Timeless

I've never had a fragrance be so wildly different as time goes on. This might just be better than Contemporary. Next Clive Christian I'm trying is Timeless, and what an interesting fragrance this is. This goes through 4 phases where it smells completely different, which makes it the most unique fragrance I've tried as no other fragrance I've tried so far changes anywhere near as much as this. On the opening you get bright lemon with a touch of orange and ginger rounding out the scent. Shortly afterwards this becomes a fougère-like scent, having a strong aromatic lavender scent with nutmeg and vetiver that smells classic and gentlemanly, but not in the slightest bit outdated. After another while the lavender is gone, the nutmeg note gets amped up a lot and is supported by an earthy, almost ashy vetiver. I'm not a fan of this phase and it reminds me a lot of Contemporary during this section, but it's still a good scent overall. Finally, after about 2 hours since spraying the scent settles down and becomes a sweet, musky and slightly powdery scent for the remainder of the fragrance's "life cycle". These first three phases occur in the span of two hours, and I'm still truly perplexed by this behaviour. I have no idea if it was some sort of wild reaction with my skin but I'm guessing it had to be, I don't think it's possible to make a fragrance do things like this on purpose. I'll definitely have to come back to this as soon as I'm done with my Clive Christian exploration season to see if this behaviour is repeated (I'll update at the bottom of this review). Performance was basically the exact same as Contemporary. Projection and sillage were both moderate and longevity has been great, it's still easily detectable on skin after 8 hours. Clive Christian definitely did an extraordinary job with their 150th Anniversary collection, this makes me really excited to continue with my testing.

Review: Timeless by Clive Christian Timeless opens with a sparkling citrus burst that stays with you until the very end. Beneath this citrus brilliance lies a warm, woody character that sits close to the skin. While I rarely have issues with a fragrance lacking projection, in this case, the woody warmth is much softer than the vibrant citrus, which takes center stage. The scent lasts a long time on the skin. I also tested it on clothing — there were no major changes, except that the residue lingers even longer, but at that point, it’s not quite the same scent I’d want to wear. Overall, it feels high-quality and luxurious. I was lucky enough to buy a partial bottle in its original packaging, but I don’t plan on purchasing a full bottle. In this price segment, I personally find Roja Burlington far more interesting and captivating.

Wow Wow Wow I simply cannot state how much I love this fragrance. As such my review is probably a little biased. Absolute lovely opening of smooth ginger and bitter orange with undertones of mint. As it dries down the spices, lavender and woody accords become the main focal point of the scent profile while the citruses still are ever so slightly there. Super masculine if you ask me. The absolute perfect fragrance for any guy looking to smell super unique during the summer. The elefant in the room however has to enormous price that come along with the greatness that is this fragrance. I personally was able to pick it up for 50% off at a local retailer and if I wasn't I would struggle seeing myself spending the amount that this fragrance usually retails for. If however the budget isn't a problem I strongly advise you to try this.

Tested this and Contemporary at Bergman Goodorf in NYC: firstly one of the most helpful, knowledgable and friendly staff members ever dealing with me. I was torn between them, but walked away with a full bottle of this and a tester bottle of Contemporary. Its not totally original; nor is it weird, arresting or different. It's interesting, comfortable and easy to wear. Lasts a long while. Glad I have a bottle.

I’m obsessed with this. I’m not always a huge fan of cologne fragrances but this is incredible. A bright fresh clean top as you’d expect but it manages to smell and feel natural despite enduring forever - as it dries down it becomes a sweet vetiver that just smells great. Very expensive but if money not a concern then buy it. It’s beautiful.