X for Men 2001

X for Men by Clive Christian
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8.2 / 10 407 Ratings
According to EssenceVitae Research Team A popular perfume by Clive Christian for men, released in 2001. Furthermore The scent is spicy-woody. It is still in production.
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Submitted by Kankuro, last update on 17.05.2024.

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The art of polyphony
A noble vetiver is offered here according to the molecular, polyphonic art of Geza Schön.
Playful green-violet shades dress it up in a sophisticated way.
A composition with a sense of space, Venetian ambient sound in a bottle.
And where cool breezes blow, a warm cloak comforts.

The strange lion in the coat of arms smiles at me.
Will he break the chains and swing his sword nobly in St. Mark's Square?
Hiss!

A photorealistic cardamom enters the stage and reveals every facet of its green. Sweetly bright, coarsely dignified and humanizing.
I have rarely smelled this spice so present.

Even during the opening, the main motif of the mature vetiver can be heard very gently from the second row as a warm backdrop. But it would be too early and a shame to skip this prelude.

For a delicately powdery bergamot, adhering to the strict movement requirements of the Baroque, raises its fragile voice.

Not a minute later, fresh, sharp tones counter her plea. And not overbearing, no, from another row of the stage. Nobly combative ginger with warm pepper.
What a diverse round dance in the top note! If it were the main accord, there would be no objections, quite the opposite.

And suddenly you are in the middle of the main part.
Delicately floral and earthily dry, the rhizome of iris with these very soft violet speckles of violet.
Is the exquisite blossom of the iris being recreated here? If it is, then it stands out from a border of lily of the valley.
At least the jasmine will remain rather spring-like, preventing the too powdery and heavy life of the iris. Very green, tart vetiver skilfully frames the picture and conceals the floral, pushing it away slightly.

Geza dresses the tart grass in a very sophisticated way.
He lets it mature in old barrique barrels so that it absorbs the essence of high-quality brandy, possibly Armagnac. But only the restrained, refined dose of it, which mediates between light and shade.
What a relay!
This gives the grass a mature, dignified and deliberate appearance.
The cozy cinnamon with the woods provides the right framework, a wonderful counterpoint to the bright citrusy floral notes.

The interpretation of moss in the base is also a delight.
Geza has mastered sensitivity here, as he does not embed this grandiose composition in a conventional fougère base.
His moss is not soapy, no, the lichen adapts to the white flowers. Slightly dry, green and a touch sour, as it thrives on branches.

Amazing that the vanilla is kept dark, tart and almost like a glaze.
A relief to have used only a little of it to round off the woods.
This keeps the focus on the vetiver, which could not be more precious.

And there they are, all the characters of this opera seria on the stage, their fragrance impressions blossoming again and again according to a strict division. Because the further along the fragrance progression, the more colorful the overall picture.
Exquisite polyphony!

Chapeau, dear Geza!
It is understandable that a complex fragrance of this size would not be possible without molecular help.
As a master in dealing with said technical support, you create great things! Used in a targeted manner according to strict quality criteria, the interplay of natural and synthetic components in your creation conjures up a true work of art.
Praise also for the almost Swiss precision of the temporal transitions of the notes and the stage-ready spatiality.
A bow on my part!

I have already enjoyed the scent a few times to Antonio Vivaldi's opera "Farnace".
In its plot, the situation seems hopeless. Farnace, King of Pontus on the Black Sea, sees no way out of the enemy siege other than the death of his family. A hateful mother-in-law even plots to eliminate her own daughter.
But the king's clever and loving sister, Selinda, will change fate for the better.

Vivaldi's spatial sound in particular fits as an allegory to the course of the fragrance.

Many thanks to Kokusai for the generous bottling. So I was able to find a familiar approach to the fragrance.
X for Men is wonderful to wear and enjoy.
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Bukett

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Individually inspiring
Dear congregation,
before I let the collection go round, a few words from me. You are all positively burdened with guilt, because it is because of you that I have reached fragrance heaven and have to buy expensive fragrance compositions. I've already eaten the wafers out of frustration, so supper is off today. How could it have come to this? Years of studying PARFUMO just leave their mark and show an olfactory development in me. Especially now, at the beginning of the cold season, I love this multi-layered, spicy fragrance. This juniper stays in my nose for a long time. A fragrance that doesn't last longer or radiate more intensely at this price, which is more familiar from Xerjoff fragrances, for example. This is not about getting compliments from other people. You simply wear this fragrance for yourself, which incidentally applies to all Clive Christian fragrances, and are inspired by it if you like it. The outer packaging could be of much higher quality, as could the glass bottles, but for me it's the content that counts, so I overlook it and forgive it. Because this is the perfect fragrance for men over 40 who want to face the cold season with an individual fragrance and don't want to move on with the masses.
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Coutureguru

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Fairly middle of the road ...
When fragrances are as hyped up and expensive as those from house Clive Christian, one would expect them to be the 'holy grail' of all perfume ... so mindblowing that one would feel the need to sell one's grandmother to possess them! While CC X for men is nice, it certainly doesn't inspire one to lofty delirium, simply to delusions of grandeur.

