Numero Uno Eau de Parfum bottle Numero Uno
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2007 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
First Breath Eau de Parfum bottle First Breath

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Numero Uno
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First Breath
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Numero Uno
This one's a divisive trip down memory lane. For some, it's a classy, old-school chypre with a timeless appeal; for others, it's a dated, soapy struggle, with notes reminiscent of airplane lavatories. Definitely not a blind buy.
Acquired
Our Verdict - First Breath
A joyous burst of citrus and herbs, First Breath is a crowd-pleaser that embodies vibrant freshness. Perfect if you want to smell clean and invigorated without a hint of fuss.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 20% 27%
Floral 11% 13%
Fruity 3% 4%
Green 15% 21%
Sweet 11% 9%
Warm 9% 5%
Woody 14% 13%
Earthy 15% 16%
Animalic 7% 9%
Fresh 25% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Numero Uno EdP
First Breath EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 28% vs 22%
Shared Notes
Musk 17% vs 30%
Vetiver 17% vs 30%
Only in First Breath
Patchouli 38%

Accords

Numero Uno First Breath
100%
Woody
43%
79%
Citrus
100%
89%
Aromatic
51%
76%
Amber
61%
Fresh Spicy
52%
58%
Sweet
55%
Herbal
52%
Musky
52%
Camphor
51%
Powdery
Green
42%
Woody shared
100%
43%
Citrus shared
79%
100%
Aromatic shared
89%
51%
76%
Fresh Spicy shared
61%
52%
58%
55%
52%
52%
51%
42%

Performance

Numero Uno First Breath
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Numero Uno

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its potent opening and strong sillage, as noted by reviewers, make it less suitable for office wear. However, its refined, mature character makes it an excellent choice for formal events and dates, evoking a 'gentlemanly sophistication'.

First Breath

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it an excellent choice for casual wear and the office, offering a pleasant aroma without being overwhelming. While adaptable, its vibrancy makes it less suited for formal events but delightful for daytime dates or active settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
89%
Accord
66%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Aromatic, Citrus accords and Vetiver, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Numero Uno
First Breath
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