No. 1 Clive Christian for men

Wore this on a walk to the grocery store today. It smells pleasant in a soft breeze. At almost $800 retail, the assumption ought to be that it will smell pleasant, at the very least, right? However, it doesn't smell that pleasant, especially given what it purports to be: the masculine magnum opus of a high-dollar luxury perfume brand.

First, I would never purchase a full bottle of this fragrance, without even taking its price into account. Second, taking its price into account, this fragrance is absolutely laughable. There is nothing about the smell of this fragrance that warrants its price tag. If you are going to make an extremely expensive halo fragrance (literally titled No. 1), it needs to be an absolute home run; this fragrance is barely a bunt.

Finally, while I was in the store, I felt so self-conscious and avoided walking near anyone out of fear they might smell me and wonder why a young man is walking around wearing a grandmother's perfume. It's powdery and floral, with sandalwood and vanilla base notes. Think a Chanel No. 5-type fragrance, but slightly more modern and sweeter. I can't imagine a world in which anyone finds this fragrance to be remotely masculine; and for this, once again, to be your masculine MAGNUM OPUS... what was this brand thinking?

Bottom line, sample this to say that you have, but not because you might otherwise miss out on a great fragrance. You won't. This is not that.

Obtained a 2ml vial of this perfume just to test what's the hype is all about.

First impression of the smell: Luxurious. You know it's not one of those cheap perfumes; this belongs to the high society, easily upper class stuff. The potency & richness of the juice can be felt immediately. They don't skimp on the ingredients. Nothing synthetic or 'pharmacy perfume' vibe at all. Chanel-like quality.

Secondly, although it's written on the bottle as 'oriental woody', it has a very floral scent. A good mixture of different type of flowers, but I can't pinpoint to any dominating note. I can imagine an elegant elderly woman, either an aristocrat or CEO wearing this on a formal ocassion. Young girls won't wear this; it's too 'mature', 'serious' and 'heavy' for them to carry it. No way this is a nightclub material, especially with that mild powdery drydown.

Thirdly, yes you read it right, I mentioned about females. I find it amusing that this is categorised as a perfume for men. Put it on a blind test, I bet 90% of men would think this is a legit feminine profile. Wearing this would not accentuate your masculinity in any way.

Overall, great perfume, but only for a specific group of people: rich, elderly women.

I did not like this one at all, it was so powdery and I wish I knew that before buying. It’s great for a grandma but not my style.

Yuck!! I’m so glad I quit blind buying fragrances. This is so off putting to my nose. It’s sour and powdery. It kind of reminds me of a bad version of Chanel Boy. Definitely try before buying a bottle of this mess.
Update.. it’s worse than what I had originally reported. What a nasty over priced piece of sh!t. I still smell a bit of Boy but now I’m getting a bit of Mr Burberry EDP. Ugh!! Total scrubber.

Strong Aldehydic linalool green spicy powdery musky coumarinic scent with a fougere touch it has something of Chanel No 5 with evernyl civet camshmeran hedione iso e super addition classy quality scent but nothing special overpriced !

8/10

This is pure luxury in a bottle. The aromatic notes are spicy, warm and fresh at the same time, and the scent is not too overpowering, but mildly alluring and teasing to the senses. Feminine or even androgynous. Highly sophisticated and elevated, perfect for romantic dinners and for making a strong first impression. If there’s any perfume I would call “old money” it would be this one. As a young lady I find this scent quite mature, so I reserve it for special occasions. Clive Christian is a true artisan when it comes to classy perfumes.

No.1 by Clive Christian was the most expensive perfume in the world upon its initial release in 2001, and while it’s no longer the most expensive out there, it’s still hideously overpriced despite being a lovely scent.

Initially it opens quite aromatic with a green artemisia combined with warm spices of nutmeg, cardamom and pimento. This is paired with a strikingly contrasting lime and mandarin which are juicy and tangy. A soft floral heart joins this odd medley of notes - namely orris, ylang and lily-of-the-valley.

As the citrus begins to dissipate, the warm spices linger and begin to blend very well with the powdery florals - before a soft, creamy base of sandalwood and sweet tonka bean begins to emerge.

This is a beautifully masculine and gentlemanly fragrance which does indeed exude wealth and power, however it’s a fairly strange blend of notes which won’t be for everyone and I really can’t see why this is priced so highly apart from being a publicity stunt.

Clive Christian No 1 is truly a magnificent work of art. Like any masterpiece let it speak to you first. I don't get the negative reviews posted here. This is British perfumery at its best and reminds me somehow of the luxurious life of the rich people of the Victorian London. I tried this fragrance first about ten years back at the Clive Christian Dubai Mall boutique and have never been without it since then. My experience at the friendly Clive Christian boutique was amazing. I also saw a rich Shaikh buying Clive Christian No 1 and leaving in a hurry. This was then (just as it is now) a hugely popular fragrance.

This opens with a heavenly, refined blast of finest cardamom, nutmeg and florals. Nutmeg & florals here remain prominent throughout. Aged Mysore sandalwood adds a great deal of depth to the perfume. Age has brought so many mellowed, aromatic changes in sandalwood as is evident here. This perfume will certainly get compliments for you. One spritz from the bottle on the sleeve and even after a wash it smells like some heavenly powder. Just make sure you buy from a very trusted source

Expensive? Yep. Sadly the finest things in life are expensive.

I bought this perfume for my husband because of how impressed I was with this scent. I wear it from sometimes when I want to feel extremely powerful and Royal. The price is crazy but the scent is worth having even if it is the 10mls. I remember the first time some guys in my church smelt this perfume. When I applied one spray on one of the guys in the morning, he called me later in the evening to tell me that when he got home and hugged his Mum, she told him he smelt like a wealthy man.

So there you have it. The vibe you get from this perfume is rich dude who is confident to the core of his being.

This is the only scent I have ever tried from the Clive Christian range and it will always be greatly appreciated.

The user below me posts chatGPT wall-of-text as reviews for everything. Is there a way to ban it?

Edit: AI post got removed!

I tried a sample of this and went about my day thinking nothing of it. The dominant smell for me is baby powder--not unpleasant in any way, but just not my thing. I was shocked by the compliments I received that morning. The projection is pretty solid, and about 4 hours into wearing it it is still quite noticeable.

Definitely an old fashioned scent. If I didn't know better, I'd have guessed this was a 1950/1960s creation.

Leans more toward a feminine scent. I wear a lot of unisex fragrances, but I do think this would work much better for a woman. Has a lot of similarities to Chanel No 5.

