C for Men by Clive Christian

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C for Men by Clive Christian is an oriental woody fragrance that balances warm spices and rich woods with floral and resinous complexity. It opens with saffron, elemi, thyme, jasmine, mandarin and rose, layered over a heart of orris, leather, labdanum and tonka beans. The base blends amber, green tea, tobacco, lotus, frankincense, styrax, gaiac wood, cedarwood, musk, vanilla and moss, creating a deep, textured scent with smoky, leathery, and balsamic facets. Fragrances with a similar oriental woody profile and a blend of saffron, leather, and resinous woods will appeal to those interested in this style.

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Živeli

Živeli by Boka £215.00

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  • Key notes:
  • brandy
  • honey
  • leather
  • mandarin
  • plum
  • saffron
  • tobacco
  • tonka beans
  • Tags:
  • #sexy
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • edible
  • fruity
  • woody

“Živeli” (ZHEE-vuh-lee) is a common Serbian toast used to wish good health and a long life. In this extrait, a juicy burst of plum brandy melts into a leathered tobacco, encapsulating a celebratory night out with friends. Giddy joy is further fluffed by cherry and raspberry notes, while the leather aspect is warmed by honey, saffron and labdanum.

This composition is 24% parfum concentration, with 70% natural ingredients. Capped in Mexican Riviera Gray marble in a delicately etched glass bottle.

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Kamel Oud

Kamel Oud by Sora Dora £170.00

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  • Key notes:
  • animalic notes
  • cade
  • cardamom
  • cumin
  • elemi
  • gaiac / guaiac wood
  • leather
  • oud
  • saffron
  • Tags:
  • #animalic
  • #beast
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • spicy
  • woody

Kamel was the friend who entrusted Sora Dora founder Antoine with the secrets of the oriental olfactory universe, embodied in this namesake perfume. Built around the clean woodiness of Laotian oud, this extrait contrasts the dirty spice of cumin with sweet raspberry and syrupy rose. Smoky and spicy, Kamel Oud will enhance your next 1001 days and 1001 nights.

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Liqueur Charnelle

Liqueur Charnelle by Pierre Guillaume Black Collection £140.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cedarwood
  • cognac
  • elemi
  • pink pepper
  • tobacco
  • tonka beans
  • Tags:
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • woody

The five major aromas that give Cognac its unique flavor are vanilla, prune, caramel, orange and apricot. Some can also detects floral and fruity notes in its bouquet, such as dried linden blossom, vine blossom, dry vine shoots and pressed grape with hints of violet and vanilla.

Inspired by this cornucopia of notes, Liqueur Charnelle is a voluptuous, deeply sensual accord in which the perfumer offers a “cognac bouquet” of spices, blond tobacco and powdery woods. Suave and vibrant pink pepper, elemi and black pepper enhance tonka bean and raspberry notes…

Pair this perfume with the indulgent Liqueur Charnelle hand and body wash infused with the same fragrance.

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Andevalo

Andevalo by Nissaba £180.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cherry
  • leather
  • mandarin
  • rose
  • saffron
  • strawberry
  • Tags:
  • #sexy
  • #smoky
  • Aromagroups:
  • fruity
  • leather
  • woody

Andevalo was born under the blazing sun of western Andalusia. A land where cistus shrubs exude a thick, resinous gum saturated with heat and light. This extrait is built around a trio of labdanum extracts, expressing their full ambery depth. Strawberry CO₂ extract, along with raspberry and black cherry accords, bring a pulpy, sensual brightness, quickly absorbed by supple leather and mineral warmth. Enveloping dark woods and patchouli leave a dense and long-lasting trail of smoke and dark sweetness.

Perfumers: Coralie Spicher and Fabrice Pellegrin 

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Distant Hills in Silence 远山听寂

Distant Hills in Silence 远山听寂 by Zhiwuzhi 挚物志 £120.00

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  • Key notes:
  • clary sage
  • elemi
  • frankincense
  • green leaves
  • mandarin
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #savory
  • Aromagroups:
  • citrusy
  • green

Distant Hills in Silence is a meditative, woody-aromatic perfume inspired  by twilight on a mountain peak and the quiet whispers of wind through the pines. It opens with resinous frankincense and elemi blended with clean green leaves and clary sage, before shifting into a bright citrus clash of mandarin, bergamot and lemon. Chilly black pepper sharpens the feel, before a mossy and powdery fusion of patchouli and violet lends a cold shadow to the composition.

