Most expensive perfume: the record bottle, and the dearest per ml you can try

The record bottle

Guinness World Records lists No.1 Imperial Majesty as the most expensive perfume that is commercially available. The record dates from November 2005. Clive Christian made ten bottles of 500ml, and each sold for £115,000, which Guinness gives as $205,000 at the time. The crystal flacon carries a five-carat diamond.

Guinness itself notes that records change on a daily basis, so read this as a record from 2005, not today's price list. It is also not something you can sample. Ten bottles of 500ml were made, and that is the whole edition.

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#	Parfym	Utmärkelse	Huvudnoter	Varaktighet	Sillage	Årstid	3 ml	10 ml	per milliliter
1	No. 1 Clive Christian for menClive Christian	Bäst överlag	Heliotrop, Iris, Jasmin	Långvarig	Stark	Vinter, Höst	69,66 €	201,42 €	20,14 €
2	No. 1 FeminineClive Christian	Bästa ambravalet	Nejlika, Iris, Jasmin	Långvarig	Stark	Höst, Vinter	65,79 €	180,18 €	18,02 €
3	20 Iconic MasculineClive Christian	Bäst för dagen	Rosmarin, Yuzu	Långvarig	Måttlig	Vår, Höst	55,89 €	169,11 €	16,91 €
4	20 Iconic FeminineClive Christian		Damaskros, Plommon, Viol	Långvarig	Stark	Höst, Vinter	55,89 €	169,11 €	16,91 €
5	C Woody LeatherClive Christian		Saffran, Tobak	Långvarig	Stark	Höst	46,89 €	141,84 €	14,18 €
6	Tuxedo ExtraitYves Saint Laurent		Läder, Ros, Violblad	Långvarig	Stark	Höst, Vinter	57,87 €	175,32 €	17,53 €
7	NefsNishane		Geranium, Jasmin, Muskot	Evig	Stark	Vinter	34,11 €	98,28 €	9,83 €
8	The MoonFrédéric Malle	Bäst för vintern	Olibanum, Röda bär, Röda vinbär	Evig	Enorm	Vinter	38,70 €	116,73 €	11,67 €
9	FantasmagoryLouis Vuitton		Mandel, Blomnoter	Evig	Enorm	Vinter, Höst	39,96 €	121,05 €	12,11 €
10	Electric CherryTom Ford	Bästa myskiga valet	Jasmin sambac	Måttlig	Måttlig	Vår	39,60 €	119,79 €	11,98 €
11	Love Don't Be Shy ExtremeBy Kilian		Bulgarisk ros, Apelsinblom	Långvarig	Måttlig	Höst, Vinter	33,93 €	102,78 €	10,28 €
12	ValiantBoadicea the Victorious		Körsbärsblom, Indisk jasmin, Neroli	Långvarig	Stark	Vår	39,51 €	106,65 €	10,67 €
13	Isola BluRoja Dove		Äpple, Svarta vinbär, Casablancalilja	Långvarig	Stark	Höst	42,39 €	99,72 €	9,97 €
14	Elysium Pour FemmeRoja Dove	Mest prisvärd	Cyklamen, Freesia, Geranium	Måttlig	Måttlig	Vår, Sommar	32,67 €	84,33 €	8,43 €

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What "expensive" means for a perfume you can buy

For a perfume on a shelf, the bottle price hides the real cost per ml. A large bottle and a small decant are not the same purchase, so we compare price per ml. If you want the method and the catalogue-wide context, the price per ml index sets it out.

This guide is narrower. It is the dearest perfumes per ml in the 10ML catalogue on 12 October 2026, grouped by style rather than ranked. Our prices are live, so the order can shift. For the wider difference between niche and designer houses, see niche vs designer perfume. For how much more niche costs than designer, measured, read niche perfume price per ml.

We never call a price good or bad. We say what the perfume smells like, who it suits, and what a small decant costs, so you can decide.

Clive Christian's No. 1 pair

The record-holding house also makes the No. 1 perfumes that sit near the top of our list. They are made for men and for women, and they differ more than the shared name suggests.

1Bäst överlag

No. 1 Clive Christian for men by Clive Christian

Toppnoter

Gråbo, Kummin, Kardemumma, Grapefrukt

Hjärtnoter

Heliotrop, Iris, Jasmin, Liljekonvalj

Basnoter

Ambra, Mysk, Sandelträ, Tonkaböna

Tid på dagen

Utekväll

Prova den: 3 ml 69,66 €10 ml 201,42 €

No. 1 Clive Christian for men launched in 2001. It opens bright and spiced, with grapefruit, lime, nutmeg and cardamom. The heart turns floral, with iris, ylang-ylang and jasmine. The dry-down is warm and woody: sandalwood, amber, musk and vanilla.