Definitely not worth the price. Even if I am receiving more compliments than I would expect in a normal day.

Elegant and exclusive. Very soapy but at the same time sophisticated. High level parfumery and a classic. I think it fits perfectly with an elegant attire. Very expensive, may be the most expensive in my collection, but worth every penny.

So figured I would make a new update after my initial testing back in April. I have not smelled this sample again until today and all of a sudden it is so much better than my initial reaction! This is still very much a vintage-smelling fragrance but so well blended. The white florals in this are sweet but not overbearing and everything blends together to create a green/white/citrusy concoction. Hard to describe as the notes do not pronounce themselves heavily but it is a fragrance that will be noticed and others will probably like. A good signature scent as it can work in any season easily.

Smells like a more accesible version of Amouage Gold. But because it's more tame than Gold it simultaneously is a tad boring and smells more like a nice bar of soap. It also reminds me of Alain Delon Iquitos but without rose.

Very chypre old fashion style , I feel very strong white florals it’s strong one ,
I guess you have to like this style , i find it for more mature

It smells like you got in a subway car with a woman wearing Guerlain L'Heure Bleue on one side and a man who pissed himself in the same crusted sweatpants for several months in a row, and after 10 minutes or so he moves slightly further away from you and a teenage boy wearing Polo Sport takes his seat.

Good, but the price overshadows: too expensive!

This is a weird one. When I initially sprayed it one it gave me that urinal puck scent. It's animatic and floral. The dry down is far better as it becomes softer more floral and powdery. I would not buy this fragrance though.

Powdery, feminine-leaning vintage fragrance created for a modern world.

I feel there are other fragrances that do this better, such as Enslaved by Roja, or any of the three original recreated fragrances from Grossmith (Phul-Nana, Hasu-no-Hana, Shem El Nessim). Perhaps in 2001 this was ground-breaking though.

Not worth the price by any means.

Nice enough scent, overpriced to comical levels. Easy pass IMO, even discounted.

For this type of animalic floral scent at a fraction of the price I'd grab Salome instead.
At this price, if you're going there, I'd recommend Diaghilev or Spice & Wood over this, for example.

CC No 1 might've been noteworthy in 2001 but I honestly couldn't care less wearing it today.

This stuff smells amazing.. But being someone who only makes $85,000 a year , I sadly cannot afford this treasure.

just tried this today, for some people maybe they cant tolerant with this smells because it's very strong and it can smell like an offensive & weird perfumes for people that rarely explore notes. But for me, i smell strong bouquet flowers in it. and it really smells classy & elegant. You will smell like a Prince, Like a Lord, Like a KING.

edit : but sometimes i smell strong toilet cleaner to kill worms. Leans Feminime, 2-3 hours projection, longevity around 6-7hr.

It is funny to read all the repulsed peoples reviews :) one even wrote he would rather rub cat Pee on himself, that sounds lovely, you go spray your bleu de Chanel with your untrained nose. No 1 is not for everybody, and certainly not for you.
This is not Just a perfume, this is an experience. This is what seperates you and me, the donkey and the horse, the synthetic trainwreck and the beautiful natural ingrediens.
Bye Felicia

Inside the sumptuous gold dipped flacon of No. 1 masculine, an exuberant bouquet of aldehydic florals, ambers and spices celebrates a refined classic scent.

Citrus-tinged heliotrope and iris combined with the intoxicating ylang-ylang reign the heart of the fragrance veiled in incense smoke. A subtle soapiness and pleasant sweetness carries itself throughout the fragrance.

Rich vetiver, cardamom and various other spices give the scent an intensely green, herbal undertone. The spices and woody backdrop as well as the indolic quality to the floral notes prevent them from being too vibrant.

No. 1 has an inherently vintage character yet to my nose it is still modern-smelling and relevant. The fragrance is unapologetically floral and heady for one that is marketed specifically for men but I quite like that unisex appeal. This scent will most likely not be for every man and requires an open-mindedness.

The drydown lends itself to the sensuality of amber, copious amount of powdery musk and smoky sandalwood which round up the whole composition seamlessly with patchouli and a lick of creamy vanilla. I can see myself wearing this decadent scent mainly during the autumn/winter with its distinguished character and outstanding performance.

Major props to CC for creating a floral, powdery "masculine" scent (such an antiquated concept). The floral notes are quite heady. Plus, the powder factor is huge. On me, this smells a bit like L'Heure Bleue with a lot of added ylang-ylang and rose or Chanel No. 5 with added heliotrope and more vanilla. It smells luxurious and lasts forever. It's also completely linear on me.

Ask me about a scent I would wear on an island, and I could only pick one! This is definitely it!! Powdery, balmy, just amazing and never boring!

The most expensive fragrance in the world with over 250 ingredients. Is it any good?
I expected to be teleported to an English Castle 🏰
For the price it should at least mow my lawn or do my taxes.

Anyway, yes it's good. It's got so many ingredients I can't really describe it but in a nutshell I get rose, citrus, florals and woods. Powdery, woody with some vintage musk. Wore it in the heat walking around outdoors shopping and having lunch. Good longevity, didn't seem to have crazy projection but I was sweating so that probably diluted it.

Didn't seem feminine on my skin. This is one I think I would need to spend some time with to get all the facets. Overall I think it's really good but I'm not going to mortgage a kidney for a bottle. Maybe I'll get a decant for some more wearings.

7.5/10

Nice perfume, but too feminine and floral for my taste ..

This is the most expensive internet blind-buy I ever did, and regret it. People use the verbal stroking to try to make this seem sophisticated, but it literally smells like the smells of office buildings and museums after they've been cleaned. It doesn't smell like men's cologne or women's perfume at all. It smells more like executive environments than a cologne. Maybe that was the point? I don't know.

اجمل اشيائي
اضعك في رفٍ وحدك
بعيدا عن الجميع
لأهب لك كل المساحات
..
لاجعل منك محور الكون
و جلّ اهتمامي ، و غاية شغفي
و جنون عشقي و نار شوقي
..
كلايف كريستيان رقم ١

I just purchased an old school bottle of this precious juice from a reputable eBayer - got the men's 50ml for a decent price. This is one of the most amazing scents I've ever smelled. Ever. I'm a new user here, but I've been a fragrance guy for about a decade now. This is, by far, the most incredibly smooth dry down. The middle notes are pretty dang apparent at first spray and the first 20ish minutes; however, the base and top notes start showing up after that half hour mark on my skin, and boy is it amazing. I love the complexity of the notes - somehow, they all work just so beautifully well. I implore everyone to at least try a sample spray or two of this. Really, you only need one or two sprays. Seriously, it wears well, and does a fine job projecting. Moms like it, dads like it, grammies like it, grampies like it, dudes like it, gals like it, your dog likes it. Just get it!

