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No. 1 Twist Chamomile vs Acqua Tofana

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

Updated 39 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 1 Twist Chamomile takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • No. 1 Twist Chamomile

    Choose it for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Acqua Tofana

    Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

No. 1 Twist Chamomile3/5
Acqua Tofana2/5
Ratings & consensus
No. 1 Twist Chamomile
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Acqua Tofana
Sillage & projection
No. 1 Twist Chamomile
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Acqua Tofana
Fragranxe ranking
No. 1 Twist Chamomile

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
No. 1 Twist ChamomileClive Christian
Acqua TofanaLes Folies Du Parfum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.18/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 21%Had 7%Want 72%
3.94/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 36%Had 1%Want 62%
Category winnerNo. 1 Twist ChamomileRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
45%Love
41%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

29%Love
47%Like
18%Ok
0%Dislike
6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityAcqua Tofana

SillageNo. 1 Twist Chamomile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value50
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
yellow floral92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
sweet69%
herbal61%
marine100%
aromatic92%
salty84%
musky77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
Scent match15%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
ChamomileNutmegLimePimento
Heart2 to 4 hours
Ylang-YlangRoseJasmine
Base4 to 7 hours
VanillaSandalwoodCedar
Top15-30 mins
LimeBasilCardamomNutmeg
Heart2-4 hrs
Marine notesOrchidYlang-YlangSaffron
Base5-8 hrs
MuskAmbergrisSea SaltSandalwood
Category winnerAcqua TofanaLongest dry-down: 5-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer86
Fall29
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men13
Unisex50
Women38
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,369

PerfumerMike Parrot

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,334

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo. 1 Twist ChamomileHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Acqua Tofana by Les Folies Du Parfum opens with an immediate crack of tart lime and freshly crushed basil, spiced up by warm nutmeg and green cardamom. Rather than drying into a typical sharp cologne, the scent floats right into an airy oceanic breeze packed with sea salt, creamy ylang-ylang, and solar orchid petals. …

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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 Twist Chamomile or Acqua Tofana?

No. 1 Twist Chamomile takes 3 of 5 categories. No. 1 Twist Chamomile is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes; Acqua Tofana is rated 3.94/5 from 17 votes. Choose No. 1 Twist Chamomile for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Acqua Tofana for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, No. 1 Twist Chamomile or Acqua Tofana?

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

Which projects more, No. 1 Twist Chamomile or Acqua Tofana?

No. 1 Twist Chamomile projects furthest (No. 1 Twist Chamomile 58/100, Acqua Tofana 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. 1 Twist Chamomile and Acqua Tofana smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Lime, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood.

Is No. 1 Twist Chamomile or Acqua Tofana better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in No. 1 Twist Chamomile and Acqua Tofana?

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. Acqua Tofana has top notes of Lime, Basil, Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Marine notes, Orchid, Ylang-Ylang and Saffron, a base of Musk, Ambergris, Sea Salt and Sandalwood.

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