Fragrance comparison

No. 1 Twist Chamomile vs Taosi

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

No. 1 Twist Chamomile

Clive Christian

4.1822 votes

Rank #52,369 WoodyYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Taosi

Therapeutate Parfums

3.502 votes

Rank #61,616 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Taosi takes 2 of 3 categories.

No. 1 Twist Chamomile
Choose it for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Taosi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

No. 1 Twist Chamomile1/3

Taosi2/3

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

TaosiTherapeutate Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 72%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityTaosi

SillageTaosi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

yellow floral92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

sweet69%

herbal61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

citrus77%

woody65%

earthy53%

herbal42%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and herbal

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

Top

LimeNeroliPepperBergamotOrange

Heart

LavenderRosemaryBasilGeraniumNutmegRoseHyssopLaurels

Base

VetiverVanillaYlang-YlangOakmossJasmineNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Lime, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. Durations are only published for No. 1 Twist Chamomile, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,369

PerfumerMike Parrot

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,616

PerfumerRodney Hughes

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Taosi by Therapeutate Parfums opens with a sharp burst of lime and bergamot before shifting into a dense herbal core of lavender, rosemary, and basil. Created by perfumer Rodney Hughes, this aromatic fougere pushes traditional herbal elements into darker, earthier territory. The citrus brightness burns off quickly on …

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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 Taosi?

Taosi takes 2 of 3 categories. No. 1 Twist Chamomile is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes; Taosi is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose No. 1 Twist Chamomile for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Taosi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, No. 1 Twist Chamomile or Taosi?

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

Which projects more, No. 1 Twist Chamomile or Taosi?

Taosi projects furthest (Taosi 75/100, No. 1 Twist Chamomile 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. 1 Twist Chamomile and Taosi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and herbal accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Lime, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.

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

No. 1 Twist Chamomile suits daytime wear; Taosi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Taosi has top notes of Lime, Neroli, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Basil and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Vanilla, Ylang-Ylang and Oakmoss.