Typical Clive top quality
Very noble, mature fragrance! Longevity and sillage are also very good. Definitely worth a sample.
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No. 1 for Men
Majestic floral-powdery luxury
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Details on Clive Christian No. 1 for Men
Clive Christian's No. 1 for Men is a masterpiece featuring 222 rare and precious ingredients. This majestic woody-amber fragrance combines traditional British elegance with exotic Eastern influences. Created in 2001 by perfumer Patricia Choux, it features a unique 50-year-old aged sandalwood note and is marketed as one of the world's most exclusive perfumes.
How does Clive Christian No. 1 for Men smell?
Opening with vibrant pimento and lime, accompanied by aromatic spices like cardamom and nutmeg. The heart reveals a sophisticated floral bouquet of iris, jasmine, lily of the valley, and ylang-ylang, with powdery heliotrope notes. The base is rich with tonka bean, musk, cedar, vanilla, amber, and precious aged sandalwood, creating a luxurious, powdery-sweet oriental composition.
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> 12 hours
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LoginInsanely beautiful scent that triggers a protective instinct
An exceptionally beautiful luxury fragrance with an almost protective, sovereign aura and effect. The high quality is undisputed, but the price and longevity prevent me from giving an unconditional purchase recommendation. Nevertheless, No. 1 for Men is one of the few fragrances where the thought of a bottle keeps returning despite all reason. I find Town & Country to be simply more successful.
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Luxury fragrance with a questionable price
No. 1 by Clive Christian is, for me, a classically styled men's fragrance with a soapy-floral, creamy character on a noble sandalwood base, brightened by citrusy and spicy nuances. The much-cited complexity of the fragrance is perceived less in clearly separable individual accords, but rather as a harmonious, elegantly balanced overall impression. I personally appreciate this type of craftsmanship very much, even if it does not seem absolutely necessary in every case for the practical application of such a men's fragrance from my perspective. Given the price level, which is no longer comprehensible to me, I cannot exceed an overall rating of 3/5 despite high recognition for the quality and composition.
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About the brand
Clive Christian
London heritage, the royal crown and concentrated compositions define a house that turns historical perfume craft into modern expression.
London, United Kingdom · Founded 1999 · 18 fragrances at Parfinity
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