Clive Christian No. 1: released in 2001, powdery, sweet and woody, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Clive Christian No. 1 dupe we found is Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum — 86% match, about $95 (estimate) versus about $1250 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Clive Christian No. 1 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Clive Christian No. 1 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum | 86% | about $95 (−92%) | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Guerlain Samsara Eau de Toilette | 84% | about $100 (−92%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Roja Dove Danger | 81% | about $140 (−89%) | 6h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum | 79% | about $240 (−81%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Chanel Bois des Iles | 79% | about $245 (−80%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Shares the rich, creamy sandalwood and powdery floral harmony found in Clive Christian No. 1, with a beautifully rounded vanilla base.
It shares its powdery, woody and vanilla accords with Clive Christian No. 1, opens on Peach and Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 11,210 community ratings.
Evokes the opulent powdery sandalwood and floral character of Clive Christian No. 1, offering a classic warm amber depth at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its powdery, woody and sweet accords with Clive Christian No. 1, opens on Peach and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 2,700 community ratings.
Captures a similarly sophisticated warm spicy and powdery floral profile, reminiscent of the luxurious dry-down of Clive Christian No. 1.
It shares its woody, powdery and sweet accords with Clive Christian No. 1, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 537 community ratings.
Leans into the same grand, complex powdery floral structure that defines the heart of Clive Christian No. 1.
It shares its woody and powdery accords with Clive Christian No. 1, opens on Bergamot and Peach too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 12,354 community ratings.
Evokes the creamy, rich sandalwood and warm amber textures that make Clive Christian No. 1 so deeply comforting.
It shares its woody, powdery and amber accords with Clive Christian No. 1, opens on Peach and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,932 community ratings.
Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum, at about $95 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Clive Christian No. 1.
Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Clive Christian No. 1.
Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum saves you about $1685 a year against Clive Christian No. 1. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Clive Christian No. 1 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-16.