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No. 1 Passant Guardant
A cozy library where the scent of warm spices and rich florals mingles with the aroma of leather-bound books and polished wood.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
No. 1 Passant GuardantLuxury · $250+
63%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
The story behind the bottle.
No. 1 Passant Guardant by Clive Christian, launched in 2014, is an Oriental Floral fragrance that embodies the brand's commitment to luxury and tradition. The scent opens with a vibrant fruity bouquet of plum, peach, and pineapple, balanced with zesty lemon and bergamot. As it evolves, warm spices like cardamom and pimento add depth before settling into a rich base of vanilla, benzoin, tonka bean, and sandalwood. This composition creates an elegant contrast between freshness and warmth, making it both inviting and sophisticated.
This parfum concentration means No. 1 Passant Guardant is best applied sparingly — a single spray to each wrist will suffice. The fruity top notes are short-lived, but the base layers develop over time for lasting warmth. It's best worn in cooler weather when its rich, enveloping qualities can shine.
Fig. 01 — No. 1 Passant Guardant, Clive Christian
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Designer Clive Christian
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The originalNo. 1 Passant GuardantClive Christian · Luxury · $250+Kenzo · 1993KashayaShares 6 of its 22 notes$40–100★ 3.88 (799)63%Match
Donna Karan · 1994DKShares 6 of its 27 notes$40–100★ 4.58 (231)61%Match
Donna Karan · 1992Donna KaranShares 6 of its 27 notes$40–100★ 4.15 (274)58%Match
Joop · 1990Joop! Berlin Joop!Shares 6 of its 21 notes$40–100★ 4.18 (239)
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Adds fresh spicy and green; shares amber.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 41%, disliked or hated by 41%.