when I think of the Clive Cristian brand. Because in and of itself I can't help but find everything about this brand repulsive: The vulgar, almost infantile design of the flacons, the pseudo-aristocratic posturing together with clumsy historicising symbolism, elitist pricing policies - all as if they were tailored to the caricature of an oligarchic soup from Odessa as a target group and thus almost as embarrassing as the EdT by Von Siffstopf, uh, Sierstorpff, which the co-parfumo FvSpee so artfully dissected, weighed and found too light in its entire essence.

Because in fact: Anyone who has deep sympathies and even a rudimentary understanding of a quite conceived aristocratic element in this world (which does not necessarily have to see itself realized in a monarchy!) can hardly help but develop something like an arrogant reserve, in the sense of "not wanting to know", in front of the strained, upstart aura of such and similar brands.

But please, have the honour, some months ago I received about five millilitres as a generous addition to a souk order. Off to the back shelf. A-PÜH! Your reviewing wannabe aristocrat doesn't want to have anything to do with the other wannabe aristocrats. Hm.
The other day then the perfume interview with Geza Schön read. Everything I have smelled of him so far has actually pleased me. Oh, the 1872 is his? Double Hm. Well, here we go
First of all: Even if 1872 for Men does not work well at all on me, I consider it to be an extremely skilfully composed fragrance, which, for example, comes across much more conclusively on paper than on my skin, even though the description is comparable. But what is important to me, I am pragmatic, "on the spot". On my nose, after a resounding "Everything with double cheese" overture, an inharmonious, greenish peach with a coating reminiscent of heavily sweetened peppermint tea is hitting me. Beneath this lurks a strangely attached quasi-chypre accord, which makes the fragrance appear fresh and musty-patinated at the same time. I actually found this aspect interesting and amazing. You have to create it first.

At the same time, this sumptuous, green fruit-flower-wood cocktail bursts with transparency; you can tell that Mr. Schön was really allowed to reach for the top shelves during the creative process. However, this natural, transparent high quality obviously leads to a low tolerance regarding the skin chemistry of the wearer (1872 for Men is uni!). Mrs. Konsalik also explained with the corners of her mouth pulled down: "You can see what he wants, but on you it does not succeed at all"

What are you to do? My redneck blood just keeps on breaking. I'll read on in my Metternich biography - in 1872 everything was already barely salvageable brushed to riot...

12/15/2023

6
Pricing 9
Bottle 7
Sillage 8
Longevity 9.5
Scent

Sirbennyone
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Sirbennyone

Helpful Review 11

The benchmark of fresh green (and classic) fragrances...!

Hello everyone,

in the year 2023 I have dealt relatively sufficiently with the topic of fresh - green fragrances and have found (for me) an absolute winner, the 1872 for Men and I'll tell you why and what it could possibly be for me...!
I have to say that the topic is a question of age - sounds strange I know, but it really is and I'm honest 15 years ago I would have liked it 0! He has this "experienced old school vibe" and this feeling of "I like him a lot" only develops over time.

How can you describe the fragrance?

It starts fruity, slightly fresh - sparkling, becomes increasingly green, gets a little fougere touch and is really a seasoned and mature fragrance of a man with style. The fragrance of a man who has seen and experienced many things! And the further we move into the drydown, the more the woody, extremely slightly earthy - smoky vein comes through and THANKS to the amber, something magical and unique always resonates and it is incredibly difficult to describe it, but among other things I experience it over and over again! (But more on that later!)

What could it be for me?

I make no secret of the fact that I absolutely love certain fragrances, such as "17/17 - Richwood | XerJoff" (until 2021), Carlisle (until 2017), Triumph of Bacchus Extrait de Parfum, and, for example, my signature fragrance Reflection 45 and my wedding fragrance Reflection Man. If you ask me the ultimate question in the fragrance field - IF I took away all your fragrances and you were only allowed to keep one fragrance, which you would ALWAYS have to wear... and ALWAYS!?

Then my honest answer would actually be the (old) Reflection Man, but in midsummer it's not without...., so I would go for 1872 for Men and choose that one!
My heart would practically bleed with all the other great fragrances, but some of them are too special to wear "daily"! I've always tried wearing Herod, Jubilation XXV Man, or Purple Accento or, for example, Enclave in summer/midsummer over the past few years, but forget it, no chance ;P !
The noticeably high quality of the fragrance oils used here (!), you can tell when you wear it or just smell it that this is in a completely different league to a €30 fragrance (and I don't mean that in a bad way).

Anyway, I'm so glad that I have the 1872 for Men that I wouldn't be surprised if a 100ml bottle moves in with me soon.
(Well, if that's not praise...!?)

When - where do you recommend?

Always and without exception!

BUT,
there is one exception that I have already mentioned in a SUPPLEMENT
and that is the age, very likely you will LOVE the fragrance less at 18,
than, for example, me now at the tender age of 35 (believe me)!

But there may be another option for those!
There is also the 1872 Mandarin, which is a little fruitier and lighter.
Its focus is more on the mandarin and less on the upscale green oldschool touch.

Comments:

At first I thought such a DADDY or opa fragrance would be strangely received,
but the opposite was the case and even younger women up to the age of 25
found it "very nice", but I realized that the older I got,
the more enthusiastic I became about it, regardless of gender!
In the end I can only say... - in terms of price, this is high-end and if we look at the ml price of 5€ to 6€, then it is really modest to argue that I say - yes, it's worth it... If you can get hold of a sample or a leftover bottle at a reasonable price and you like this fragrance (please only then!), then go for it! (NEW another topic...)

Far too few people still know its true potential...!
If I really wasn't convinced, I wouldn't recommend it to you!

