Clive Christian No 1
How it smells
The first thing you smell is cardamom and nutmeg. The heart brings iris and ylang-ylang. On the skin it settles into sandalwood and amber. Overall it smells powdery and woody.
- Came out
- 2001
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
No 1 notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Clive Christian No 1
No 1 is made by Clive Christian.
Other Clive Christian perfumes
The house has 63 perfumes here, led by Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber, Noble Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Clive Christian X.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is powdery (100%), followed by woody and white floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy powdery and woody smells and notes like iris and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include lime, jasmine and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.99 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Best season for No 1
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €488. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Clive Christian No1 Masculine and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans.
No 1 for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume.
Perfumes that smell like No 1
Similar picks to try: Clive Christian No1 Masculine (21 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (11 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (12 shared notes) and Nino Cerruti 1881 (10 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Tom Ford Oud Wood starts from €229.
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More questions
When did No 1 come out?
It came out in 2001.
Can men wear No 1?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.