1872 Feminine by Clive Christian
Brand: Clive Christian
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
1872 Feminine presents a luminous, aristocratic floral composition with bright fruit accents and a richly layered bouquet at its heart. Its smooth sandalwood, amber, vanilla, and musk foundation lends the fragrance polish and lasting elegance without overwhelming the wearer.
Is 1872 Feminine worth it?
How it smells: Opens with bergamot, pineapple and peach, jasmine and rose at the heart, then dries down to sandalwood and cedarwood.
Scent Score: 77/100 (Great). Hidden gem. Established and performs well, but few people know about it. Performance 67, versatility 93, layerability 95 and value 52, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring, summer and fall, for the office and evenings. Layering: Layers easily with most of the catalog. Leans: Feminine.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2001 · Women
Key accords: Bergamot, Pineapple, Peach, Apple, Blueberry, Plum
Top Notes
- Bergamot
- Pineapple
- Peach
- Apple
- Blueberry
- Plum
Heart Notes
Base Notes
- Sandalwood
- Cedarwood
- Musk
- Amber
- Vanilla
- Oakmoss
Occasions: Office, Evening, Casual, Date, Special Occasion
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
Fragrance overview
1872 Feminine by Clive Christian belongs to the floral fragrance family. A radiant floral-fruity fragrance blending sparkling citrus and succulent fruit with an elegant bouquet of rose, jasmine, violet, and lily of the valley over a soft woody musk base. 1872 Feminine opens with Bergamot, Pineapple, Peach, Apple, Blueberry, and Plum. The heart brings Jasmine, Rose, Lily of the Valley, Violet, Freesia, and Osmanthus. It dries down to Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Musk, Amber, Vanilla, and Oakmoss.
How to wear 1872 Feminine
On skin, 1872 Feminine by Clive Christian has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, summer, and fall. Reach for it for office, evening, casual, date, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Oud Wood by Tom Ford. Apply 1872 Feminine first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays 1872 Feminine : 2 sprays Oud Wood and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
1872 Feminine opens with Bergamot, Pineapple, Peach, Apple, Blueberry, and Plum.
The heart brings Jasmine, Rose, Lily of the Valley, Violet, Freesia, and Osmanthus.
It dries down to Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Musk, Amber, Vanilla, and Oakmoss.
What to layer with 1872 Feminine
Oud Wood by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood, amber, and vanilla.
Order: Apply 1872 Feminine first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays 1872 Feminine : 2 sprays Oud Wood
Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, jasmine, and amber.
Order: Apply 1872 Feminine first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Neroli Portofino on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays 1872 Feminine : 2 sprays Neroli Portofino
Santal 33 by Le Labo
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share violet, sandalwood, and cedarwood.
Order: Apply 1872 Feminine first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Santal 33 on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays 1872 Feminine : 2 sprays Santal 33
Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share apple, jasmine, and musk.
Order: Apply 1872 Feminine first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Light Blue on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays 1872 Feminine : 2 sprays Light Blue
CK One by Calvin Klein
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, pineapple, and jasmine.
Order: Apply 1872 Feminine first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays 1872 Feminine : 2 sprays CK One
Pairings to approach with care
Ombre Nomade by Louis Vuitton
Not Recommended · 37/99
Ombre Nomade has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Ombre Nomade brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent, and they share rose.
Order: Apply 1872 Feminine first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Ombre Nomade on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays 1872 Feminine : 1 spray Ombre Nomade
Golden Sweet Decade by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Golden Sweet Decade brings a gourmand contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply 1872 Feminine first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Golden Sweet Decade on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays 1872 Feminine : 2 sprays Golden Sweet Decade
Related fragrances and why
- Oud Wood by Tom Ford — Both include sandalwood, amber, and vanilla.
- Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford — Both include bergamot, jasmine, and amber.
- Santal 33 by Le Labo — Both include violet, sandalwood, and cedarwood.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for 1872 Feminine?
1872 Feminine opens with Bergamot, Pineapple, Peach, Apple, Blueberry, and Plum. The heart brings Jasmine, Rose, Lily of the Valley, Violet, Freesia, and Osmanthus. It dries down to Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Musk, Amber, Vanilla, and Oakmoss.
How long does 1872 Feminine last, and how strong is it?
1872 Feminine by Clive Christian has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear 1872 Feminine?
It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits office, evening, casual, date, and special occasion.
What layers well with 1872 Feminine?
Oud Wood by Tom Ford is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood, amber, and vanilla. Apply 1872 Feminine first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays 1872 Feminine : 2 sprays Oud Wood.
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