No 1
“No 1 by Prudence Paris is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a warm spicy, woody composition with a sweet undertone. Voted best for spring wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2015, No. 1 by Prudence Paris is a composition that weaves together warm spices and earthy woods into an intriguing olfactory blend. The fragrance opens with the brightness of bergamot and ylang-ylang, quickly enveloped by the warmth of cinnamon and cloves. At its heart, immortelle, rose, and jasmine introduce a delicate sweetness that is neither overpowering nor too subtle. As it settles, oakmoss and patchouli lend an earthy depth, while sandalwood and agarwood (oud) add a rich, woody base. This complexity makes No. 1 a fragrance for those who appreciate layers and nuance.
Composition & Character
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When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
No. 1 blooms best when applied to pulse points — the wrists and neck — allowing the rich base notes to emerge gradually over time. Given its complexity, it's better suited for cooler evenings or indoor settings where its layers can be fully appreciated close to skin.
Prudence Kilgour
Founding perfumer · 1 fragrances
Prudence Kilgour, born in Australia, moved to London and then New York at 25 to design for fashion houses. After marrying in 1987, she and her husband settled on a small farm in the Perigord region of France, then followed his career to Hong Kong, where she founded the silk lingerie label Prudenzia. In 2005 she launched her first fragrance, Prudence, founding the Paris-based family perfume house Prudence Paris.
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet confidence of an autumn evening, where the air is crisp with warmth and earthy notes linger in the coolness.
Fig. 01 — No 1, Prudence Paris
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