No. 1 by Clive Christian

Rita @leftcoastnose

It is so loud for the first hour on my skin, it HURTS to put my nose up close to smell it.

“Big White Flower Syndrome” X “Big White Powder Syndrome” X 10—there are no edges to defend against the whiteness of this whale.

I would give this scent one star without a second thought, and consider rating it no stars, to punish it for its over-the-topness, except for the drydown phase. After about 90 minutes, the powder element cuts down to about half, the floral element dies down to about a third, and finally the woods get the all-clear, coming out of hiding to give some structure. What emerges from the all-white-everywhere of it all is a highly refined pineapple element.

I say pineapple, and I don’t like smelling like fruit. But imagine saying “pineapple” to yourself as you don a blue jeans jacket. That is the smell of the fresh flesh. Now imagine saying “pineapple” as you slip naked into a chinchilla floor-length coat someone is holding open for you. This is THAT pineapple. Perfectly, perfectly soft, perfectly smooth.

I’ve worn #1 a half-dozen times, and I’ve blacked out what it smells like when you first put it on—it’s just too traumatic. But I remember this pineapple powder drydown. Without loving it, it is a smell that spontaneously makes me say the word “magnificent” every time I think of it or breathe it in.

guest_sunshine

well it definitely dont deserve to be the most expensive perfume,its sticky and very creamy sometimes it smells to me like wax, i have use it 2 times and have notice its not for my skin not for my age probably not for anyone..dont worry not for trying there are more nice smelling perfumes and cheaper than this silly one

black bacarra

Don't love it nor do I hate it. Rather I am indifferent. There is nothing special about this. Smells like old style women's perfume something dior, chanel or givenchy would make.

A heady floral