Community votes on longevity for this one lean long lasting. Community votes on projection also lean strong. Voters reach for it most in winter, fall and spring, and for night and evening wear.

2Bästa ambravalet

No. 1 Feminine by Clive Christian

Toppnoter

Amalficitron, Aprikos, Bergamott, Kardemumma

Hjärtnoter

Nejlika, Iris, Jasmin, Orkidé

Basnoter

Ambra, Bensoe, Mysk, Sandelträ

Tid på dagen

Kväll

Prova den: 3 ml 65,79 €10 ml 180,18 €

No. 1 Feminine goes fruitier at the start, with apricot, peach, plum and pineapple over bergamot. Ylang-ylang, iris, jasmine and rose form the floral heart. Sandalwood, vanilla, benzoin and amber give it a warm base.

Community votes on longevity here lean long lasting. Community votes on projection also lean strong. Voters reach for it most in fall and winter, and for evening and night wear. It suits cold evenings when you want a rich floral rather than a fresh one.

More from Clive Christian: the lighter and the darker lines

The house has quieter perfumes too. These are the ones to try if the No. 1 pair feels heavy.

3Bäst för dagen

20 Iconic Masculine by Clive Christian

Toppnoter

Mandarin, Petitgrain, Rosépeppar

Hjärtnoter

Rosmarin, Yuzu

Basnoter

Ceder, Haitisk vetiver

Tid på dagen

Dagtid

Prova den: 3 ml 55,89 €10 ml 169,11 €

20 Iconic Masculine launched in 2019. It is a green, citrus-led scent: petitgrain, pink pepper and mandarin orange up top, then yuzu and rosemary, and a dry base of vetiver and cedar.

For longevity, most voters say 20 Iconic Masculine is long lasting. On sillage, most voters call it moderate. Voters reach for it most in spring, fall and summer, and for day and office wear.

4

20 Iconic Feminine by Clive Christian

Toppnoter

Saffran

Hjärtnoter

Damaskros, Plommon, Viol

Basnoter

Ambra, Honung

Tid på dagen

Kväll

Prova den: 3 ml 55,89 €10 ml 169,11 €

20 Iconic Feminine also launched in 2019 and is built the other way. Saffron leads, plum, violet and damask rose form the heart, and amber and honey close it.

For longevity, most voters say 20 Iconic Feminine is long lasting. On sillage, most voters call it strong. Voters reach for it most in fall and winter, and for evening and night wear.

5

C Woody Leather by Clive Christian

Toppnoter

Agarträ, Mandarin

Hjärtnoter

Saffran, Tobak

Basnoter

Läder, Orientaliska noter, Träiga noter

Tid på dagen

Utekväll

Prova den: 3 ml 46,89 €10 ml 141,84 €

C Woody Leather is unisex and the darkest of the three. Agarwood and mandarin open it, tobacco and saffron sit in the middle, and leather carries the base.

Longevity votes for C Woody Leather lean long lasting. Community votes on projection also lean strong. Voters reach for it most in fall and winter, and for night, evening and day wear.

Leather, spice and oud

These three are the heavier end of the list. Community voters most often pick them for the cooler months and for evening and night wear.

Tuxedo Extrait by Yves Saint Laurent

Tuxedo Extrait launched in 2026 and is unisex. Bergamot, pink pepper and saffron open it. Leather, rose and violet leaf form the heart, and oak, patchouli and vanilla form the base.

Longevity votes for Tuxedo Extrait lean long lasting. On sillage, most voters call it strong. Voters reach for it most in fall and winter, and for evening and night wear.

7

Nefs by Nishane

Toppnoter

Fikon, Honung, Saffran, Salvia

Hjärtnoter

Geranium, Jasmin, Muskot, Osmanthus

Basnoter

Agarträ (oud), Ambra, Ceder, Kanel

Tid på dagen

Utekväll

Prova den: 3 ml 34,11 €10 ml 98,28 €

Nefs launched in 2019 and has agarwood in its base. Honey, saffron and fig lead, then rose, osmanthus and nutmeg, and a base of agarwood, whiskey, vanilla, leather and amber.

For longevity, most voters say Nefs is eternal. Community votes on projection also lean strong. Voters reach for it most in winter and fall, and for night wear.

8Bäst för vintern

The Moon by Frederic Malle

Toppnoter

Björnbär, Litchi, Hallon, Saffran

Hjärtnoter

Olibanum, Röda bär, Röda vinbär, Turkisk ros

Basnoter

Agarträ (oud), Ambra, Ceder, Cypriol

Tid på dagen

Utekväll

Prova den: 3 ml 38,70 €10 ml 116,73 €

The Moon launched in 2019 and is unisex. It starts with a fruit rush of raspberry, litchi and blackberry, then moves into Turkish rose and olibanum. Agarwood, leather and amber hold the base.

