Fragrance Inspired by Clive Christian 1872 Vetiver — Imperial Roots
Imperial Roots is our fragrance inspired by Clive Christian 1872 Vetiver. Below: the shared accords, the scent-DNA similarity, and an honest take on where it lands versus the original.
"Inspired by" should mean a real interpretation of the original's DNA — not a vague nod. Here is the DNA.
Scent comparison
| Original: Clive Christian 1872 Vetiver | Imperial Roots | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Bergamot, Lime, Pink Pepper | Bergamot, Lime, Pink Pepper |
| Heart notes | Vetiver, Geranium, Rose | Vetiver, Geranium, Rose |
| Base notes | Vetiver, Cedarwood, Musk | Vetiver, Cedarwood, Musk |
| Scent family | Royal Vetiver Aromatic | Royal Vetiver Aromatic |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Our price / Original est. retail | — | $80.00 |
Why it matches
Imperial Roots tracks Clive Christian 1872 Vetiver through the same olfactory backbone — the shared signature notes are Bergamot, Lime, Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Geranium. On our 16-facet scent-DNA model the two profiles overlap by about 91%, both sitting in the Royal Vetiver Aromatic family, so it delivers the same opening-to-drydown character at a fraction of the retail price.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Imperial Roots a good Clive Christian 1872 Vetiver dupe?
- Yes — Imperial Roots overlaps Clive Christian 1872 Vetiver by about 90.6% on our 16-facet scent-DNA model, sharing its core notes (Bergamot, Lime, Pink Pepper, Vetiver). It's the closest match we carry.
- What does Imperial Roots smell like?
- It opens with Bergamot, Lime, Pink Pepper, a heart of Vetiver, Geranium, Rose, drying down to Vetiver, Cedarwood, Musk — mirroring the Clive Christian 1872 Vetiver arc.
- How long does Imperial Roots last?
- As a EDP, Imperial Roots gives strong, multi-hour longevity with respectable projection — comparable to what people expect from Clive Christian 1872 Vetiver.
- How much cheaper is it than Clive Christian 1872 Vetiver?
- You get a near-identical experience for a fraction of the original's price.
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