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Clive Christian 1872 Feminine 50ml

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Named for the founding year of The Crown Perfumery and the year Queen Victoria granted use of her crown, the 1872 perfume pair came to life after delving into the company’s archives. While strands of an intriguing and complex past come to play in the finished duo (the green glass bottles are signifiers of its apothecary past), each has been updated to reflect today’s tastes. The feminine version is a fruity Citrus redolent of a heavenly wedding bouquet, its citrus top notes including Bergamot, Tangerine and Lemon offer a resolute freshness. In a nod to the brand’s unerring search for the very finest ingredients, the middle note of Rose de Mai contains the distilled absolute of 170 precious rose heads. The perfume’s base notes of Sandalwood, Cedarwood and the unusual Oak Moss add depth and complexity, making it an extraordinarily compelling perfume. The masculine version is a fresh, spicy, citrusy Chypre. Wonderfully rich and with mysterious notes coming from the Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Patchouli and green resins lying at the base, in the heart rests the heady aroma of Cyclamen, Freesia, Tagete Oil and Jasmine. Sitting proudly at the top of this complex elixir is Clary Sage, a herb synonymous with the strength and vigour of Emperor Nero. Nestled amongst this king of herbs is the refreshing zing afforded by a zesty trio of Grapefruit, Lime and Bergamot, and the spicy warmth emanating from Rosemary, Black Pepper and Nutmeg. 
After acquiring the Crown Perfumery Company in 1999, a prestigious perfume house established in 1872, Clive Christian OBE launched the Original Collection in the same year. The first collection to be released, it laid the foundation for exquisite fragrances crafted from extraordinary ingredients all around the world, and would go on to epitomise the perfume house’s devotion to the provenance of these precious materials. The resultof this dedication makes each Clive Christian perfume quite unlike any other; brimming with quality, depth and complexity, they are true moments of luxury. Fragrance is a truly personal entity, capable of evoking memories, stirring sentiments and forging deeply personal attachments. Clive Christian Perfume understands this complex relationship and has created the Original Collection in ode to this. Comprising three individual pairings, No.1, 1872 and X, the perfumes challenge the ordinary in their quest for complexity and creativity, while maintaining distinct individual personalities. Referencing the Crown Perfumery’s illustrious heritage, the collections are simultaneously in tune with modern day tastes