No.1 Masculine by Clive Christian, is a type of scent I did not expect to smell like is does. Upon spraying it on my first thought was "Hmm I accidentely got the feminine version" (since the Original Collection by Clive Christian had a Masculine and Feminine fragrance for every scent). Because it opens up with strong florals. Eventhough the top notes arent florals, the florals are the frontrunners from the start. Especially the Iris and Ylang-Ylang are the main players here, creating this enourmous clean soapy bubble. There are some spices listed and citrusses. The citrusses are only present in the start which give the scent the floral overdose, very supporting in this role. And after these fade, the spice show up. The floral soapy vibe is always present and at the foreground, but you can smell the spices in the back. It almost turns into a fougere type of fragrance. The base notes of sandalwood, amber, vanilla, musk, tonka, vetiver and cedar wood create the warmer, ambery dry down that is still soapy and powdery. Its a unique scent for a man. Unique since there arent many florals marketed towards men. I dont think many will like it though, it requires a special type of taste and and special type of style to pull this off! It will definitely impress those around you though, since this is a power scent!

This perfume is just dreadful! It gives me a similar sensation I got from Jaïpur Homme (not that they smell the same) in that it reeks of baby talcum powder with flowers and civet...a man is crazy if he wants to smell like this! Plus, a 50 ml. bottle sells for $600, which is an utter, ludicrous joke. What are they thinking?

Conclusion: I'd rather rub cat's pee on my body than wear this abomination. It should be renamed "No. 1 Scrub-off."

Last year I bought two 10ml bottles for the princely sum of £35 each. Now you can only buy the 50ml bottle for £525. Absolute joke that anyone would dare pay that price.

I just spilled half of my vtg sample, so I figured I might as well review it.

Opens with a soapy quasi aldehydic LOTV citrus ylang-ylang combo. To give you an idea, if Chanel were to come up with something for the royals, it would probably smell similar to this. It's classic, not manly or blue or Fougere, but if a man wears this you just know he is something else. I honestly don't think any man can pull this off, as this can come across as grandma-ish, as the materials suggest it would.

If you go and drink a Dom Perignon and your next thought is: "Did I just pay 400 bucks for a bottle of this?" then this is not for you. The ingredients are top-notch quality, but they are built in a very refined way. Before the fragrance gives way to its heart, it turns slightly herbal and spicy without popping the bubble of soapiness. Then, you get a big iris/sandalwood/heliotrope, and then some rose. An amber starts to rise right after, and it's gorgeous. At this stage, the million bucks man is fully developed. There is something about floral ambers that scream luxury (1888 Xerjoff), and this is a hyper balanced aldehydic floral ambery treat with some woody backbone.

Regarding the price, you can find this in the 200-300 range easily, and compared to so many other luxe frags out there, the price is fair if you're purchasing a vintage. I wouldn't bother with the newer ones as they already went under L'Oreal cost-cutting regimes.

I have the suspicion this has been reformulated. I bought a full bottle of this back in 2015 that I resold and I recently got a sample of this, and it smells different.

I remember this scent smelling like a million dollar man. Powerful, confident, oozing luxury and good taste. Now it's... so watered down and rather feminine.

Can anyone confirm?

Update: I've neglected wear this one for a while because I thought it wasn't great for Summer, but I wanted to break it back out. Man, I've missed it! I fell in love all over! THE best longevity of all fragrances I own! Projects great for at least 7 hours in heat, and it's a skin scent (a strong one at that) until you wash it off. Had it on almost 12 hours yesterday, and it was gorgeous all day! Felt like I should've had a pinstripe suit on instead, though.

So pretty when first sprayed, although a little mature, but that wood that rolls in after is just wonderful. I never want to be without at least a 10 mL of this in my collection! Luckily, I've got a full bottle. It's so strong that it will last a looooong time because you have to apply so sparingly so you don't knock everyone out.

Still 10/10 on every front for me!

At first I wasn't sure. But the dry down it's like extra notes come out. Love it one of my faves. Smells old school distinguished gentlemen type. Glad they sell 10ml for £35.00 as I could nout afford an 100ml. But if I could I would definitely buy it. Lasts very very long.

I've not been terribly impressed with the fragrances I've sampled from this house until this. This calls back to a whole different era in my imagination, a land before aqua scents where fresh was of no concern, and scents were captivating. This blend is magical, piercing the senses with a huge floral opening that smells very genuine, like a rare exotic jungle flower that is large and stands alone, emitting a warm, musky, yet pungent aroma bordering on pheromone. It dries into a most luxurious sandalwood with a slightly soapy or waxy floral note, like the smell of angel trumpet. A touch of tonka engages the wood, and the whole composition borders on too busy with it's epic palette, but holds together the whole way. Utterly elegant and seductive, this seems to me like it would be incredible on a woman's skin, it's very floral for a men's fragrance. Masterpiece.

It smells like the highest level of luxury and elegance. A perfect blend of floral,woody, spicy and powdery notes. A bit "over the top" floral in the start, but the magic comes in the drydown after 20-30 minutes.
A nice, classy attire is required.

Got a small, very nicely priced decant. My first impression is Georgio Beverly Hills for Men, circa 1988. That's not a bad thing if you remember what it used to smell like (they still make it, modern formulation is a complete fraud). I swear it seems like some of today's expensive niche frags are what we used to be able to get at designer prices. Other examples include Original Santal (old Joop) and Beau du Jour (old Drakkar).
Edit (three months later): This stuff is truly fantastic, just the ultimate that I've ever tried. Takes a bit getting used to but the floral opening is so rich it just doesn't bother me and of course the dry down is epic. I'm not impressed by the price, I have no problem calling so many other CC's trash and X, while very nice, is not on par with the other two of the CC "Big Three" IMO. My point is this lives up to they hype. It performs well and smells divine. I've found multiple decants in the $125-$150 oz range and it's worth every penny of that and more...

An authorized CC store decided to quit carrying the brand, and they cut prices in half. Combining with some coupon codes and rewards points, I purchased 4 from the brand (1872, No. 1, Rock Rose, and X) for much more relatively reasonable prices because I doubted I'd ever get an opportunity to get shady eBay-like deals from a real boutique--no worry of authenticity or spoilage. Got this 50 mL for $382.50, normally $850-$865. I feel like that's worth mentioning.

