Fragrance comparison

Absolute Oriental vs Flora by Gucci 1966

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 306 ratings analysed

4 wins

Absolute Oriental

Angel Schlesser

4.1948 votes

Rank #29,667 FloralRose

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71%scent match

Closely related

Flora by Gucci 1966

Gucci

4.14258 votes

Rank #8,629 RoseFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolute Oriental takes 4 of 7 categories.

Absolute Oriental
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Flora by Gucci 1966
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Absolute Oriental4/7

Flora by Gucci 19663/7

Ratings & consensus: Flora by Gucci 1966
Community sentiment: Absolute Oriental
Longevity: Absolute Oriental
Sillage & projection: Absolute Oriental
Value for money: Absolute Oriental
Versatility: Flora by Gucci 1966
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Flora by Gucci 1966

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Absolute OrientalAngel Schlesser

Flora by Gucci 1966Gucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%

4.14/ 5 · 258 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%

Category winnerFlora by Gucci 1966Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

41%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

258 votes

Category winnerAbsolute OrientalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAbsolute Oriental

SillageAbsolute Oriental

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value40

Category winnerAbsolute OrientalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

patchouli61%

rose100%

floral92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match71%Closely related · both floral, rose and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotFreesiaOsmanthus

Heart

RoseSaffronPeony

Base

PatchouliVanillaSandalwoodMuskVetiver

Top30 to 45 minutes

Bourbon PepperBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

RosePeony

Base4 to 7 hours

PatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Peony and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Flora by Gucci 1966, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer11

Fall83

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring97

Summer62

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night72

Category winnerFlora by Gucci 1966Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,667

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerFlora by Gucci 1966Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Angel Schlesser Absolute Oriental pairs a bright top of bergamot, freesia, and osmanthus with a dense floral heart driven by rose, saffron, and peony. The opening fizzes with crisp citrus before settling into a warm, spiced floral structure. As the initial brightness fades, earthy patchouli, creamy vanilla, sandalwood…

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Flora by Gucci 1966 is a chypre floral eau de parfum built around a deep rose and crisp garden florals. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh bergamot and warm bourbon pepper, creating an immediate spicy lift that avoids sugary fruitiness. In the heart, velvety red rose meets fresh peony petals to produce a dewy…

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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, Absolute Oriental or Flora by Gucci 1966?

Absolute Oriental takes 4 of 7 categories. Absolute Oriental is rated 4.19/5 from 48 votes; Flora by Gucci 1966 is rated 4.14/5 from 258 votes. Choose Absolute Oriental for a floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Flora by Gucci 1966 for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute Oriental or Flora by Gucci 1966?

Absolute Oriental lasts longest (Absolute Oriental 73/100, Flora by Gucci 1966 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute Oriental or Flora by Gucci 1966?

Absolute Oriental projects furthest (Absolute Oriental 73/100, Flora by Gucci 1966 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute Oriental and Flora by Gucci 1966 smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, rose and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Peony and Patchouli.

Is Absolute Oriental or Flora by Gucci 1966 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Flora by Gucci 1966 is the stronger pick. For winter, Absolute Oriental is the stronger pick. Absolute Oriental suits evening wear; Flora by Gucci 1966 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute Oriental and Flora by Gucci 1966?

Absolute Oriental has top notes of Bergamot, Freesia and Osmanthus, heart notes of Rose, Saffron and Peony, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. Flora by Gucci 1966 has top notes of Bourbon Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Peony, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk.