Carrera 1965 for Her: No. 1 vs. No. 9

Two fragrances from the same collection, and they couldn't be more different. That's what makes the choice fun.

No. 1 is rich and warm. No. 9 is soft and bright.

No. 1: warm, spicy, floral

Carrera calls No. 1 oriental with a floral heart. It opens with a warm, spicy hit of cinnamon and black pepper. Intense ylang ylang comes in next. Saffron and tuberose make up the centre, a pairing Carrera describes as hypnotic. Patchouli and cedarwood finish it with fresh, herbaceous notes.

This is an evening kind of scent. Dinner, a night out, a coat with a good collar.

No. 9: neroli, magnolia, cashmere

No. 9 begins with floral, sweet citrus neroli, then bergamot and blackcurrant. A bouquet of magnolia and may lily sits at the heart. Patchouli and sandalwood add a soft woody edge, and cashmere rounds out the base.

It's elegant and easy. A good fit for the office, a weekend brunch, or any day you want to smell polished without making a fuss.

Side by side

• Opening: No. 1 is cinnamon and black pepper. No. 9 is neroli, bergamot and blackcurrant.
• Heart: No. 1 is ylang ylang, saffron and tuberose. No. 9 is magnolia and may lily.
• Base: No. 1 is patchouli and cedarwood. No. 9 is patchouli, sandalwood and cashmere.
• Mood: No. 1 is rich and dramatic. No. 9 is soft and polished.

Which one should you pick?

Start with how you like your florals. Rich, spicy and a little dramatic? Go with No. 1. Fresh, soft and polished? Go with No. 9.

Shop Carrera 1965 No. 1 or No. 9, or read the full 1965 collection overview.