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V for Men by Clive Christian

Clive Christian· 2012

V for Men

8.4132Typically ~$450

Mostly elemi resin and citruses, warmed by olibanum. Best in fall, made for dates.

SpicyWoodySmokyResinousOriental

Perfumer: Christian Provenzano

Scent profile

Top notes

Elemi resin Citruses

Heart notes

Black Pepper White Pepper Pink Pepper Nutmeg Orris

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A fall and winter fragrance that comes alive after dark — at its best for date nights.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

98%

Spring

49%

Summer

31%

Fall

100%

Day

65%

Night

100%

Where

Office

66%

Casual

77%

Date

100%

Club

69%

Formal

87%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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Sport

23%