Clive Christian: a guide to the house and where to start

Clive Christian is a British house that has made luxury its signature: its history is linked to London's Crown Perfumery and Queen Victoria's crown on the bottles. To start, No1 if you want the signature fragrance, X if you love chypre, Blonde Amber if you prefer an amber fragrance.

The Clive Christian style

The collections often have two versions, Masculine and Feminine, and a Noble Collection with fragrances built around three key notes. They are rich and elegant fragrances.

Fragrances to know

• No1 Masculine and No1 Feminine: citrus or fruit, flowers, sandalwood, tonka bean and vanilla.
• X Masculine: leathery chypre with cardamom, iris and oakmoss; X Feminine, floral chypre.
• E Cashmere Musk: red berries, cashmeran and musks.
• Blonde Amber: pink pepper, rum, blonde tobacco and tonka bean.
• From the Noble Collection: Immortelle and Papyrus.

Which one to start with

• The signature fragrance: No1.
• Chypre fragrances: X.
• A warm amber fragrance: Blonde Amber.
• A fresh fragrance: Crab Apple Blossom.

All the fragrances are on the Clive Christian page. The other houses are featured in the niche houses.

Frequently asked questions

Is Clive Christian an English house?

Yes, British: its history is linked to London's Crown Perfumery.

What is the difference between Masculine and Feminine?

They are two interpretations of the same theme: the Masculine version is usually more citrusy or leathery, the Feminine more floral or fruity.