1957 Eau de Parfum bottle 1957
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Flower No.1 Eau de Parfum bottle Flower No.1

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 1957
This is Chanel's 'your skin but better' scent, a masterclass in understated elegance. Some call it a clean, musky masterpiece, others find it a bit too subtle or even 'basic' for its price tag. It's divisive but ultimately a sophisticated crowd-pleaser.
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Our Verdict - Flower No.1
This is a seriously potent, creamy tuberose that demands attention. A rich, narcotic white floral that's not for the faint of heart; one spray is more than enough.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 14%
Floral 38% 37%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 2% 3%
Sweet 26% 30%
Warm 10% 4%
Woody 9% 13%
Earthy 3% 0%
Animalic 14% 17%
Fresh 16% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
1957 EdP
Flower No.1 EdP

Notes

Accords

1957 Flower No.1
100%
Powdery
76%
58%
White Floral
100%
78%
Musky
65%
58%
Woody
78%
Tuberose
69%
67%
Iris
60%
Aldehydic
Vanilla
58%
54%
Citrus
49%
Fresh
Animalic
49%
47%
Sweet
45%
Earthy
Powdery shared
100%
76%
White Floral shared
58%
100%
Musky shared
78%
65%
Woody shared
58%
78%
69%
67%
60%
58%
54%
49%
49%
47%
45%

Performance

1957 Flower No.1
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

1957

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

Its soft, clean, and musky profile makes it perfect for office and casual wear, projecting an elegant yet inoffensive aura. While suitable for dates and formal events, its subtle nature gives way to bolder fragrances for impact.

Flower No.1

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its 'death-by-tuberose' intensity and 'one spray is enough' power, this isn't an office-friendly choice. It shines for romantic dates or elegant formal events where its commanding presence is an asset.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
87%
Accord
60%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Musky, Woody accords and Jasmine, Orange Blossom notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

1957
Flower No.1
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