A Separate Reality Manic by Clive Christian bottle
Clive Christian

A Separate Reality Manic

4.3/5 · 20 votes Masculine 2018
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity3.4/5
Sillage2.7/5
Day50
Night75
Spring100
Fall100
Winter50
Summer25
Our take

Mint and pink pepper bring a sharp, resinous lift to the air. Leather sits beside mastic and coriander leaf, giving the blend a dry, green bite. Smoke and incense curl through the aromatic profile, while vanilla and amber add a rounded, balsamic weight. Lavender and moss pull the scent toward the earth, and sandalwood with musk keep the texture smooth. The overall impression is powdery and woody, never sweet in a simple way. It feels composed for a quiet street at night when the air is cool and the pavement is damp. A heavy coat and a dimly lit path suit this fragrance. The mood is introspective rather than social, and the scent matches a setting where the world has gone still.

Coriander leaf and pink pepper give the spice a fresh, almost raw edge. The leather and smoke feel natural rather than polished, and the vanilla does not take over. It is a fragrance for someone who likes aromatic greens with a dark backbone. The balsamic warmth stays present without becoming heavy. It fits a walk through a cold garden or a late evening indoors with the windows open. The limitation is the price. Clive Christian places this at a level that makes daily wear feel irresponsible, and that cost keeps it off many shelves.

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