
No. 1
powdery up front, then woody, settling into white floral.
About
No. 1 by Clive Christian is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. No. 1 was launched in 2001. Top notes are Nutmeg, Cardamom, Lime, Mandarin Orange, Paprika, Artemisia, Grapefruit and Caraway; middle notes are Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Heliotrope and Rose; base notes are Sandalwood, Amber, Musk, Vanilla, Tonka Bean,…
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Nutmeg, Cardamom, Lime, Mandarin Orange, Paprika, Artemisia, Grapefruit, Caraway
Heart· 2–4h
Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Heliotrope, Rose
Drydown· 6h+
Sandalwood, Amber, Musk, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Virginia Cedar, Vetiver
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
- Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
- Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
- Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does No. 1 smell like?
powdery up front, then woody, settling into white floral. Dominant accords: powdery, woody, white floral.
What notes are in No. 1?
Top: Nutmeg, Cardamom, Lime, Mandarin Orange, Paprika, Artemisia, Grapefruit, Caraway. Heart: Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Heliotrope, Rose. Base: Sandalwood, Amber, Musk, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Virginia Cedar, Vetiver.
How long does No. 1 last?
Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is No. 1 loud?
Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.
What season is No. 1 best for?
Fall is the top pick (30%). Winter is second at 28%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for No. 1?
Night wear leads at 55%. Day is a secondary pick at 45%.
Is No. 1 for men or women?
Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 38% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
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