For longevity, most voters say The Moon is eternal. On sillage, most voters call it enormous. Voters reach for it most in winter, and for night wear.

Sweet, almond and cherry

9

Fantasmagory by Louis Vuitton

Toppnoter

Ingefära

Hjärtnoter

Mandel, Blomnoter

Basnoter

Läder, Vanilj

Tid på dagen

Kväll

Prova den: 3 ml 39,96 €10 ml 121,05 €

Fantasmagory launched in 2025 and is unisex. Ginger opens it, almond and soft florals form the heart, and vanilla and leather finish it.

For longevity, most voters say Fantasmagory is eternal. Sillage votes from the community also lean enormous. Voters reach for it most in winter and fall, and for evening and night wear.

10Bästa myskiga valet

Electric Cherry by Tom Ford

Toppnoter

Körsbär, Ingefära

Hjärtnoter

Jasmin sambac

Basnoter

Ambrettolid, Mysk, Rosépeppar

Tid på dagen

Utekväll

Prova den: 3 ml 39,60 €10 ml 119,79 €

Electric Cherry launched in 2023 for women. Cherry and ginger lead, jasmine sambac sits in the middle, and pink pepper, ambrettolide and musk form the base.

For longevity, most voters say Electric Cherry is moderate. On sillage, most voters call it moderate. Voters reach for it most in spring and summer, and for night and evening wear.

11

Love Don't Be Shy Extreme by By Kilian

Toppnoter

Bergamott, Neroli

Hjärtnoter

Bulgarisk ros, Apelsinblom

Basnoter

Marshmallow, Mysk, Granatäpple, Vanilj

Tid på dagen

Utekväll

Prova den: 3 ml 33,93 €10 ml 102,78 €

Love Don't Be Shy Extreme launched in 2021 for women. Neroli and bergamot open it, orange blossom and Bulgarian rose follow, and marshmallow, vanilla, musk and pomegranate make the sweet base.

Longevity votes for this Kilian lean long lasting. On sillage, most voters call it moderate. Voters reach for it most in fall and winter, and for night wear.

Fresh and floral

Expensive does not have to mean heavy. These three are brighter.

Valiant by Boadicea The Victorious

Valiant launched in 2013 and is unisex. It is a citrus and white floral scent: mandarin orange, grapefruit and ylang-ylang first, then orange blossom, neroli and jasmine, with vanilla and amber below.

Longevity votes for Valiant lean long lasting. Community votes on projection also lean strong. Voters reach for it most in spring, and for evening and day wear.

13

Isola Blu by Roja Dove

Toppnoter

Amalficitron, Bergamott, Blå lavendel, Lime

Hjärtnoter

Äpple, Svarta vinbär, Casablancalilja, Champaca

Basnoter

Ambra, Ambrette (myskmalva), Anis, Atlasceder

Tid på dagen

Utekväll

Prova den: 3 ml 42,39 €10 ml 99,72 €

Isola Blu is unisex and opens with lime, bergamot, lemon and lavender. Apple, coconut and jasmine form a fruity heart, and cedar, amber and vanilla settle underneath.

Longevity votes for Isola Blu lean long lasting. Community votes on projection also lean strong. Voters reach for it most in fall and winter, and for night, evening and day wear.

14Mest prisvärd

Elysium Pour Femme by Roja Dove

Toppnoter

Bergamott, Björnbär, Mandarin, Persika

Hjärtnoter

Cyklamen, Freesia, Geranium, Jasmin

Basnoter

Cederträ, Mysk, Rosépeppar, Sandelträ

Tid på dagen

Dagtid

Prova den: 3 ml 32,67 €10 ml 84,33 €

Elysium Pour Femme launched in 2024 for women. Blackberry, bergamot and peach open it, and the heart is freesia, magnolia and jasmine. Musk, sandalwood and vanilla close it.

Longevity votes for Elysium lean moderate. On sillage, most voters call it moderate. Voters reach for it most in spring and summer, and for day wear.

Why a 3ml is how most people meet these

At this level of price per ml, a full bottle is a large commitment before you know how the perfume wears on you. A decant lets you wear it first. A 3ml decant is around 60 sprays, a 10ml decant around 200, and a 30ml decant around 600.

Here is what the 3ml costs for each perfume in this guide, with the price per ml.

Our advice is simple: pick two or three from the styles you already like and start with a 3ml of each. Wear one for a few days, in the weather you would actually use it. If it earns a place, a 10ml decant gives you around 200 sprays, and a 30ml decant is the one to keep. For how a decant works, see what a perfume decant is.