Perfumer: Maxime Exler

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Moth
  • Key notes:
  • ambergris
  • cinnamon
  • gaiac / guaiac wood
  • heliotrope
  • honey
  • incense
  • orris (iris root)
  • rose
  • saffron
  • smoke
  • Tags:
  • #smoky
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • woody

Perfumer: Tomoo Inaba

Rich and gothic Moth starts with a heavy dose of dark spices to jolt your senses before settling into a dusting of honey-sweet rose and powdery florals. Slowly, it tests its wings, taking flight on an exotic journey of nagarmotha, guaiac wood and patchouli. Beneath it all lingers a smoky undertone that serves as a constant reminder to fluttering creatures of the danger in the tantalizing flame.

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Castiamanti

Castiamanti by Agatho £305.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • incense
  • labdanum
  • myrtle
  • oud
  • rose
  • saffron
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • woody

In fleeting top notes Myrtle, fragile as the promises of love, encounters the preciousness of saffron, merging into an indomitable desire for eros.

The luxuriant notes of honey are exalted by the jasmine night breeze that pervades the home of the chaste lovers, among the frescoes, on a thalamus of rose petals.

The mysterious notes of incense and sweet vanilla blend with the oriental contamination of amber and labdanum that fades into the ancient aroma of agar wood, sealing the essence of Castiamanti, expression of rich Pompeii.

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Orlo

Orlo by Mendittorosa £200.00

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  • Key notes:
  • bigarade
  • elemi
  • incense
  • oud
  • petitgrain
  • saffron
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • woody

‘We have come so far, it is over.’

ORLO (edge in Italian) is latest and second creation of Versi Studio, an olfactive poetic mysticism trilogy from Mendittorosa exploring the relationship between poetry and perfumery.

Chapter 2, ORLO is inspired by Edge, a poem by Sylvia Plath.

The perfume is behaving like magic fiery serpent breathing intoxicating incense fumes and sending sweet citrus zest sparks as it progresses through a fantastic fragrant dimension.

Perfumer: Anne Sophie Baeghel

Genesis, Concept and Creative Design: Stefania Squeglia

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Dangerosa

Dangerosa by Reserve en Afrique 1934 £150.00

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  • Key notes:
  • artemisia
  • elemi
  • frankincense
  • geranium
  • rose
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • green
  • woody

Enter the realm of dangerous flora, where flowers bloom hungrily and fatal nectar beckons. Beneath smooth leaves, sharp thorns await. This is nature’s exquisite revenge, where beauty becomes an irresistible danger. This fragrance opens with the peppery-lemon of elemi and bitter green artemisia. A bloody rose unfurls alongside its scent kin Egyptian geranium, their metallic facets softened by velvety osmanthus. Resin, incense and woods lends authority. 


Réserve en Afrique eaux de parfum feature responsibly sourced naturals, and are free from parabens, phthalates, UV filters and colorants. Their natural alcohol base is derived from beetroots, and they are a PETA-listed vegan & cruelty-free brand.

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Parisian

Parisian by Ampersand £60.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • jasmine
  • mandarin
  • rose
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • #sexy
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral

In the understated chic of Parisienne style, it’s details that matter: the perfect red lipstick, a delicate gold necklace, the right perfume. And this is the right perfume — a sparkling floral and patchouli confection that is lush but not overstuffed. Jasmine and rose meets raspberry and vanilla for put-together prettiness.

About C for Men by Clive Christian

How does C for Men differ from these similar fragrances?
C for Men combines oriental woody elements with a complex mix of spices, florals, resins, leather and gourmand notes like tonka and vanilla, resulting in a balanced yet rich scent. Many similar fragrances share some accords but vary in intensity, freshness, or additional notes like oud, cognac or animalic touches, which gives them distinct characters.
What are the main scent characteristics of C for Men?
C for Men is an oriental woody fragrance featuring saffron, elemi, thyme, jasmine, mandarin, rose, orris, leather, labdanum, tonka beans, amber, green tea, tobacco, lotus, frankincense, styrax, gaiac wood, cedarwood, musk, vanilla and moss. It balances spicy, floral, leathery and resinous facets with a warm, smoky base.
Which fragrances here are best for someone looking for a fresher version of C for Men?
Dangerosa and Bo both offer fresher interpretations with notes like artemisia, geranium, incense and elemi that lighten the oriental woody base. Orlo also adds citrusy bigarade and petitgrain for a brighter effect compared to the deeper richness of C for Men.