Clive Christian introduces limited edition No 1 Imperial Coronation

 

Luxury fragrance brand Clive Christian introduces limited edition No 1 Imperial Coronation created to celebrate the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. At the heart of this women’s version lies the Florentine iris, the root of which takes two years to dry and then is carefully macerated for a further three years. This is generously laced with rose and jasmine, with ylang-ylang and carnation, giving the perfume its creamy, buttery heart. Then come the base notes which feature a deep soft Tahitian Vanilla, spiced with Tonka Seeds, cedarwood, sandalwood and musk amber. The men’s perfume is slightly fresher, with top notes of lime, Sicilian mandarin and pink grapefruit, while at its heart there is heliotrope and lily of the valley, replacing the carnation and orchid. The perfumes are presented in Clive Christian’s traditional No 1 gold bottle with the distinctive crown as a stopper and, to salute its imperial inspiration, a purple banner is emblazoned across each one, which is then cradled in a box lined with purple velvet. Only 500 bottles of the Limited Edition will ever be made: 250 of the women’s version and 250 of the men’s, each holding 50ml of the world’s most expensive perfume. Available at Fortnum & Mason, Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie at Urban Retreat, Selfridges Manchester priced £650.