No. 1

No. 1 by the British house Clive Christian, launched in 2001, is a rich, fruity floral with a sweet, ambery base. Sweetness and flowers lead equally, with wood, citrus, spice and resin in support.

The opening is lavish: peach, apricot, plum and pineapple give ripe fruitiness, Amalfi lemon and bergamot a bright citrus sparkle, and cardamom and paprika a warm spice. The heart is a full bouquet of rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, orchid and iris, with carnation adding a clove-like touch. The base is warm and creamy, with tonka bean, vanilla and benzoin bringing sweetness, amber and musk a soft glow, and sandalwood and Virginia cedar smooth and dry wood.

Most wearers describe it as long lasting, some as eternal, and the trail as strong to moderate. It is voted for autumn and winter and works by day or night. That suits formal occasions and cooler weather, for someone who likes an opulent, full-bodied floral.

No. 1 — unisex fragrance by Clive Christian (released 2001). Top notes: Apricot, Peach, Cardamom, Plum, Pineapple, Bergamot, Paprika, Amalfi Lemon. Heart notes: Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Jasmine, Carnation, Rose, Orchid. Base notes: Sandalwood, Vanilla, Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Musk, Amber, Virginia Cedar. — Parfica open fragrance database