Clive Christian Crab Apple Blossom

for women and men

Clive Christian Crab Apple Blossom is a bright unisex citrus scent that feels crisp, breezy, and clean for daytime wear in Spring and Summer.

Clive Christian Crab Apple Blossom

Clive Christian Crab Apple Blossom

1.6 oz Parfum Spray
$523.00 USD
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Clive Christian Crab Apple Blossom
$523.00 USD

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Scent Dossier

Clive Christian Crab Apple Blossom is a fresh unisex citrus fragrance built for daytime ease. It starts airy and crisp, mixing bergamot, apple blossom, and marine freshness with a green tartness from rhubarb and a cool mojito twist. As it settles, soft woods, moss, and sandalwood keep it clean and grounded rather than sweet. This is a smart pick for work, travel, and casual warm-weather wear, especially if you want something light and uplifting.

Accords

Fresh
Marine
Green
Citrus
Woody
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A Scent For

This suits someone who wants a polished daytime scent without weight, sweetness, or loud projection. It fits shared use well and feels especially right for people who like clean citrus, airy marine freshness, and a slightly green twist instead of obvious florals. Many wearers describe it as uplifting and easy to live with. It is less convincing for someone chasing big presence, rich warmth, or a bold evening signature.

Occasions

Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office

Seasons

Spring
Spring
Summer
Summer

Time

Day
Day

Sillage

Sillage
2/4
Moderate

Longevity

Longevity
3/5
Moderate

When and Where

Spring and Summer are clearly its home, especially during the day. It makes the most sense for work, casual weekends, travel, and any setting where you want to smell fresh and put-together without taking over the room. With its lighter trail and moderate staying power, it is a strong choice for close environments like offices. It is less satisfying for cold weather, late nights, or anyone wanting a dense, long-lasting scent cloud.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Apple Blossom
Apple Blossom
Bergamot
Bergamot
Marine Notes
Marine Notes

Middle Notes

Mojito
Mojito
Rhubarb
Rhubarb

Base Notes

Driftwood
Driftwood
Moss
Moss
Sandalwood
Sandalwood

Deeper Detail

How it Opens

Expect a clean, breezy burst that leans more crisp and airy than juicy or sugary. Bergamot gives it a bright citrus lift, while marine notes create that fresh-out-of-the-shower feeling instead of a sharp aquatic blast. Apple blossom adds a light fruity-floral touch, but it stays restrained. The overall effect is lively, neat, and daytime-friendly, with a green edge that keeps it from feeling generic or overly simple.

How it develops

After the fresh start, the scent shifts into a cooler green profile with rhubarb adding a tart bite and mojito bringing a minty, lightly sweet twist. It does not turn heavy or creamy. Instead, it stays lifted and casual, then settles into soft driftwood, moss, and sandalwood. That woody base adds a dry, slightly earthy finish that keeps the fragrance grounded, clean, and relaxed rather than flashy or rich.

History

Released in 2020, Crab Apple Blossom sits in Clive Christian’s lineup as a fresh unisex citrus option with a lighter, more casual feel than heavier statement scents. Based on its note structure and wear style, it is positioned for bright daytime use, especially in warmer months, with an emphasis on clean freshness, green tartness, and soft woods rather than density or drama.

Perfumier

Country of Origin

United Kingdom

Year Created

2020

Our Verdict

Buy this if you want a fresh, green-citrus daytime scent that stays clean, airy, and easy to wear in warm weather. Skip it if you prefer strong projection, deep sweetness, or a richer evening style.

The Closest Scents to Clive Christian Crab Apple Blossom

Crab Apple Blossom is a fresh, marine citrus with green apple blossom and a touch of salty driftwood. This edit explores fragrances that share its crisp, aquatic character and bright citrus opening. These picks vary in floral depth, aromatic complexity, and woody warmth, offering distinct paths from the same refreshing starting point.

Creed Millesime Imperial

Creed Millesime Imperial

for women and men
$409.00

Millesime Imperial shares a salty marine opening with Crab Apple Blossom, thanks to sea salt and bergamot. Where Crab Apple Blossom leans green and floral, Millesime Imperial introduces blackcurrant and a fruity sweetness. The base of cedar and musk adds a woody warmth that the source lacks, making it slightly richer while staying fresh.

