No. 1 Imperial For Women vs Mediterranean Coast
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mediterranean Coast takes 3 of 5 categories.
No. 1 Imperial For WomenChoose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Mediterranean CoastChoose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No. 1 Imperial For Women2/5
Mediterranean Coast3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Mediterranean Coast
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- No. 1 Imperial For Women
- Sillage & projection
- No. 1 Imperial For Women
- Value for money
- Mediterranean Coast
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mediterranean Coast
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
No. 1 Imperial For WomenClive ChristianMediterranean CoastAlexandria FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.05/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%
4.10/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%
Category winnerMediterranean CoastRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate14%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
48%Dislike
5%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
40%Love
35%Like
20%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo. 1 Imperial For Women
SillageNo. 1 Imperial For Women
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMediterranean CoastBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
floral88%
fruity77%
musky65%
warm spicy53%
sweet42%
citrus100%
marine92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
green69%
fresh61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop1 to 2 hours
FruitsSpices
Heart3 to 5 hours
Flowers
Base6 to 8 hours
Woodsy NotesMusk
Notes
CitrusesSea waterFruitsHerbal NotesSpicesFlowers
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesFruits, Spices and Flowers. Durations are only published for No. 1 Imperial For Women, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer25
Fall50
Winter25
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall36
Winter14
Day100
Night36
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#66,182
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#21,649
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerMediterranean CoastHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNo. 1 Imperial For Women by Clive Christian is an ultra-rare Floral Woody Musk released in 2014 as an intensified collector edition. The scent opens with a noticeable rush of ripe fruits accompanied by warm spices, creating an immediate sweet and pungent introduction. As the top notes settle, an expansive heart of mix…
Reviews →Mediterranean Coast is a bright citrus-marine scent with salty sea air, fresh fruit, herbs and soft florals over a clean aromatic base. It usually reads breezy, casual and easy to wear, especially in warm weather. Reviews suggest a pleasant, inoffensive summer profile with solid longevity for this style, but opinions …
Reviews →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 Women or Mediterranean Coast?
Mediterranean Coast takes 3 of 5 categories. No. 1 Imperial For Women is rated 3.05/5 from 21 votes; Mediterranean Coast is rated 4.10/5 from 20 votes. Choose No. 1 Imperial For Women for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Mediterranean Coast for a citrus and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, No. 1 Imperial For Women or Mediterranean Coast?
They last about the same: No. 1 Imperial For Women 71/100, Mediterranean Coast 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, No. 1 Imperial For Women or Mediterranean Coast?
No. 1 Imperial For Women projects furthest (No. 1 Imperial For Women 68/100, Mediterranean Coast 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do No. 1 Imperial For Women and Mediterranean Coast smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Fruits, Spices and Flowers.
Is No. 1 Imperial For Women or Mediterranean Coast better for summer or winter?
No. 1 Imperial For Women suits day or night wear; Mediterranean Coast suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in No. 1 Imperial For Women and Mediterranean Coast?
No. 1 Imperial For Women has top notes of Fruits and Spices, heart notes of Flowers, a base of Woodsy Notes and Musk. Mediterranean Coast features Citruses, Sea water, Fruits, Herbal Notes and Spices.
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