No. 1 Clive Christian for women

I know I'm a bit young for this fragrance but I just HAD to sniff the most expensive perfume in the world out myself!

So when I dropped my Saks last summer, I took a whiff on a sample and I really liked it. It was too mature for my age but the smell was really nice. It was woody and floral and I loved it. I took a tiny sample on their really nice sample paper (haha) and I put it in my wallet.

One thing I heard from the lady at the counter was that this perfume lasts for a long time and she was right. Now, when I open my wallet, I can still faintly smell it. I also love how the notes are so different but in sync. With similar brands, such as Chanel, the whole thing just smells the same from the supposed top to bottom notes.

I really wish I could get it when I'm an old lady. :P

My husband gave me the travel size trio of (one each) X, 1872, and No. 1 as a way to provide some No. 1 for Mother's Day last year. It's still a $300+ purchase but worth it if you really love No. 1 and can't afford the $800 (who can exactly?) The entire presentation, box and all, is like you've been given the crown jewels. That said, with my chemistry, it is a wonderful spicy carnation perfume that hails back to a time of elegance, class, and decorum. Yet, it is timeless as jasmine takes a backseat for once thankfully, and the fruit notes seem to support this delicate rare blend rather than scream. I'm interested in trying the others suggested as a similar type perhaps, and hopefully, more affordable. You feel like a million dollars wearing No. 1. Perhaps it's all in the mind, but then isn't it all?

It's so expensive that I hesitate to open my sample. Gave a sample away in a Giveaway earlier this year.
Bottle looks eeriely familiar. . . maybe
Tanglewood Bouquet by The Crown Perfumery Company.

(See picture I posted in "this perfume reminds me of"
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I made the mistake of purchasing a sample, because I fell madly in love with a perfume that I'll never be able to afford.

When I applied my precious sample, I was underwhelmed. It was pleasant, but a bit powdery. About 10 minutes later I told a friend, "I'm starting to smell the $800." The scent remained on my wrist the rest of the evening, and I couldn't stop smelling it - even though it's a more delicate scent than I thought it would be.

To me, No. 1's strength is the balance, and that's perfect from beginning to end. While the sandalwood note comes through in the drydown, it isn't overpowering at all -- and never gives off that "leftover from the day before" aroma of many other perfumes.

I'll just keep playing the lottery, I suppose. And buying samples whenever I feel like treating myself to this delicious scent!

I received a generous sample this morning so I cleaned, scrubbed, neutralised - all for what? What???? A bit of uric-smelling jasmine, ylang-ylang and iris? Could this really be the most expensive perfume in the world?

I appreciated that sniffing from the cap (geriatric ward); and the first spray (cat-pee) are not a good indication of a perfume and it needs to settle on the skin. Well, settling it is and I'm currently on the grotty old make-up case scent level - so I'm off to do some tidying and will be back to edit this after a few more stages!

EDIT: This has been on more than long enough now to give the end of my honest appraisal of this!

The middle notes of No.1 didn't change far enough for me NOT to continue to smell the old Samsonite make up case I threw out cos of it's whiff (now I can start to compare this with Nez a Nez's Marron Chic)! Further along the base notes take effect and I'm left with a powdery nose that is reminiscent of Chanel 5 - however, Chanel 5 is slightly stronger and better! For £500 I expect choirs of angels not grubby old make-up cases!

Silage is low. Longevity not enough. 2/10. Save your money there are far better perfumes out there!

I get a lot of ylang-ylang from this perfume, some powdery rose, and not enough fruits or none. It makes me think of Chanel No.5 and some older perfumes from the early days. I am not that impressed with it, especially the shocking price. However, it's a very powerful And extremely rich fragrance. It covers every scents samples I have on from my skin and on papers. Damn!

I ADORE this fragrance. I realize that on *some* people it may be a little loud or offensive as it's topnotes are on the stronger side but it's mid-notes and drydown are simply gorgeous & lush! I picture this as something a real Princess would wear or someone who lives on Park Ave. in a Penthouse with a Chanel wardrobe and LV luggage! It is PERFECTLY regal and royal!

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.

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

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