The box is identical to the others in the original collection, just a gold outer-box. Disappointing for a fragrance that's over double the cost. The bottle is a lovely gold glass. Only a slight imperfection at the bottom corner of my bottle--like a dent, which is ridiculous to have at this price. You can only tell if you're holding the bottle and looking at the bottom or looking from the right angle when it's sat down. This aside, picking up the bottle feels special; I'm lucky to have this!

I heavily debated on buying this, even at the "good deal" that I was getting. The first time I tried it, I thought it was straight old lady Chanel No. 5. As it settled in, I was on the fence. Then I tried it again, and this time got a heavily sprayed tester card to put in my car. That sold me. It was just so wonderful that I had that "Okay, I get it" moment. NO regrets buying this! Haters of this often likely can't afford it, want to talk it down, and probably go into smelling it without an objective nose. If you appreciate nicer things, you're going to appreciate this; it smells expensive without a doubt, even if the scent isn't quite your cup of tea.

This is a scent for a dapper gentleman, which I like to pretend to be. This pairs perfectly with my finest suit, and it adds that perfect next level to stand out. It's the perfect amount of floral that ties in so nicely with the woody notes. Then there's just a hint of powder that tickles the nose to make this smooth--almost as if it's a bridge in the middle to join the floral and woody notes. It just keeps getting better all day. This is my confidence fragrance, which every man needs. Putting this on makes me feel like I need to be stepping into a Ferrari driving into London to broker a large contract, not a Jeep Cherokee heading into Jackson, Mississippi.

You come to like the opening, which is granted a tiny bit old lady, but that phase only lasts about 10-40 minutes or so. Then it's just the most heavenly cloud of luxurious woody notes with a masculine floral. It's not sharp; it's suave. I don't think anyone could say it stinks. There may be a few people who don't like it, but you won't get anyone who just plain turns his or her nose up at you--or covers it.

You only need a VERY small amount. I spray around a half spray on the wrist and behind the ear, and I'm good for the day. This is very potent and intoxicating stuff. It's good year round I think, but it's going to shine best in any season but Summer. Don't get me wrong, I still have worn it a lot this Summer without regret and have loved it, but it's probably going to be even better when the temperature drops.

Longevity is incredible, usually 10-12 hours or longer--often longer. It gets closer to the skin after about 6 hours, and really becomes closer to a skin scent after about 8 or so. I've only had this for the hot and humid MS summer, so I can't comment fully on performance yet since my skin eats perfume when it's hot. However, it's performed very well for the conditions.

Is this full bottle worthy? I think so. At $850? If you have the money and appreciate finer things enough and have run out of other fragrances that don't have you bored, then yes. Would I buy it at $850? No, I honestly wouldn't. Clive Christian directly sells a 10 mL for $95; I'll get that if I ever run out. I think that's not an awful price for this fragrance--especially since you must use it sparingly. I never want to be without this one again!

10/10 scent--very unique, 10/10 longevity, 10/10 sillage--very engulfing.

If you want to buy gold and diamond, go buy gold and diamond :D

I’m confused. You can buy a 10ml sample from CC for £35. Yet a 30ml bottle costs £295. Can anyone elaborate why?

The reviewer who said this smelled like 'Charlie' was right - it smells like a budget classic old school women's slightly soapy/powdery animalic fragrance that you would find at Boots. Quality-wise it may be good quality, but that's the scent-type you're getting.

It’s an extraordinarily complicated concoction of notes, but they have been expertly blended to produce this refreshing, uplifting and very pleasant fragrance.

I love the strength of this fragrance because so many scents lack it these days.

But it's a bit too feminine for me, and for that, I would not consider spending the money on this.

I'd sample it, it's worth the try.

Smells like Amouage Gold Man.

You can resent the price or design of the bottle but it's silly to deny the beauty of this fragrance, fine! 10/10

Echarle veiver a un perfume de 500 euros es como echarle limpiacristales a un gin-tonic

This is an exquisite iris fragrance crafted from flawless natural extracts. It is unabashedly floral for a masculine scent yet simultaneously earthy and rugged beneath the surface. Smelt up close, it has an intensely vegetal, green undertone similar to X for Men. There is also a strong resinous note of labdanum in the amber accord that helps propel the iris to soaring altitudes. The sillage is enormous yet ethereal like an imperceptible mist.

Its overall effect is similar to that of MPG’s classic, Iris Bleu Gris, except more contemporary. Unlike IBG, No 1 balances florals and aromatics without producing that “soapy” vibe characteristic of old-school fragrances.

The price is what you should expect, and also fine—far cheaper than some of those 1ml oud oils that go for thousands.

Scent: 10/10
Sillage: 6-10 feet
Longevity: 8+ hours
Key word: Classy

In spite of everything bad I heard about Clive Christian No 1 for Man, I adore this fragrance from the bottom of my heart. It's feminine, traditional, old fashioned, powdery, floral smell, which put it in my top 10 fragrances of all time. Maybe I like it so much because I adore Chanel No 5 and Amouage Gold, I'm not sure. However, this is classic for men. This is an extrait de parfum, not eau de parfum and has 20% of essential oils. Lasts easily more than 10 hours and projects nice. Price is huge, but this is not for everybody.

My mark for this scent: 10/10.

I enjoy this fragrance. It has an old school vibe to me, yet doesn't seem dated. Makes me feel like a million bucks. It's expensive, and I'm not sure it's worth the sticker price, I imagine the bottle takes up alot of the sticker shock you see.

I own and wear most of Clive Christians fragrances. Hands down this is my favorite fragrance of all time. I've had 3 bottles of the #1. At one point it was my signature cologne and I was wearing daily, however, it became a bit expensive to do that. The cologne initial and dry down smells awesome and you get many compliments. So now I wear Clive Christians X for men as my everyday cologne.

Scent: 9/10
Projection: 9/10
Longevity: 9/10

oh no.. perfume fight....this is rich....LOL

First, let's NOT talk about the price. The price is NOT an attribute of a product - it is just a market indicator. THE PRICE IS NOT WHAT YOU SMELL. Neither is the price a component of the perfume, nor a scent, not even any other ingredient. Besides, this is NOT a very expensive stuff - I am used to wearing perfumes in this price range and have no problem buying them.

Now, let's speak about the perfume itself. To me, this is a stench somewhere between repulsive and repellent. Absolutely disgusting a reek. Within, I can predominantly detect a note of natural manure and a chemical insect block. Worse yet, this liquid headache is obviously blended from top quality components, so once you spray it on, you'll hardly get rid of it without taking three hot baths and machine washing your clothes properly.