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Citrus
Musky
Fruity
Woody
Fresh
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office

Like Crab Apple Blossom, Neroli Sauvage opens with bright bergamot and carries a citrus, aquatic freshness. It differs by focusing on neroli and lemon verbena, giving it a more floral, soapy character. The ambergris base adds a subtle saltiness, but the scent is less green and more purely citrus than the source.

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Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh
Green
Musky
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office

Acqua di Gio matches Crab Apple Blossom with a fresh, aquatic opening and bergamot top notes. It diverges with a floral heart of jasmine, rose, and lily-of-the-valley, creating a softer, more traditional aquatic floral. The base of amber and cedar adds warmth, whereas the source stays cooler with driftwood and moss.

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Floral
Fresh
Aquatic
Citrus
Woody
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office
Tom Ford Costa Azzurra

Tom Ford Costa Azzurra

for women and men
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Costa Azzurra echoes the marine, woody aspects of Crab Apple Blossom with seaweed and driftwood notes. It is more aromatic and herbal, featuring lavender and myrtle, and has a resinous base of incense and vanilla. This makes it warmer and more complex, while the source remains crisper and greener.

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Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Marine
Green
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office

This Eau de Parfum shares the marine, bergamot freshness of Crab Apple Blossom but adds green mandarin and a mineral base. The heart of clary sage and geranium introduces an aromatic, slightly herbal character absent in the source. With patchouli and vetiver in the base, it feels more grounded and less airy.

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Aquatic
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh
Woody
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Work / Office
Work / Office
Travel
Travel
Parfums de Marly Greenley

Parfums de Marly Greenley

for women and men
$246.00

Greenley opens with bright bergamot and mandarin, much like Crab Apple Blossom, but adds green apple for a fruity twist. Its heart of violet and cedar gives a woody, floral dimension, while the base of oakmoss and musk provides a green, earthy finish. It is fruitier and woodier than the source's aquatic profile.

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Citrus
Green
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office
Kilian Roses On Ice

Kilian Roses On Ice

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Roses On Ice shares the fresh, green opening of Crab Apple Blossom with lime and juniper berries. It takes a different direction by introducing a prominent rose heart, making it floral and slightly tart. The base of musk and sandalwood is softer and less marine, offering a more romantic, less aquatic experience.

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Aromatic
Fresh
Green
Citrus
Musky
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office

This fragrance begins with bergamot and grapefruit, mirroring the citrus freshness of Crab Apple Blossom. Its heart of freesia and lily-of-the-valley creates a light floral bouquet, while the base of white woods and musk stays clean and subtle. It is more purely floral and less marine, with a softer, airier finish.

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Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Musky
Woody
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office
Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin

Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin

for women and men
$140.00

Lime Basil & Mandarin opens with bright lime and bergamot, similar to the citrus start of Crab Apple Blossom. It adds basil and thyme for an herbal, spicy twist, making it more aromatic and less aquatic. The base of amberwood and vetiver gives a woody, slightly sweet finish, contrasting with the source's cool driftwood.

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Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Green
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office

Le Beau Paradise Garden shares a fresh, green opening with Crab Apple Blossom, featuring mint and watery notes. It introduces coconut and fig in the heart, creating a creamy, tropical sweetness that is quite different. The base of sandalwood and tonka bean adds warmth, making it richer and more gourmand than the source.

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Green
Coconut
Fresh
Woody
Sweet
Casual
Casual
Date Night
Date Night
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Xerjoff 1861 Renaissance

Xerjoff 1861 Renaissance

for women and men
$251.00

1861 Renaissance opens with a burst of citrus from lemon, bergamot, and mandarin, echoing the source's freshness. Its heart of mint and lily-of-the-valley adds a green, slightly floral touch, while the base of amber and cedar provides warmth. It is more aromatic and less marine, with a classic Italian cologne feel.

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Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh
Green
Woody
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office
Hermès Eau d'Orange Verte

Hermès Eau d'Orange Verte

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Eau d'Orange Verte starts with bright orange and lemon, similar to the citrus top of Crab Apple Blossom. It adds basil and mint for a green, herbal character, and the heart of mango and papaya introduces a subtle fruitiness. The base of oakmoss and patchouli is earthy and green, lacking the marine saltiness of the source.

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Citrus
Green
Aromatic
Fresh
Woody
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office