Fragrance comparison

Celluloid vs No. 1 Twist Violet

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 30 Oct 2026 136 ratings analysed

Celluloid

Aether

3.63105 votes

Rank #11,249 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

No. 1 Twist Violet

Clive Christian

4.5231 votes

Rank #36,597 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 1 Twist Violet takes 4 of 7 categories.

Celluloid
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
No. 1 Twist Violet
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Celluloid3/7

No. 1 Twist Violet4/7

Ratings & consensus: No. 1 Twist Violet
Community sentiment: No. 1 Twist Violet
Longevity: No. 1 Twist Violet
Sillage & projection: No. 1 Twist Violet
Value for money: Celluloid
Versatility: Celluloid
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Celluloid

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

CelluloidAether

No. 1 Twist VioletClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 22%Had 10%Want 68%

4.52/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

Category winnerNo. 1 Twist VioletRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

63 votes

68%Love

23%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNo. 1 Twist VioletMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo. 1 Twist Violet

SillageNo. 1 Twist Violet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value13

Category winnerCelluloidBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky86%

powdery72%

amber58%

iris44%

violet30%

powdery100%

woody92%

fruity84%

violet77%

iris69%

sweet61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

RumCherryFruits

Heart

VioletOrrisIris

Base

Iso E SuperCashmeran

Top1 to 2 hours

VioletPlumFruits

Heart3 to 5 hours

OrrisJasmineRose

Base6 to 10 hours

SandalwoodVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesFruits, Violet and Orris. Durations are only published for No. 1 Twist Violet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer80

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer20

Fall40

Winter80

Day100

Night50

Category winnerCelluloidMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex92

Women0

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,249

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#36,597

PerfumerMike Parrot

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCelluloidHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celluloid is a woody musk with a strange, polished plastic edge that makes it stand out. You get a soft cherry rum opening on paper, but in wear it often reads more like warm synthetic wood, powdery iris and a smooth cashmeran haze. It suits shoppers who enjoy molecular scents and skin-scent styles with real projectio…

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No. 1 Twist Violet by Clive Christian presents an opulent floral woody profile shaped by distinct powdery and fruity dimensions. The fragrance opens with a plush burst of sweet violet coupled with ripe plum and mixed fruits. This juicy start softens into a dense floral heart where earthy orris root meets clean jasmine…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Celluloid or No. 1 Twist Violet?

No. 1 Twist Violet takes 4 of 7 categories. Celluloid is rated 3.63/5 from 105 votes; No. 1 Twist Violet is rated 4.52/5 from 31 votes. Choose Celluloid for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose No. 1 Twist Violet for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Celluloid or No. 1 Twist Violet?

They last about the same: No. 1 Twist Violet 75/100, Celluloid 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Celluloid or No. 1 Twist Violet?

No. 1 Twist Violet projects furthest (No. 1 Twist Violet 72/100, Celluloid 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Celluloid and No. 1 Twist Violet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and iris accords. Common notes include Fruits, Violet and Orris.

Is Celluloid or No. 1 Twist Violet better for summer or winter?

For summer, Celluloid is the stronger pick. For winter, Celluloid is the stronger pick. Celluloid suits daytime wear; No. 1 Twist Violet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Celluloid and No. 1 Twist Violet?

Celluloid has top notes of Rum, Cherry and Fruits, heart notes of Violet, Orris and Iris, a base of Iso E Super and Cashmeran. No. 1 Twist Violet has top notes of Violet, Plum and Fruits, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cedar.