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Clive Christian No. 1 vs Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum
No. 1 for the community favourite, Samsara Eau de Parfum for the value.
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Notes
Top
NutmegCardamomLimeMandarin OrangePaprikaArtemisiaGrapefruitCaraway
Heart
IrisYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotropeRose
Base
SandalwoodAmberMuskVanillaTonka BeanVirginia CedarVetiver
Accords
Powdery
100%
Woody
94%
White floral
77%
Vanilla
71%
Warm spicy
69%
Citrus
68%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
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, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver. Created with no cost spared, No 1 represents the ‘non plus ultra’ of British luxury. It uses the rarest and most precious ingredients, both for the fragrance as well as the bottle. Decorated with a white brilliant-cut diamond, its bottle makes No 1 the ultimate luxury perfume.Available in luxury pure parfum bottle of 30ml and 50 ml eau de parfum.In collaboration with Baccarat, the most prestigious name in the world of crystal, the famous English designer offers a No 1 limited edition: a matchless crystal bottle, enriched with an 18-carat gold inset containing a 5-carat brilliant cut diamond. A magnificent celebration of the fragrance and of the bottle: so magnificent that it received the UK FIFI award for special packaging in 2006.
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Notes
Top
Ylang-YlangPeachBergamotGreen NotesLemon
Heart
IrisJasmineNarcissusOrris RootVioletRose
Base
SandalwoodVanillaIrisAmberTonka BeanMusk
Accords
Woody
100%
Yellow floral
83%
Powdery
76%
Sweet
67%
Vanilla
64%
White floral
60%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Samsara Eau de Parfum by Guerlain is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. Samsara Eau de Parfum was launched in 1989. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Paul Guerlain. Top notes are Ylang-Ylang, Peach, Bergamot, Green Notes and Lemon; middle notes are Iris, Jasmine, Narcissus, Orris Root, Violet and Rose; base notes are Sandalwood, Vanilla, Iris, Amber, Tonka Bean and Musk. This is a classic for real Guerlain fans. The perfume was created by Jean Paul Guerlain in 1989. Sensual, sophisticated, woodsy fragrance, suitable for romantic dates, as well as for daily use. The top notes are juicy and fresh: bergamot, lemon, ylang-ylang, peach and green notes. The heart is blooming in opulent flowers: elegant jasmine, cold woodsy iris, luscious narcissus, violet and delicate rose. The base is composed of sandal wood, vanilla, Tonka bean, amber, and musk.
Notes in Common
32% sharedShared (9)
IrisYlang-YlangJasmineRoseSandalwoodAmberMuskVanillaTonka Bean
Only in No. 1
NutmegCardamomLimeMandarin OrangePaprikaArtemisiaGrapefruitCarawayLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotropeVirginia CedarVetiver
Only in Samsara Eau de Parfum
PeachBergamotGreen NotesLemonNarcissusOrris RootViolet
Rating
3.97vs3.86
Ratings
1,015vs966
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2001vs1989
Which should I buy?
No. 1 for the community favourite, Samsara Eau de Parfum for the value.
- No. 1 is rated higher by the community: 3.97 from 1,015 ratings, against 3.86 from 966.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for No. 1 and "moderate" for Samsara Eau de Parfum.
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for No. 1 versus "moderate" for Samsara Eau de Parfum.
- Both are voted best for fall and winter.
- Clive Christian is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Guerlain is premium (typically $100–250).
Buy No. 1 if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Samsara Eau de Parfum if value for money matters most.