PetitgrainOpens with
Agarwood (Oud)Heart
Balsam FirDries down to
Beverley BayneThe nose · 17 fragrances · also made C for Women (2010)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Clive Christian · Sold as masculine
L for Men
The crisp air in a modern office at dawn, where the scent of fresh paper and polished wood sets the tone for a productive day ahead.
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L for MenLuxury · $250+
49%Similar accords, often for lessConcentré de Pamplemousse Rose · HermèsPremium tier, $100–250 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2014, L for Men by Clive Christian is a Woody Spicy fragrance that merges crisp citrus with warm woods and spicy notes. The composition opens with petitgrain and grapefruit, creating an invigorating freshness that transitions seamlessly into the heart of rose and agarwood (oud). This contrast between bright and earthy notes makes it feel dynamic throughout the day. The base of balsam fir, vetiver, atlas cedar, and musk ensures a strong presence with long-lasting warmth.
L for Men has strong sillage and long-lasting notes, so one or two sprays are sufficient. The citrus opening is bright but fades within an hour, making it ideal for daytime wear. The warm woody base will carry you through to evening without needing additional applications.
Fig. 01 — L for Men, Clive Christian
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Beverley Bayne
Beverley Bayne is a Senior Perfumer at CPL Aromas in the UK, who entered the fragrance industry by accident after taking a laboratory job and beginning perfumer training a year later.
The L for Men line
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Designer Clive Christian
More from the house · founded 1999 · United Kingdom
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The originalL for MenClive Christian · Luxury · $250+Hermès · 2011Concentré de Pamplemousse RoseAll 3 of its listed notes are in this one$100–250★ 4.18 (163)43%Match
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Rasasi · 2015Oudh Al Boruzz Asrar IndonesiaShares Agarwood (oud), Vetiver and Muskunder $40★ 4.43 (266)46%Match
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With Clive Christian Amber Absolute Oil
Adds amber, warm spicy and powdery; shares rose and musk.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 47%, disliked or hated by 13%.