Clive Christian Perfume 2016 EDP

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No. 1 Twist Chamomile

Name: No. 1 Twist Chamomile Eau de Parfum
Brand: Clive Christian Perfume

Clive Christian Perfume No. 1 Twist Chamomile is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Mike Parrott. No. 1 Twist Chamomile opens with Allspice, Lime, Nutmeg, and Chamomile, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Clive Christian Perfume's No. 1 Twist Chamomile carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

A perplexing blend that attempts sophisticated florals and spices but unfortunately veers into an unintended sourness. It's a divisive scent, even among those who typically appreciate complex compositions.

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No. 1 Twist Chamomile Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Topas listed

Chamomile37%

Nutmeg23%

Allspice20%

Lime20%

Heartas listed

Ylang-Ylang44%

Jasmine28%

Rose28%

Baseas listed

Vanilla43%

Sandalwood30%

Cedar27%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:

Spring

Also Works:

Fall

Its woody, yellow floral and vanilla composition leans towards spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:

Formal

Also Works:

Date

Given its complex, potentiallypolarising blend of woody, floral, and spicy accords, this scent is better suited to formal or evening occasions rather than a casual or office setting. The unique profile might be too distracting for daily wear, but could make a statement for a date or special event.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Eugenol from Nutmeg
Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
Vanillin from Vanilla
Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opening with an unusual fusion, No. 1 Twist Chamomile dives straight in with the herbal comfort of chamomile, spiced up with nutmeg and pimiento, before a sharp twist of lime adds a vibrant, if sometimes jarring, edge. The heart unfurls into a rich floral bouquet of jasmine and ylang-ylang, underpinned by a soft rose. As it settles, a creamy, woody base emerges, with warm vanilla embracing comforting sandalwood and sturdy cedar, leaving a powdery, sweet trail.

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