Fragrance comparison

First Gentleman vs No. 1 Twist Chamomile

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

First Gentleman

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #66,357 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

No. 1 Twist Chamomile

Clive Christian

4.1822 votes

Rank #52,369 WoodyYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 1 Twist Chamomile takes 3 of 4 categories.

First Gentleman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
No. 1 Twist Chamomile
Choose it for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

First Gentleman1/4

No. 1 Twist Chamomile3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First GentlemanThe Dua Brand

No. 1 Twist ChamomileClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 86%Had 0%Want 14%

4.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

45%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityFirst Gentleman

SillageNo. 1 Twist Chamomile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

yellow floral92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

sweet69%

herbal61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily of the ValleyMandarin OrangeVirginian CedarYlang-YlangSandalwoodTonka BeanHeliotropeGrapefruitArtemisiaCardamomVanillaJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top15 to 30 minutes

ChamomileNutmegLimePimento

Heart2 to 4 hours

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmine

Base4 to 7 hours

VanillaSandalwoodCedar

Category winnerNo. 1 Twist ChamomileLongest dry-down: 4 to 7 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,357

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,369

PerfumerMike Parrot

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo. 1 Twist ChamomileHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First Gentleman by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around a complex blend of bright citrus, dry spices, rich florals, and smooth woods. It opens with a crisp burst of lime, grapefruit, and mandarin orange that quickly meets the dry warmth of cardamom, nutmeg, and caraway. As the initial sharpness settles, …

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No. 1 Twist Chamomile by Clive Christian pairs an unexpected herbal freshness with a rich, classical floral heart and a warm woody base. The opening reveals crisp lime and soothing chamomile, seasoned with dry nutmeg and a gentle kick of pimento. Soon after, the scent broadens into a golden floral core of sweet ylang-…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, First Gentleman or No. 1 Twist Chamomile?

No. 1 Twist Chamomile takes 3 of 4 categories. First Gentleman is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; No. 1 Twist Chamomile is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes. Choose First Gentleman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose No. 1 Twist Chamomile for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First Gentleman or No. 1 Twist Chamomile?

First Gentleman lasts longest (First Gentleman 60/100, No. 1 Twist Chamomile 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Gentleman or No. 1 Twist Chamomile?

No. 1 Twist Chamomile projects furthest (No. 1 Twist Chamomile 58/100, First Gentleman 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Gentleman and No. 1 Twist Chamomile smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Virginian Cedar, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Is First Gentleman or No. 1 Twist Chamomile better for summer or winter?

First Gentleman suits day or night wear; No. 1 Twist Chamomile suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Gentleman and No. 1 Twist Chamomile?

First Gentleman features Lily of the Valley, Mandarin Orange, Virginian Cedar, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood. No. 1 Twist Chamomile has top notes of Chamomile, Nutmeg, Lime and Pimento, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.