Fragrance comparison

No. 1 Imperial For Men vs Albert Nipon

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 125 ratings analysed

No. 1 Imperial For Men

Clive Christian

3.6822 votes

Rank #40,952 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Albert Nipon

4.15103 votes

Rank #25,518 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Albert Nipon takes 5 of 5 categories.

No. 1 Imperial For Men
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Albert Nipon
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

No. 1 Imperial For Men0/5

Albert Nipon5/5

Ratings & consensus: Albert Nipon
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Albert Nipon
Sillage & projection: Albert Nipon
Value for money: Albert Nipon
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Albert Nipon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. 1 Imperial For MenClive Christian

Albert NiponAlbert Nipon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

4.15/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerAlbert NiponRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

32%Like

9%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

43%Love

43%Like

1%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAlbert Nipon

SillageAlbert Nipon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value14

¤ Price value58

Category winnerAlbert NiponBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky86%

warm spicy72%

citrus58%

powdery44%

fresh30%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

mossy77%

rose69%

musky61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Citruses

Heart2 to 3 hours

Spices

Base5 to 8 hours

Woodsy NotesMusk

Top

Citruses

Heart

SpicesCarnationRoseJasmine

Base

oak mossWoodsy NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Musk. Durations are only published for No. 1 Imperial For Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night60

Spring38

Summer38

Fall100

Winter96

Day76

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,952

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,518

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAlbert NiponHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

No. 1 Imperial For Men by Clive Christian delivers a focused woody spicy scent profile built on a crisp citrus start and a solid wood and musk base. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of fresh citruses that cuts through the air like clean zest. As the initial brightness settles, warm spices surface to add depth, h…

Reviews →

Albert Nipon is a classic 1980s style woody spicy floral, bright citrus up top, then a clove-like carnation and rose heart warmed by spices. The dry-down turns mossy and musky, with a softly powdery finish that can feel tailored and vintage. If you enjoy warm spicy, woody perfumes with an oakmoss base and a confident…

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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, No. 1 Imperial For Men or Albert Nipon?

Albert Nipon takes 5 of 5 categories. No. 1 Imperial For Men is rated 3.68/5 from 22 votes; Albert Nipon is rated 4.15/5 from 103 votes. Choose No. 1 Imperial For Men for a woody and musky character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Albert Nipon for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, No. 1 Imperial For Men or Albert Nipon?

Albert Nipon lasts longest (Albert Nipon 75/100, No. 1 Imperial For Men 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No. 1 Imperial For Men or Albert Nipon?

Albert Nipon projects furthest (Albert Nipon 71/100, No. 1 Imperial For Men 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. 1 Imperial For Men and Albert Nipon smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Citruses, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Musk.

Is No. 1 Imperial For Men or Albert Nipon better for summer or winter?

No. 1 Imperial For Men suits daytime wear; Albert Nipon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. 1 Imperial For Men and Albert Nipon?

No. 1 Imperial For Men has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Spices, a base of Woodsy Notes and Musk. Albert Nipon has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Spices, Carnation, Rose and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Woodsy Notes and Musk.