Fruit in fragrances falls out of my enjoyment circle when not used cleverly, and unfortunately the blast of Pineapple over-sweetens what could have been a tingling Bergamot at the top of this fragrance ... the Rhubarb would've been plenty. This sweetness is fortunately short-lived until the fragrance enters my favorite part of its evolution ... the peppery Jasmine in the heart is wonderful and if X was only about this combination it would be super chic along with some of the lovely base notes. Unfortunately the effect becomes 'so much the same as' a few other masculine Oriental Fougere's out there. In actual fact, this fragrance reminds me a lot of one of my favorites, Costume National Homme, in the drydown ... but CNH is much better.
The supposed 'snob value' of CC X falls rather flat in the end. Far from X-'citement' all I am really reminded of is 'portly and balding' ... this fragrance strikes my nose as extremely dated.

I would probably wear CC X for a short while were it presented to me as a gift. The £350 odd that it retails for, however, would be better spent on things that one really loves and not merely likes.
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AngeloCSM

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Very helpful Review 5  
James Bond for Christmas
Breathtaking, signature-scent worthy creation from Geza and CC. Unlike anything you have tried until now.
At first I was not convinced, the price had me skeptical so I bought a small decant from a Facebook group, wore through it, I was intrigued. I then purchased a 30ml bottle shortly after and it started growing on me.
Finished that in 2 months and bought a 100ml immediately after, upon realising there is quite nothing like this, it is a masterpiece.

In a couple of words: cinnamon, airy hot&cold spices, woods, some slight sweetness from amber finishing with smokiness in the base from the vetiver. However, this doesn’t do the scent justice. There are lots of small nuances from the other notes which you pick out the more you wear it. It is simple and mass-appealing enough to be appreciated by anyone at all occasions, yet all it’s extra notes and expert blending add an additional level of complexity, making an unequivocal statement and leaving a distinct impression.

Lasts forever and smells expensive. Moderate silage, it won’t fill a room but it will get you noticed by people around you.
A little story: I have a travel atomiser of this and I sprayed it in my friend’s bathroom before a dinnerparty at his parents place this christmas, he said the scent lingered on the walls and basin for almost a week and was quite mesmerised by it. He bought a decant from me shortly after. His parents, despite not knowing the brand, both people of significant financial means and status who I look up to, also complimented me on it when I wore X to their party. This is a testament to the quality and impression X leaves.

The price is high, on par and higher than many niche houses. I have many regrets, buying scents from Roja, Creed, Fragrance du Bois, etc. but this one I do not regret for a second. The other offerings from the house are “okay”, I definitely wouldn’t purchase at their prices.
This one stands in a league of its own and I cannot recommend enough to at least sample.
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Drseid

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Finally A Clive Christian Release (Relatively) Worthy Of Its Lofty Price Tag...
X for Men goes on with a splash of bergamot and orris before transitioning to an absolutely heavenly combination of cinnamon, pink pepper, jasmine and ginger with hints of cardamom, amber and vanilla. Primary base notes of oakmoss and cedar ground the slightly sweet but mainly spicy heart with just the right amount of woody and mildly mossy balance as they peep into the background early before growing in strength late. Projection and longevity are average to above average.

X for Men is an absolutely incredible stunner of a scent from start to finish. The cinnamon, pepper, jasmine and ginger combination that is the primary accord at its heart is absolutely awe inspiring. It is perfectly balanced in its sweetness with the spice, and extremely easy for just about anyone (male or female) to feel super-confident wearing it. The woody/mossy base just compliments the spicy sweetness brilliantly and is the ideal foundation for the scent. As an aside, I was really hoping I could pan X for Men (the first scent I have smelled from the house) as I can't stand the overly ostentatious marketing Clive Christian employs, but I guess if you are going to rub your ridiculously lofty prices in people's faces you better darn well deliver the goods and at least with respect to X for Men, Clive Christian (and Geza Schoen) definitely do. This one is a masterpiece and easily is deserving of its 4.5+ star out of 5 rating (and just maybe even its relatively lofty price tag as well).
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AndreiSmd93AndreiSmd93 3 years ago
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I wasn't convinced at first sniff, but after wearing it, X grew on me. Spicy-woody with cinnamon and an ambery sweetness, really beautiful.
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NicheOnlyNicheOnly 7 months ago
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Opens spicy fougère; dries aromatic, mildly bitter/sweet. Vibes of Roja DNA (some Reckless, some B1819). Reminds me of Aquila Absolute.
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JimboJones89JimboJones89 1 year ago
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Spicy woody, Ambery, cardamom… This fragance is for sure in the top 3 of CC. It performs pretty well on my skin.
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Traian1999Traian1999 2 years ago
If a stereotypical middle aged millionaire man had a scent, that would be it
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NgarciaNgarcia 3 years ago
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Nothing special about this neither in quality (niche average) or scent, it smells to vegetable with cinnamon, there is no magic on it.
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