No. 1 Eau de Parfum bottle No. 1
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2001 Year -
£££££ Price Tier ££
Ajwa Eau de Parfum bottle Ajwa

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No. 1
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Ajwa
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - No. 1
Divisive, overpriced, and often misunderstood. Clive Christian No. 1 is either a pioneering masterpiece of refined florals and woods, or a dated, powdery soap bar - there's no middle ground. Its luxury is undeniable, but so is its controversial opening.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Ajwa
A divisive scent, Al Haramain Ajwa is a unique beast. You'll either love its intensely clean, soapy, and powdery character, or you'll be left scratching your head. It's an acquired taste that definitely doesn't play it safe.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 9%
Floral 25% 31%
Fruity 2% 3%
Green 10% 12%
Sweet 26% 20%
Warm 17% 17%
Woody 13% 11%
Earthy 8% 6%
Animalic 6% 12%
Fresh 13% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
No. 1 EdP
Ajwa EdP

Notes

Accords

No. 1 Ajwa
100%
Powdery
100%
94%
Woody
99%
69%
Warm Spicy
98%
63%
Yellow Floral
93%
71%
Citrus
81%
77%
White Floral
62%
64%
Fresh Spicy
76%
Floral
76%
70%
Vanilla
68%
Aromatic
Green
65%
64%
Iris
Musky
58%
Powdery shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
94%
99%
Warm Spicy shared
69%
98%
Yellow Floral shared
63%
93%
Citrus shared
71%
81%
White Floral shared
77%
62%
Fresh Spicy shared
64%
76%
76%
70%
68%
65%
64%
58%

Performance

No. 1 Ajwa
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

No. 1

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its significant sillage and mature, complex profile, No. 1 is best reserved for formal events and intimate evenings. It's too grand for casual wear and might be overwhelming for an office setting, demanding a refined environment to be truly appreciated.

Ajwa

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its potent projection and unique profile might be too striking for professional settings, making it better suited for casual wear where its distinct character can shine. While some find it masculine, its clean feel makes it versatile for a relaxed date night. The strong soapy nature and excellent longevity suggest it's not ideal for active sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
85%
Accord
77%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Rose, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

No. 1
Ajwa
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