No. 1
“The quiet confidence of a man who needs no introduction”
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Respected, if divisive — a powdery, sweet composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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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.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Main Accords
Woody Citrus
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
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.
Patricia Choux
Founding perfumer · 12 fragrances
Patricia Choux grew up in Burgundy and studied biochemistry before entering ISIPCA in 1993, interning at Florasynth under Dominique Ropion. After graduating ISIPCA in 1996, she joined Créations Aromatiques, then Haarmann & Reimer (now part of Symrise), creating early fragrances for The Body Shop, Marc Jacobs, and Biehl Parfumkunstwerke. She has lived and worked in New York since 2005, contributing to Clive Christian's Imperial Coronation fragrances, and joined Mane's New York branch in 2015.
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
Fig. 01 — No. 1, Clive Christian
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