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Clive Christian · 1872
1872 For Women
Bright citrus fruits with powdery floral air
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1872 For Women by Clive Christian is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. 1872 For Women was launched in 1872. Top notes are Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Rosemary, Tangerine, Pineapple and Blueberry; middle notes are Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet, Osmanthus, Freesia, Jasmine, Rose and Orchid; base notes are Oakmoss, Virginia Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Guaiac Wood. A fragrance with a classical DNA and a century-old tradition. This is precisely because it is created according to formulae and methods originally used by Crown Perfumery. All ingredients are strictly vegetable in order to perpetuate a lasting formula of fragrance. Fragrance is available in Pure Parfum (30ml) and Eau de Parfum (50, 100ml).
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Clive Christian is a British luxury perfume house that carries the lineage of the Crown Perfumery Company (est. 1872), the historic British perfumer whose royal warrant and heraldic bottle design (the "V" for Victoria on the crown-topped flacon) Clive Christian revived in 1999. The house is widely referenced as maker of some of the world's most expensive perfumes. The 19 live pieces on Scendira average .08, mix genders (8 feminine / 5 unisex / 4 masculine), and skew Fresh (6) and Gourmand (5). Prices span $8.95 (sample) to $790 (avg $470). Standout live pieces: 1872 For Men ($390,.32, fresh citrus and herbs with woody cedar; the 1872 name references the Crown Perfumery founding), Amberwood ($610,.25, creamy tobacco, sage and sweet woods), E Cashmere Musk ($430,.22, fresh bergamot and ginger over soft cashmere musk), Iconic Masculine ($500,.21, bright citrus and juniper with cedar warmth) and Town & Country ($500,.18, fresh bergamot and lemon breeze with cedar).
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