Fragrance comparison

No. 1 Twist Violet vs Nᵒ124 Steel

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

3 wins

No. 1 Twist Violet

Clive Christian

4.5231 votes

Rank #36,593 PowderyWoody

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Nᵒ124 Steel

Stradivarius

4.673 votes

Rank #48,766 CitrusPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 1 Twist Violet takes 3 of 4 categories.

No. 1 Twist Violet
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nᵒ124 Steel
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

No. 1 Twist Violet3/4

Nᵒ124 Steel1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No. 1 Twist Violet
Sillage & projection: No. 1 Twist Violet
Value for money: Nᵒ124 Steel
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. 1 Twist Violet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. 1 Twist VioletClive Christian

Nᵒ124 SteelStradivarius

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

23%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo. 1 Twist Violet

SillageNo. 1 Twist Violet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value92

Category winnerNᵒ124 SteelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

fruity84%

violet77%

iris69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

powdery92%

woody84%

floral77%

fruity69%

white floral61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

VioletPlumFruits

Heart3 to 5 hours

OrrisJasmineRose

Base6 to 10 hours

SandalwoodVanillaCedar

Notes

Lily of the ValleyJasmine OrchidSandalwoodGrapefruitTangerineFreesiaVioletPeachCedarAmberLemonOrris

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesViolet, Orris, Sandalwood and Cedar. Durations are only published for No. 1 Twist Violet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer20

Fall40

Winter80

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,593

PerfumerMike Parrot

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,766

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo. 1 Twist VioletHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

No. 1 Twist Violet by Clive Christian presents an opulent floral woody profile shaped by distinct powdery and fruity dimensions. The fragrance opens with a plush burst of sweet violet coupled with ripe plum and mixed fruits. This juicy start softens into a dense floral heart where earthy orris root meets clean jasmine…

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Stradivarius Nᵒ124 Steel opens with a bright flash of grapefruit, tangerine, and tart lemon. As the sharp citrus settles, a soft floral heart of freesia, violet, and peach creates a clean, slightly powdery sweetness on skin. The base grounds the blend with dry cedar, sandalwood, and light musk, keeping the overall fee…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, No. 1 Twist Violet or Nᵒ124 Steel?

No. 1 Twist Violet takes 3 of 4 categories. No. 1 Twist Violet is rated 4.52/5 from 31 votes; Nᵒ124 Steel is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose No. 1 Twist Violet for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nᵒ124 Steel for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, No. 1 Twist Violet or Nᵒ124 Steel?

No. 1 Twist Violet lasts longest (No. 1 Twist Violet 75/100, Nᵒ124 Steel 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No. 1 Twist Violet or Nᵒ124 Steel?

No. 1 Twist Violet projects furthest (No. 1 Twist Violet 72/100, Nᵒ124 Steel 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. 1 Twist Violet and Nᵒ124 Steel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Violet, Orris, Sandalwood and Cedar.

Is No. 1 Twist Violet or Nᵒ124 Steel better for summer or winter?

No. 1 Twist Violet suits daytime wear; Nᵒ124 Steel suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. 1 Twist Violet and Nᵒ124 Steel?

No. 1 Twist Violet has top notes of Violet, Plum and Fruits, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cedar. Nᵒ124 Steel features Lily of the Valley, Jasmine Orchid, Sandalwood, Grapefruit and Tangerine.