I gave my freshly opened flaon of this stuff to a man I know from our riding club. Actually, he's not my friend, just an acqaintance. He says he likes wearing this perfume on rainy days, so why not let him enjoy something that I can't.

A cheap combination between Charlie revlon and First Van Cleef, and a joke considering the ridiculous price. No, thanks. Don t expect the same quality and complexity as FIRST by Van Cleef, especially considering the vintage editions.
An overpriced lack of creativity with a strong AVON-like vibe. Don t throw your money on the window...

Total disappointment. 95% same as cheapie Charlie...that's all....

This is how an older english lord sitting in a palace smells like.

A piece of art. Alas, its too expensive ! $$$

very potent old school musky/citrus/floral,fresh & sophisticated,long lasting beast,just too gentle & feminine for a dude in a dark suit!

I like how it smells on me and on my man
I agree it could be considered as unisex but it leans more towards masculinity as it dries down.I don't know many floral masculine fragrances so I'm excited to try one.it's strange to see so many negative reviews,it smells very pleasant and kind of safe to me.a nice blend of powdery flowers,woody notes and a hint of spicy citruses
The question is:am I going to buy it?
My answer is:yes,why not?I'd definitely buy it for my man if I was a billionaire!but while I really like it,I don't love it enough to save this much money for it
P.s:it doesn't smell like van cleef first to my nose

هذا الخط العطري يندرج تحت قائمة العطور الارستقراطية القديمة
مثل شانيل رقم ٥ و فيرست من فان كليف

لكن هذا العطر
من الطراز الاول
الاجمل في هذا الخط وعلى الاطلاق
يتربع على عرش الجمال
كلاسيكي عصري
متميز لا يقبل المقارنة باي عطر اخر

نعم كما يقول احد الاخوة
انه الكمال العطري

I normally don't fault a fragrance for being expensive nor give credit to a fragrance for being inexpensive.

But I think at $865 I need to consider price. If this were $100-$300, I'd say it is a really nice, complex floral scent for a more formal occasion. There's certainly quality here, but the price is just begging to be pointed out. The entire marketing campaign is based on price.

An impressive scent on its own, but in context of its price, an unmitigated failure.

Fragrance Review For No. 1

Clive Christian

Top Notes

Lime Mandarin Orange Grapefruit Cardamom Nutmeg Paprika Caraway Artemisia

Middle Notes

Lily of the Valley Rose Jasmine Iris Ylang Ylang Heliotrope

Base Notes

Virginia Cedar Wood Sandalwood Vetiver Vanilla Tonka Amber Musk


Launched in 2001, and earning a UK FIFI Award for the design of the baccarat crystal bottle alone - not the scent - this is an expensive piece of garbage. I am wearing it because it's been on me for Thanksgiving as a friend of mine gave it to me as a gift but I'm going to wrap it up and make it into a Christmas present for a friend. This is not my type of perfume. I hate to write a critically negative review and always find at least one thing to like about a fragrance. But this time there were too many dislikes.
First of all the price ranges from 800 and up, and frankly I'd rather smell of an Avon perfume, or Stetson by Coty LOL This fragrance is dull and predictable and it's only merit is the unisex body.

The top notes consist of citruses: sharp mandarin orange peel, and grapefruit galore. Fresh and sweet, with paprika mingling with grapefruit & spices of caraway and nutmeg. The scent smells fruity-spicy-floral. The floral heart is composed of rose, lily of the valley, ylang ylang heliotrope and jasmine. These flowers are normally found in women's fragrances. I don't think the flowers are interesting enough nor complex. There is no rose scent or heliotrope. I get mostly ylang ylang and a bit of jasmine. The florals seem to turn into a powder for a little bit.

Before long the masculine notes appear in the dry down which is where the base notes make their appearance. Vetiver, musk, and woodsy notes. This is a somewhat aromatic and woodsy vanilla dry down. But still it's not enough to get me excited. I prefer the dry down to something like Aramis Devin. This is woodsy but the florals and the fruit are the major players. Some men will find this too feminine. For it's price and all the hype, it's not worth it. There are much better frags from quality and expensive houses like CREED KILIAN and TOM FORD. So stick to any of those houses for better fragrances at pricy prices.

This stuff is not worth the price or the packaging. This is the opposite of some great drug store fragrances like Emeraude which smell expensive at a cheap price. This stuff smells CHEAP AT AN EXPENSIVE PRICE.

I'm done.

A scent full of contrasts. For men yet feminine leaning and defined by its wonderful floral heart. Fresh yet indolic with prominent ylang, powdery iris and heliotrope. Gentle musky woods lead the floral bouquet into soft oriental territory.

Very much like Roja's Britannia, No1 is a scent for a self-assured and relaxed gentleman who enjoys the more delicate, sweeter, floriental side of perfume art. There is a fine air of Chanel as well and an overall vintage touch telling stories of better times: a bygone age where gentle mannerism was the expression of masculinity and kindness, restrained temperament and generosity of a man were valued as his greatest assets. No1 is not a perfume to show off with; haters would never understand that No1 is not worn to brag but out of respect toward one's company - be it for afternoon tea, or being Best Man. The strength of No1 is just perfect; everpresent like an aura and as reliable a company as one's own shadow.

Very much the perfect scent because it gives back so much.

The best way I can describe this is that it smells almost like a unisex or woman's perfume that becomes a man's cologne when it dries down. The opening notes is very floral and smell strongly of jasmine, then when it dries down in an hour or two, it becomes very masculine with the woody notes. Longevity is long lasting and sillage is moderate on me. I'll wear this in the summer where it can dry down faster. It really does smell nice once it dries down, but I don't think it justifies the price. Not something I would buy again.

I can truly understand the hate/love relationship that people seem to have for Clive Christian No.1 for men. I used to be one of those haters but now I'm lover. I don't know whether it's because my senses have changed or maybe it's that I never gave this scent a chance. Personally, I think this scent is misunderstood and it needs to be worn in a certain way. If your reviews/opinions on this scent are based on the first 10 minutes of its development, then you're not going to be satisfied. If you wear this on a cold, winter day, or evening, then you're probably not going to experience the pinnacle of its peak.

It is true, that the opening of this scent does resemble an "old grandma perfume". This scent is expensive "ridiculously overpriced". I think because these tend to be two of the most common reviews about No.1, it turns people off. With preconceived perceptions such as those, you're almost guaranteed to dislike it before you've even given it a chance.

I'm not going to give you a breakdown of how this smells to me. A scent like this needs to be experienced. The best information I can provide you with is to buy a 1ml sample and try it on during the warm summer months or in warmer hemispheres/climates. I've had women who have smelled this on a test strip and found it to be absolutely repulsing and I've also had the very same women smell it on me and have commented "OMG what are you wearing, you smell amazing".

