Question 1

What's the difference between Al Gharam and No. 1?

Accepted Answer

Al Gharam is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Yas Perfumes (2013) dominated by Vanilla accords. No. 1 is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Clive Christian (2001) leaning on Powdery accords. They share 3 accords: Vanilla, Powdery, Citrus.

Question 2

Which is better, Al Gharam or No. 1?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Al Gharam scores 4.33/5 vs No. 1 at 3.94/5. No. 1's standout strength: Complex, high-quality ingredient profile with unique character. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Al Gharam and No. 1 smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 3 accords, including Vanilla, Powdery, Citrus, Mandarin Orange, Heliotrope. No. 1: Clive Christian No.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Al Gharam or No. 1?

Accepted Answer

No. 1: Improves significantly after 10 minutes to 1 hour of wear Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Al Gharam vs No. 1?

Accepted Answer

Al Gharam scores highest for winter wear; No. 1 scores highest for fall wear. Al Gharam leans evening, No. 1 leans evening.

Al Gharam vs No. 1

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to Al Gharam (4)

Unique to No. 1 (16)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — No. 1

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Attribute	Al Gharam	No. 1
Brand	Yas Perfumes	Clive Christian
Year	2013	2001
Rating	4.33	3.94
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	9	21