1872 For Men
Clive ChristianEau de Toilette2001
Side by side
1872 For Men vs. Royal Water
Is 1872 For Men better than Royal Water?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
CedarwoodBergamotBlack Pepper
aromaticfresh spicycitrusgreen
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between 1872 For Men and Royal Water?
| 1872 For Men | Royal Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2001 | 1997 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Geza Schön | Olivier Creed |
| Best season | — | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do 1872 For Men and Royal Water smell?
1872 For Men
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Woody
Green
Floral
Sweet
Balsamic
Royal Water
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Aromatic
Musky
Green
Herbal
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do 1872 For Men and Royal Water share?
Top
PetitgrainGrapefruitGalbanumBergamotLimeLavenderRosemaryBlack PepperNutmeg
CitrusesBergamotLemonMandarin OrangeLemon VerbenaMintClementine
Heart
Clary SageJasmineFreesiaCyclamenMarigold
Juniper BerryBasilAllspiceBlack PepperCumin
Base
CedarwoodFrankincensePatchouliMuskAmberLabdanum
Tonkin MuskAmbergrisCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, 1872 For Men or Royal Water?
| 1872 For Men | Royal Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about 1872 For Men and Royal Water?
Geza Schön does not do simple. Even in a fragrance named for a royal warrant, there is intellectual rigor here. The citrus opening is not cheerful, it is precise.1872 For Men
Some fragrances want to be noticed. This one wants to be remembered. The citrus-to-herb transition is its quiet power move, the kind of thing that makes someone lean closer without knowing why.Royal Water
The hunt
Where to buy 1872 For Men and Royal Water
| 1872 For Men | Royal Water | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $153.95fragranceshop |
| 3.3 oz | — | $194.95fragranceshop |
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