ApricotOpens with
Ylang-YlangHeart
SandalwoodDries down to
Patricia ChouxThe nose · 12 fragrances · also made Vanilla Bourbon (2021)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Clive Christian · Sold as feminine
No. 1
A pressed linen shirt and an espresso taken standing at the counter of a bustling London cafe, where crisp citrus notes blend with warm spices.
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No. 1Luxury · $250+
61%Similar accords, often for lessKashaya · KenzoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 22 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Main Accords
Woody Citrus
When to Wear
Who Wears It
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2001 by Clive Christian, No. 1 Masculine is a masterclass in restrained elegance crafted by perfumer Patricia Choux. The composition opens with a bright snap of lime and nutmeg before unfolding into a luminous heart of lily of the valley and iris, an unexpected touch that lifts its refinement. The sandalwood base emerges like silk against skin, creating a fragrance that feels both lasting and utterly present, woody yet ethereal.
Given its strong sillage and long-lasting nature, one or two sprays is sufficient to ensure it lingers throughout the day. The bright lime top note fades quickly, but the woody base carries the scent for hours, making it ideal for daytime wear.
Fig. 01 — No. 1, Clive Christian
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Patricia Choux
Patricia Choux grew up in Burgundy and studied biochemistry before entering ISIPCA in 1993, interning at Florasynth under Dominique Ropion.
The No. 1 line
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Designer Clive Christian
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The originalNo. 1Clive Christian · Luxury · $250+Kenzo · 1993KashayaShares 6 of its 22 notes$40–100★ 3.88 (799)55%Match
Lancôme · 1990TrésorShares 6 of its 15 notes$100–250★ 3.65 (13,311)58%Match
Donna Karan · 1994DKShares 6 of its 27 notes$40–100★ 4.58 (231)57%Match
Donna Karan · 1992Donna KaranShares 6 of its 27 notes$40–100★ 4.15 (274)
With Clive Christian Amber Absolute Oil
Adds fresh spicy, citrus and musky; shares bergamot and rose and 3 more notes.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 43%, disliked or hated by 18%.