And now have a nice day/evening, or whatever you read this review, LG the Benny
_______

09/11/2021

6
Pricing 10
Bottle 7
Sillage 9
Longevity 8.5
Scent

Ischgelroi
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Ischgelroi

A perfect fragrance, but unfortunately not for me....

The headline may sound paradoxical, but I'll try to explain the reason for this. 1872 for Men is really perfection in the bottle and rightly has its fans, but unfortunately is here again as with the 1872 Basil a slightly herbaceous note, which I do not like so much and 1872 for Men is too perfect and forgets here by a bit to be unique. It lacks the corners and knew for me a little.

1827 for Men pleases me but in any case still very good. It's really only nuances that bother me. 1872 is really very complex the top note is really too complex to be able to recognize all the notes. I detect grapefruit, lemon, pineapple, lavender, rosemary, pepper and orange. The top note shows the signature of Geza Schön. This clear and pure fresh top note mixed with spices in this case pepper is typical of a Geza Schön fragrance. I honestly don't smell anything of the flowers in the heart note though. The base note, however, adds something smoky and woody. I can recognize here incense, woods and patchouli.
1872 for Men is really great, even if this one doesn't quite fit for me. I can really recommend 1872 for Men to anyone looking for a mature, classic fresh scent with good longevity. With me, unfortunately, the herbaceous was not quite mine, but who this does not bother can strike here without hesitation.
The durability is with about 9 hours in a good range and already above average for a fresh fragrance. The silage is always restrained and always something below an arm's length. After a little over 7 hours, 1872 for Man is slowly skin.

I would like to note something here at the end, though: 1872 for Man quickly became much better known through a YouTube channel. I think most now know who we are talking about. His typical customers are usually more Xerjoff and Tiziana Ternezi buyers. Unfortunately, some of these customers will certainly be disappointed with 1872 for Man. 1872 is not a fragrance for parties or anything like that. It is not a fragrance that is extremely modern, edgy, or very loud. It is a fragrance for a man who does not want to stand out or just wants to smell very good. Young buyers especially should keep that in mind. This fragrance is nothing to put whole rooms in a cloud of fragrance.

04/19/2024

8
Bottle 7
Sillage 8
Longevity 9
Scent

Bukett
4 Reviews

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Bukett

Helpful Review 8

Green helps with gray

You know the situation. The annoying alarm clock wakes you up early in the morning, at 2 p.m., and the trouble begins. No flattering coffee aroma to wake up your tired nose, you think, grumbling to yourself. Is it the staff's day off, it can't be. You turn your head towards the bedside table, looking for the staff bell, when you are smiled at by your third party. That's a nice greeting, I think and gracefully hop out of bed, well, it's more of a plop.
The weather is cloudy and gray, like your encased concrete home. From the small window you can see all shades of gray, just not a hint of green. No, that is simply not intended in this residential area. Green nature was simply excluded, it only brings vermin like songbirds and other creatures anyway.
But you couldn't care less anyway, after all you inherited a surprise last week. Aunt Hannelore, who was a fashion designer for shrouds, left you a whopping 132 euros. Reason enough to quit your job, hire domestic staff and treat yourself to a new fragrance today.
Please imagine the following: You regularly enter your favorite perfumery and are still conspicuously greeted with a ,,AUF WIEDERSEHEN". You have to be mentally very stable and self-confident to deal with this. Maybe it's my misunderstood appearance, including facial tattoos. But we'll never know.
As always, I am eyed critically by staff and store detectives as I stand in front of the Clive Christian shelf. After what feels like 20 minutes of resentment, my mother finally approaches me to give me some professional advice. Mom, I need a fresh - but also very classic - yes, timeless fragrance. A fragrance that can actually accompany me through all seasons and won't be perceived as annoying by other people. One that is a little herbaceous and tart, but still very pleasant in the end. Not a fragrance for younger aspirants, more for faces already marked by life. One that picks me up credibly.
And my mother reaches into the sales shelf and hands me the secured tester "1872 for Men" from my favorite house. Still a little shy, I grasp the bright green of the simple glass bottle, pull off the crown cap and boldly spray three times on my wrist. An olfactory nasal play of freshness and green, tart spiciness unfolds for me, which is admittedly not new, of course, but has nevertheless been wonderfully realized here for me and will brighten my dull view from the small window of the residential silo in the future.
I hope you all have brightening mood boosters too.
Thank you for reading.

12/14/2012

5
Bottle 2.5
Sillage 2.5
Longevity 5
Scent

Drseid
819 Reviews

Drseid

Helpful Review 6

One of the Biggest Ripoffs Since the Year 1872...

1872 for Men opens with mandarin orange tempered with a hint of grapefruit and bergamot for zest and even just the faintest whiff of lime for good measure. The heart of the scent is quite the grassy green floral and herbal mixture with primary heart notes of hay-like marigold, clary sage and petitgrain with only patchouli from the base being detectable as it creeps into the heart notes well in the background. Projection and longevity are both below average to average.

1872 for Men is an astonishing disappointment. The scent is quite natural smelling, but when that natural smell is so dated and boring, who cares? It is not a bad smelling scent at all, but it is not really relevant today and its grassy herbal heart smells quite similar to a brand-less bath toiletry I sniffed at a high-end hotel in Las Vegas many years ago. That toiletry was free of charge, but this stuff is over $300 for a 50ml bottle! If you love your scents very green with mild herbal undertones then 1872 for Men may appeal to you and by all means seek out a sample, but before buying this thing just try Hermes' Eau d'Orange Verte that is much better smelling and relevant, just as natural, has only slightly more brief longevity and costs less than 1/6th the price. 1872 for Men earns a middling 2.5 stars out of 5 for the scent (but 0 out of 5 for value if I rated such a thing). What a scandalous rip-off from Clive Christian!

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