Clive Christian’s Original Collection is where the house made its name – it’s the line that introduced No 1, X and 1872, three fragrances built without regard for cost and presented in hand-finished crystal. X for Men, created by perfumer Geza Schoen, opens with pink pepper and a generous dose of cardamom alongside ginger and bergamot – reviewers often describe the effect as gingerbread-like, warm and inviting. Violet and iris bring a dry, powdery floral edge, while cedar, vetiver and labdanum settle the composition into a refined, mossy finish.
One of the more distinctive scents in the Clive Christian range – spicy and gourmand-adjacent rather than the house’s usual heavy florals. Explore more from Clive Christian.