Like I said get a sample... Pick a hot day or a tropical environment and wear it. I suggest applying it sparingly because too much will be a little over powering to the wearer. I would say this scent is more fitting for men ages 30-50. Give it a chance. Don't be distracted by its price or the first 10 mins of applying.

This fragrance represents the absolute disappointment. I don't see it as a worthy buying by all means let alone an overpriced expensive one. The only note that you'd notice is powder and nothing else.


5/10

Excellent smell. I saw that my friends(His name is Mevlüt H.) and I first sniffed. He is a medical student. Very very lazy. He is in a huge debt because of to buy this fragrance. at the moment can not pay. He was planning to sell the kidneys. "Atheist man should smell like, looks great," he said to me. I think that Muslim men should use it.

The composition opens with a hesperidic burst utilizing bergamot, lime, and Sicilian mandarin, which are gently mixed with spices of cardamom, nutmeg, caraway, and artemisia. The opening is certainly robust, and dare I say cloying and somewhat off putting initially. Heady florals dominate the second phase of Clive Christian's 'No. 1'. Muguet, rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, iris and heliotrope create a floral bouquet which initially rings very feminine for a male branded fragrance. Within this floral accord it is the exotic and indolent ylang-ylang which pierces through most prominently. Its searing yellow-floral scent is tamed by the powdery heliotrope and iris. In the base cedar, sandalwood, vetiver, amber, tonka bean and vanilla create a warm, sensuality. One is still able to notice the proceeding sweet florals, yet their femininity has been subdued by the musky, woody basenotes. It is here that the fragrance is at its most captivating.

For me, Clive Christian's 'No. 1' is all about contradictions. Here is a masculine fragrance utilizing an abundance of feminine florals. It is at once fresh and hesperidic, and then rich and oriental. Initially clean, powdery and later somewhat dirty and indolic. Unabashedly luxurious and original, I am hard pressed to compare 'No. 1' to any previously experienced fragrance of recent memory. Both elegant and refined, this composition seems perfect to be worn for a special and/or formal occasion. Its sillage, projection, and longevity are superb upon initial application, becoming average after one hour into the dry down. Due to its over reliance of floral heart notes, this can easily be considered unisex and worn by women. Many men may find it too feminine to personally own. I must admit my first reaction to smelling 'No. 1' was not a pleasant one. I found the overly harsh and cloying citrus, floral opening to be garish and obtrusive. With patience, the fragrance magically transformed itself into something quite beautiful after 30-60 minutes. I've learned to never again judge another scent based upon the initial few seconds after it being sprayed. Certainly it must live and breathe upon the skin first, allowing its full splendor to unfurl itself for our senses to adequately behold in its finest.

Read my complete in depth review at my personal fragrance blog

I've seen more expensive perfumes.

I find that form of advertising so tacky.
I want to love this brand I really do. Interesting heritage, beautiful bottles. I love gold etc. But when something has value it becomes expensive. Just because something is expensive, does not mean it is important. I dunno, it's all subjective. I have seen some lower priced selections and I have loved them.

If something has value, just simply charge what it is worth. But to go around bragging is a sign of an underlying weakness.

Having said all that, I don't mind this fragrance. Smells good.

Over time, I have become a huge fan of this. The most sophisticated scent I've come across.

I do have better things in life to spend 900 euros rather than in an edp...

Although this perfume really does turn into something rather special and unique eventually, for the price it commands, I think it should smell incredible from the very second it leaves the bottle and hits your skin. The fragrance opens with a pungent smell reminiscent to something I can imagine my great great grandmother would probably have enjoyed. I just don't think its acceptable to have to endure a harsh opening and wait over an hour to enjoy the fruits of this perfume. Unfortunately Clive Christian seem to have put all their effort into making the world's most expensive perfume, shame it isn't anywhere near the world's best.

No. 1 claims itself to be the most expensive perfume.
It isn´t. This comparison is as wise as its wearer.
Clive starts with a weird smell of body powder from the 80´s and settles down within 30 minutes to cinnamon icing sugar.
It´s too feminine and generic but pleasant.
There are better and more masculine alternatives.
1. Alternative:
Maxim's pour Homme Maxim`s de Paris for men
2. Alernative:
Heritage Guerlain for men

3. All in all almost similar character:
Yves Saint Laurent Yvresse

A fragrance without character, linear, simple and monotonous as an air freshner ... in a word ... useless...
The advertising on the bottle is embarrassing... Foolishly snob...

smells like an old womans parfume. it could be nice if the opening was not so feminine. the price also is ridiculous

I sprayed this on my wrist in a store to figure out why this fragrance is so expensive.

Personally this smells really old fashioned. I recognized that the ingredients are high quality but the blend is so boring and old fashioned. This fragrance is totally not sexy and it doesn't suit me.

I asked 10 ladies about their opinion and all of them are not impressed by it. Most of them said its boring. I told them the price after they have sniffed. They could not believe that this boring stuff is so expensive. Maybe its the bottle but the fragrance is so much overpriced.

Believe me you can better buy all your favourite designer fragrances instead of 1 bottle of this kitchy stuff.

I had very high expectations of this perfume and if you have such a high expectations, there is also a very high chance that you will get disappointed. When you initially know that this is the so-called most expensive perfume in the world, you do not expect something like the mass market fragrances but rather a high-quality classic perfume.

When I sprayed this one on my wrists, I smelled an old-fashioned, classic but definitely a satisfying perfume. Just as I thought it would be. But was it so spectacular that I would pay that price? Definitely not! Would I bought this when it was cheaper? No. Would I even wear this when it was for free? Perhaps.

And the most surprising was the text on the package: “The worlds most expensive perfume”. With such a brilliant marketing, you are guaranteed that you will sell it to a very specific niche market, whether the perfume is good or not.

i smelled it in clive christian store but there is some thing weird about it i cant remember its scent very well but i think its too woody much than floral but i like it

I was gifted a tiny sample from the manufacturer. It IS lovely, but wow...for THAT price tag? I don't know....even IF I could buy it I would probaly spend my perfume dollars on some other beautiful scents. Just didn't seem to knock me over , really....all I got was a creamy floral, it "did" have something that kept me intrigued for sure. And to be honest, IF I were to be honest with myself, that intrigue may have been only because I was thrilled to actually be trying on the brand.

Anonymous Women's perfume Circa 1970's. It's not as sweet, but still not a man's cologne. Buy it if you want to brag about the price tag, but not for the scent.

most expensive bottle...

