224 community ratings

Woman No. 1

1985WomenClassic

7.7/ 10

Community score
224 ratings

Bogner Woman No. 1 is a feminine floral-oriental that opens on citrus and settles into a sweet, powdery warmth; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 168 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

5.9 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

8.4 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

80% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Citrus
Floral
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery

What does Woman No. 1 smell like?

The top is bergamot and citrus notes, a bright start. In the heart, vetiver, rose, jasmine and narcissus build a floral core. The base of vanilla and amber sweetens it, finishing gourmand, spicy and woody.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. Evening leads the occasions, with daily and business wear close behind. Over half of voters call it feminine, and some find it classic. Its profile is close to Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial and Rochas Tocade.