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1872 Basil by Clive Christian — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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1872 Basil

Name: 1872 Basil by Clive Christian
Brand: Clive Christian
Rating: 8.34 (24 reviews)

8.324Typically ~$450

Basil and bergamot up top, drying down to patchouli and cedar. A spring pick.

SpicyFreshCitrusGreenWoody

Scent profile

Top notes

BasilBergamotGrapefruitLimeBlack PepperPetitgrainNutmeg

Heart notes

SageTagetesCyclamenFreesia

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

1872 For Men

Clive Christian

8.61.1K~$450

for Men

Jasmine

Base notes

PatchouliCedarAmbergrisMuskOlibanum

When to wear it

A spring and summer fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

67%

Spring

100%

Summer

93%

Fall

80%

Day

100%

Night

68%

Where

Office

96%

Casual

100%

Date

80%

Club

52%

Formal

79%

Wearability profile derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes. 100% = its strongest setting.

Clive Christian · 2001

8.2407~$450

Summer 1872

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7.513

Evoke Blue Homme

Armaf

8.08~$30

Sintonia Total

Natura

8.178

Classic

Thera Cosmeticos

8.610

Men - Pure Perfume

Clive Christian

8.94~$450

Aristocrat Coastal

Ajmal

10.04

Cravache

Robert Piguet · 1963

7.3148~$128

Azul Marine

Natura

8.251

Eau de Sisley 2

Sisley · 2009

7.2116

L'Attitude Libre

Jequiti

6.02

Sport

74%