Clive Christian No. 1: released in 2001, powdery, woody and white floral, 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 Amouage Gold Man — 84% match, about $400 (estimate) versus about $875 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 | Amouage Gold Man | 84% | about $400 (−54%) | 9h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Van Cleef & Arpels First | 80% | about $35* (−96%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Guerlain Samsara Eau de Toilette | 79% | about $65* (−93%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Mancera Black Gold | 78% | about $180* (−79%) | 7h vs 7h | 9/10 |
| 5 | Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions Rosendo Mateu Nº 2 Citrus, Wood, Suede Leather | 77% | about $195 (−78%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
Captures a similarly lavish floral and animalic wood structure that echoes the regal opulence of Clive Christian No. 1.
It shares its white floral, powdery and woody accords with Clive Christian No. 1, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 2,046 community ratings.
Shares the intricate aldehydic and floral richness reminiscent of Clive Christian No. 1, offering a classical and elegant character.
It shares its white floral, powdery and woody accords with Clive Christian No. 1, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 3,528 community ratings.
Recalls the warm amber and sandalwood depth found in Clive Christian No. 1, leaning into a similar vintage sophistication.
It shares its powdery, woody and iris accords with Clive Christian No. 1, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 2,685 community ratings.
Delivers a dense, sophisticated leather and spice arrangement that sits in a similarly grand and luxurious aromatic family.
It shares its woody, aromatic and powdery accords with Clive Christian No. 1, opens on Nutmeg too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,737 community ratings.
Weaves citrus and rich woods together in a manner reminiscent of the complex framework defining Clive Christian No. 1.
It shares its citrus, woody and aromatic accords with Clive Christian No. 1, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 197 community ratings.
Van Cleef & Arpels First, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Clive Christian No. 1.
Amouage Gold Man, at about 9h on skin, against about 7h for Clive Christian No. 1.
Amouage Gold Man, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Clive Christian No. 1 itself sells from $792.39 (45 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Amouage Gold Man saves you about $695 a year against Clive Christian No. 1. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; 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, these cover it: Amouage Gold Man (8.9h) — 1 of 5.
Clive Christian No. 1 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-18.