In my opinion No. 1 from Clive Christian is the best perfume I have ever smelt. It's scent is unique and it's sillage is enormous it lasts 12 hours minimum in my skin. It's a fragrance that every time I wear it I feel happy (it makes me happy because it brings memories to me, although every time I wear it I am receiving a lot of compliments for my perfume so I can understand that the others love it as I do). As for the price I don't believe that we must measure everything with money, and art is one of those things (also perfumery). I don't regret for my choice at all, but this depends in everybody's will. (I put it an overall 11 / 10)

I was given the travel pack for men as a present and when trying the No1 I was very surprised that this is classed as a Mans scent, this is totally feminine and smells mainly of floral scents. I can't see how any man could pull this off without anyone assuming that they were wearing a unisex or women's perfume.

Maybe i got a fake set, so will be taking a trip down to Harrods and test it there.

I would say that you can tell the ingredients used were top notch and the packaging was very classy i don't think you can fake this product so maybe i do have a legit travel set but the scent doesn't work well on my skin.

Being a serious perfumista has its side effect: you simply don't get wow-ed anymore, or so you think...

It is difficult for me to be amazed the way I was many moons ago when giants like Dior Homme was fisrt sniffed. I thought it is a long lost sensation, until I tried this perfume, No.1 for Men. Now when you brand a perfume as the WORLD'S MOST EXPENSIVE fragrance, you will almost immediately get haters. Guilty as charged I was one of them, sceptical as ever. Never really gave this fragrance a chance to prove itself in retrospect, until recently when I was strolling in the mail waiting for my lady (eternity by definition), I walked past a shelf of Clive and so thought, what the hell, and picked up No.1 Men, dosed myself a spray expecting nothing more than another disappointment. To my surprise, I was wow-ed.

This fragrance began with a lush of florals that transported me back to the Victorian era. I can almost see the nobles and royals mingling around each another. It is very pleasant and I started smelling myself non-stop. Dashed another spray to my chest and there it is again! Simply beautiful. A gentleman's scent truely. When I rejoined with my lady the first thing she said was this, word for word in awe, "what magic did you spray, because you need more!" I had another compliment by a stranger as we rode the lift down to the carpark. Then another one as at the ticket booth. By the end of the day, it was clear; this has to be purchased. Mind you I live in Asia, where people don't even apologise let alone compliment a stranger, so it was a huge shocker for me to land so many in 1 day, with 3 sprays of No.1.

Now I understand the primary concern behind this fragrance; its crazy price. Almost around 12usd/ml. But if you are reading this, this means you are considering, so hear me out: don't walk away, there are cheaper options! I bought a tester bottle from UAE for 8usd/ml. Came with cap too. There was another listing for 6usd/ml but the mail was slightly too much for my destination. Bottomline, you can definitely get it cheaper. Do not give up on this fragrance like I did, for it is truly, No.1.

Okay so it's ridiculously priced but lets just get past that gimmick and judge it on it's merits.
It has real merits! Boy does this thing smell good and unique the note progression changes by the second right under your nose, a true sign of quality and complexity.
No.1 is so complex in fact it's hard to pick out the notes Ylang ylang is distinctive in the top notes and sandalwood is obvious but the rest is a curious floral, amber and strong musk mixture. The drydown is nice and soft but deep and long lasting as you'd expect.
I for one like No.1 because it's very interesting but I'm not crazy about it either.
The unfortunate thing about the price it is another factor that it rules me out of ever buying it. It's above the threshold of what I deem to be exceptable for 50mls of fragrance but it's all relative if you love it and can afford it.

I dont know?? Gosh, feed an entire needy country... Or wear this perfume? Absolutely laughable. Hey I have $9000.00 shoe laces I should sell.

Normally I would add some humor to my reviews to keep you reading along. But this is some seriously expensive fragrance people are buying here. All I can really say is if you want to buy a car for over $100,000 or $10,000 for a gold ring then go for it. For around $800 or $1200 No. 1 Clive Christian is a nice fragrance but I admit I rarely wear it. I got it for free yet it just sits there more like a decoration or trophy on my counter rather than a cologne. The longevity and sillage are average at best although lately its been pushing above average...like if my body is evolving and getting used to the scent.

The smell is a bit overwhelming by floral notes but thank goodness the warm spices do kick in after the initial spray. The sandalwood and nutmeg I recognize a mile away and it sticks around between 4 to 6 hours on my skin before it wears out. It is very unique and I admit none of my colognes smell like this... but elegant? Maybe I do not know what elegance smells like but overall a good scent. Is it worth the extra money? Sadly in my opinion no but if you got the cash to burn then get it! For now I will stick to my Creed Aventus and the much cheaper Magman.

8 out of 10

تستر کلیه محصولات کلیو با کیفیتی بیشتر از عادیش،با حجم 50 میل و بهای تقریبا نصف عادیش موجود میباشد...در صورت تمایل به خرید لطفا پیغام بگذارید

I did not loose my head over “Clive Christian No.1 for Men”. This perfume, this house is legendary for having a reputation of being the most exclusive and expensive perfume in all the land. Regal and extravagant in its presentation in a golden Baccarat crystal bottle topped with a five carat diamond it is indeed a very beautiful package fit for a king. It received the 2006 FIFI award for packaging and presentation and deservedly so. Alas I found what comes in that sumptuous bottle to be an empty olfactory experience. The banquet hall is deserted. The king is dead.

It is not a bad scent by any means but simply ordinary and fleeting at best in longevity. On my skin it dies in its youth lasting at most an hour. At these prices heads should roll for not living up to the hype.

The house claims to use the very best and most expensive of ingredients and I am sure they do but these notes do not come together with anything original, memorable or remarkable. The fragrance opens in a citrus and spice blend of lime, Mandarin Orange, grapefruit, and cardamom, nutmeg, artemisia, caraway that comes off to me as a simple orangeade soda pop. This fizzles out within seconds of hitting the skin.

The central notes of rose, lily of the valley, iris, ylang-ylang and heliotrope is simply a floral muddle to my nose. It struggles to bloom only do wither into my skin so swiftly as to make it near impossible for me to explore and enjoy what should be happening at this point. There is hardly a dry down where there are supposed to be notes of vanilla, Virginia cedar, vetiver, Tonka bean, musk and sandalwood. My skin very rarely eats a fragrance alive but on every testing of No.1 it swallowed the fragrance in one hungry gulp.

