A DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO THE NOBLE COLLECTION

Fragrance is multi-dimensional. It's not only what you smell, but how it moves through the air, how it lingers on the skin, and how it's perceived by others. Some fragrances radiate from the wearer, leaving a long-lasting impression when they walk by, while other perfumes sit closer to the skin, creating a quiet, personal aura.

A scented candle will change a little each time you burn it. The wick becomes longer as it burns, and the level of wax will gradually move down through the vessel. A little regular care can help it continue to burn as intended over time, although you should also follow the instructions provided with the candle. Those instructions should always come first, particularly where they give a burn limit or tell you how the wick should be trimmed. Candles can differ in the way they are made, which means a rule that works for one will not necessarily work for another.

How it changes the way fragrance smells on you

Perfume rarely smells the same from one person to another, as it doesn't simply sit on the skin, but rather interacts with it. Natural skin oils, hydration levels, warm spots, and even the structure of the fragrance itself all play a role in how the wearer experiences the scent. It's not fixed; it's a gradual transformation that opens, settles, and lingers in a way that becomes deeply personal over time.

Perfume maceration is the period where a fragrance composition settles and combines before reaching its final form, before it's packaged in its bottle. Timing varies by formula, ingredients, concentration, and the standards of the perfume house, though its purpose remains the same: to ensure greater depth, harmony among perfume oils, and a smoother wearing experience.

Smelling good has a number of positive effects on your brain and that of others around you - from enhancing your mood to boosting your confidence, and of course to simply feel and smell divine. The right fragrance allows us to express ourselves in more ways than one, and a true perfume connoisseur will even use different perfumes for various occasions.

Perfume notes is familiar subject to many but to truly understand a perfume’s structure and diverse range of ingredients can be complex and confusing. A perfume’s build up is perfectly illustrated by what is known as a Fragrance Pyramid, were the perfume notes are divided into three components: top notes, heart notes and base notes. This simple guide will help you to discover the three components in depth, and unravel the mystery of the true complexity of perfume notes.

Have you ever wondered why Clive Christian perfumes are always created and released in pairs? The answer lies in both a love story and in celebration of perfume creativity.

Our love story relates to our patron Queen Victoria and her enduring love for her husband prince Albert, a love story written in perfume. The creativity in pairing comes from the endless possibilities to create a signature scent through perfume layering.