Clive Christian X

for women

Clive Christian X is a fruity chypre for women that mixes juicy brightness, soft florals, and a musky earthy base for dressed-up evening wear.

Clive Christian X

Clive Christian X

3.4 oz Parfum Spray
$404.00 USD
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Clive Christian X
$404.00 USD

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Scent Dossier

Clive Christian X is a fruity chypre built for women who want elegance with some bite. It starts bright and juicy, then settles into a floral heart with a soft powdery touch from iris and a clean, skin-like musky base. Patchouli and vetiver give it an earthy, slightly dry backbone, so it feels more dressed than casual. Best for evening plans, dates, and formal settings in Spring or Fall.

Accords

Fruity
Chypre
Floral
Fresh
Musky
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A Scent For

This suits someone who likes feminine fragrances with structure, not just softness. If you enjoy fruit up top but want the finish to feel earthy, musky, and a little powdery, this makes sense. It fits confident dress-up wear, dinners, events, and nights when you want something clearly intentional. Not the best pick for someone wanting an airy fresh scent or a super casual grab-and-go option.

Occasions

Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal

Seasons

Fall
Fall
Spring
Spring

Time

Night
Night

Sillage

Sillage
3/4
Strong

Longevity

Longevity
4/5
Long Lasting

When and Where

Fall and Spring are the natural home for this one, especially at night when the richer floral-musky base has room to settle in. It feels right for date nights, formal dinners, and evening events where you want presence without overwhelming the room. With solid longevity and noticeable but controlled sillage, it can handle extended wear. Many wearers describe it as more suited to polished settings than hot weather or daytime errands.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Bergamot
Bergamot
Ivy
Ivy
Mandarin Orange
Mandarin Orange
Peach
Peach
Pineapple
Pineapple
Rhubarb
Rhubarb

Middle Notes

Iris
Iris
Jasmine
Jasmine
Lily-of-the-Valley
Lily-of-the-Valley
Mignonette
Mignonette
Rose
Rose

Base Notes

Musk
Musk
Patchouli
Patchouli
Vanilla
Vanilla
Vetiver
Vetiver

Deeper Detail

How it Opens

You get a lively mix of juicy fruit, tart rhubarb, and crisp citrus right away, but it does not read sugary or playful. The effect is bright, dressed-up, and a little sharp around the edges, with ivy adding a green snap that keeps the peach and pineapple from feeling too soft. It comes across feminine and confident rather than girlish, with a clear evening lean from the start.

How it develops

After the brighter top settles, the floral side takes over and the scent becomes smoother, softer, and more composed. Iris adds a dry powdery feel, jasmine and rose bring classic femininity, and lily-of-the-valley keeps the center clean instead of heavy. In the base, musk gives a close-to-skin warmth, while patchouli and vetiver add earthy depth and a lightly woody dryness. It stays rich enough for dressier wear without turning overly sweet.

History

Launched in 2001 and created by Geza Schoen, X by Clive Christian sits in the brand’s more formal, statement-making side. Its fruity chypre structure gives it a classic feel, but the bright fruit and clean musk keep it from feeling dated. This is a polished women’s scent with a clear evening focus rather than a casual daily style.

Perfumier

Geza Schoen

Country of Origin

United Kingdom

Year Created

2001

Our Verdict

Buy it if you want a fruity floral with a chypre backbone that feels grown-up, dressy, and clearly evening-leaning. Skip it if you prefer very light daytime freshness or anything casual and barely there.

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