No. 1 for Men

An exceptionally beautiful luxury fragrance with an almost protective, sovereign aura and effect. The high quality is undisputed, but the price and longevity prevent me from giving an unconditional purchase recommendation. Nevertheless, No. 1 for Men is one of the few fragrances where the thought of a bottle keeps returning despite all reason. I find Town & Country to be simply more successful.

No. 1 by Clive Christian is, for me, a classically styled men's fragrance with a soapy-floral, creamy character on a noble sandalwood base, brightened by citrusy and spicy nuances. The much-cited complexity of the fragrance is perceived less in clearly separable individual accords, but rather as a harmonious, elegantly balanced overall impression. I personally appreciate this type of craftsmanship very much, even if it does not seem absolutely necessary in every case for the practical application of such a men's fragrance from my perspective. Given the price level, which is no longer comprehensible to me, I cannot exceed an overall rating of 3/5 despite high recognition for the quality and composition.