There are other Clive Christian perfumes out there to be explored and I do hope to find one that is more giving and generous than No.1 has proven to be. We shall see if the house of Clive Christian does have a perfume worthy of a king’s ransom. If not, then off with his head!

CLIVE CHRISTIAN NO.1 3 BRONZE STARS (TWO FOR PRESENTATION, ONE FOR FRAGRANCE)

(For the story behind my review check out my fragrance blog Scents Memory)

Sampled it the other day. MAJOR disappointment.
Yes, I can smell the expensive, good quality ingredients, but you can still be a 'bull in a china shop' and to me it is very unharmonious and rather jarring, like the orchestra rehearsing amongst themselves before the concert starts.
You can tell the individual notes/ quality ingredients but they do not "sing from the same hymn sheet".

Amouage "Gold" does a better story-telling IMHO.

4/10. :-(

EDIT:
How wrong was I when I thought CC1 for Men was not my cup of tea back in March 2013. After getting the travel set consisting 10ml of it and wearing it for a few times, I would say CC1 for Men is perfectly the kind of fragrances I enjoy and love. I want more and seriously thinking of getting a 50ml bottle as soon as I finish my 10ml bottle. (March 21, 2014)

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I smell high quality ingredients in this fragrance and understand why it is so expensive, which can be of many reasons; however, it is just not what I want. On the other hand, CC1 for Women is everything and it is so good that I bought it at the spot. I didn't get the full size bottle then as US$850/50ml was really too much to spend on one fragrance but did get the travel set of 10ml each of 1872 and X and No 1 for women for US$250, which is more affordable.

As a lover of CC fragrances and happy owner of C for men, X for men, No 1 for women, 1872 for women and X for women, IMO I think No 1 for men is just too 'manly' to my taste. I'm by no mean saying No 1 for men is not a good fragrance as it is just not me. However, I must point out that CC fragrances are made with mostly high quality natural ingredients and they need time to develop on your skin. You would be amazed how some of CC fragrances developed or I should say opened after you had them on for a few hours.

Sooooo being a complete fragrance junkie, I ordered the 3 sample sizes just to try this. Well, it is lovely, and while I'm not as adept as explaining all different notes I will try to explain my experience on day 1. Boy, I was excited to get this box! I couldn't rip the cellophane off quick enough. I grabbed that gold bottle! SPRAY!! Yes, yes, yes....it's very good, very lovely, very rich.....but....and I hate to have to add the but, because we all don't want a big but :D Anyways, I've had it on about 6 hours now, and I can't smell it on me, but perhaps others can. I will test it one day when I am out and about and see if I get compliments. To me, for 800 bucks for a FB, there is NO WAY I am ever going to pay that. It's just not that unique. To my nose and experience and reaction to the juice, I found that Gold by Amouage is much better. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. I suppose if you are married to a rock star, or a socialite then you can wear this. Even if I were in that status, there's many more gems out there that smell rich and lovely i.e. Amouage line. Give them a try. I would say Gold comes close to this, even better. I see the first review says it smells like Bvlgari pour Femme, and it does sort of to my nose. Gold and this smell similar with Gold being in my opinion being in the No. 1 spot.

Chanel N°5
ای کاش به همین اندازه خوش بو و با کیفیت هست، دوام داشت...

Sadly, I'm still standing and my socks are firmly adhered to my feet. Though I'm far from wealthy in the monetary sense of the word I have never thought to register a complaint concerning the cost of a fragrance. If I love it I'll buy it regardless of the expense. That being said, I can't find anything about this fragrance that justifies it being worthy of the price of Clive Christian's C for men let alone the ridiculous price it retails for. I understand that the absolute best quality ingredients were used. The only problem, in my opinion, the overall experience does nothing to reflect that. Just because you take the best caviar, the most premium cut of Kobe and The Hope Diamond and mix in a blender with shaved ice from atop Mt. Everest and add Cristal and 1858 Cuvée Leonie and serve it in a snifter doesn't make it a fine cocktail. I have great respect and admiration for the artistry that goes into an overall composition but this is clearly a case of the whole being less than the sum of its parts.

It's luxurious, sumptuous, pleasantly present though not overwhelming. Is it worth its high price? It depends at which angle you take your point of view. For those who can not afford it, it sure is undecently high priced. For those who can afford it, it's worth every penny.

One of the best fragrances I have in my extensed collection. Only to be beaten by its closest "relative": the No.1 Jubilee.

Decent cologne, price tag is ridiculous, shouldn't be more than $100 USD

I won't be saying too much about this perfum, out of all my Clive Christian's (CC's) this is the most disapointing when you take into account it's ridiculous price tab, It isn't always true you see that "you get! what you pay for!".

After dry down No.1 is far too floral for me to be a male fragrance, for me anyway, that said after an hour to 3hrs No.1 is at it's best, then quickly fades away far too soon, all in all a bit one dimensional also for my liking with the prominent floral notes employed.

I must say It's 1872, or "X" in the old CC's for me or even more so with the new generation of CC's, "V" or "C" have lasting power, that fully excite my senses and more than justify the price tag.

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Update further to my above review and my personal dislike, my daughter as now taken my No.1 for men and she likes it.
On one hand I am pleased the parfum as gone to good use and not wasted.

However I also worry that now she may aquire a taste for it, and thats not good when you take into account N0.1's ridiculous price.

Byron

simply the best luxury floral scent for men...:-(((...for now....
CC i hate you
Here is the real Mysore sandal. A chronic anosmic would also notice.

wonderfull dry down!

I've ordered all 3 Clive Christian perfumes directly from CC website. It was my more expensive order of perfumes (EUR 1,500). I did it after I've got the samples of them from Bologna antique niche perfumery after I've ordered there CC 1872 perfume 30ml in crystal bottle (another EUR 650). When you wear the perfume of CC for the first time, you don't really like it (it's very different from all other perfumes, where the head notes are very pleasant and you immediately buy them, but after an hour, or even worse: after you've purchased it, you understand that you don't really like the main notes). Like I told here, CC perfumes are really different: you start to love them after you are wearing them at least for 30 min. So, ask for samples and try to wear them for a whole day, then decide if you like them. I'm sure you will!

This could even be the most surprising and pleasant perfume ever created by an human being (and it's not) but there're absolutely no ways to spend over 2000 bucks for a scent. It's an ok scent, no more, no less. Do you want a Baccarat crystal /gold / diamond bottle? ok get it, but perfumery is another thing!

Rating: 6/10

I tested it once at Barney's and thought it was delicious. It smelled a lot like Bvlgari pour Femme, but the sandalwood in the base was more pronounced. I would've bought a bottle if it wasn't $300 ...