1872 Twist Acacia by Clive Christian bottle
Clive Christian

1872 Twist Acacia

4.3/5 · 19 votes Unisex 2017
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.1/5
Sillage3.7/5
Day86
Night57
Summer100
Spring86
Fall57
Winter29
Our take

The first spray delivers a bright, tart sour cherry that feels like biting into fruit just picked from the branch. Acacia arrives at the same moment, adding a honeyed floral lift that keeps the opening from leaning too heavily on sugar. Freesia and May rose take over quickly, softening the edges into a gentle bouquet that sits close to the skin. Ginger adds a quiet heat that wakes up the petals, preventing the heart from becoming a flat wall of powder.

Cedar and patchouli anchor the blend as it develops, giving the florals a dry, polished floor to rest upon. Amber wraps the wood in a warm glow that feels expensive without becoming heavy or cloying. The transition from the juicy top to the resinous base happens smoothly, so the fragrance never feels like it is shifting gears abruptly. It carries a refined air that matches a crisp shirt and a morning walk through a garden in full bloom.

Sunlight hits the cedar and rose in a way that makes the entire composition feel alive and appropriate for a warm afternoon outdoors. Someone who enjoys a floral that retains a touch of fruit and a sturdy woody backbone will find exactly what they need here.

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