Clive Christian 1872 for Women Eau de Parfum 100ml is one of the original signature fragrances from the British luxury house Clive Christian — a richly layered floral-fruity composition that captures the optimism and refinement of late-Victorian England. The fragrance opens on a bright burst of bergamot, Amalfi lemon, tangerine, rosemary, pineapple and blueberry, blooms into a complex floral heart of lily-of-the-valley, violet, freesia, osmanthus, rose, jasmine and orchid, and finishes on a refined base of oakmoss, Virginia cedar, musk, sandalwood and patchouli.
About Clive Christian
Clive Christian is one of the most exclusive British luxury fragrance houses, tracing its perfumery roots back to the Crown Perfumery Company — which received Queen Victoria's royal permission to use the crown in its logo in 1872 (hence the name of this fragrance). Acquired by Clive Christian in 1999, the brand has built its modern reputation on lavishly produced, heavily concentrated fragrances presented in hand-finished crystal flacons. 1872 sits within the house's accessible Original Collection.
Fragrance notes
- Top: Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Rosemary, Tangerine, Pineapple, Blueberry
- Heart: Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet, Freesia, Osmanthus, Rose, Jasmine, Orchid
- Base: Oakmoss, Virginia Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli
Olfactory family: Floral Fruity (with woody-chypre drydown)
Who it's for
1872 for Women suits women drawn to refined, full-bodied floral-fruity fragrances rather than modern sweet gourmand or fresh aquatic styles. It is wearable year-round but feels especially elegant in spring and autumn, and translates effortlessly from polished daytime occasions to evening wear. If you wear Chanel No. 19, Guerlain Jardin de Bagatelle or Frédéric Malle Synthetic Jungle, 1872 sits comfortably alongside them with a juicier fruit opening and Clive Christian's signature polish.
How to use
- Spray onto clean, moisturised skin from around 15 cm away.
- Apply to pulse points — wrists, neck, behind the ears and inner elbow.
- Two sprays of an EDP is plenty; the oakmoss-musk-sandalwood base anchors the fragrance through the day.
- For a longer scent trail, mist lightly onto silk or wool — natural fibres carry chypre-style fragrances especially well.
Size: 100ml. Presented in Clive Christian's signature hand-finished crystal flacon with the iconic crown stopper.
