Fragrance comparison

Apres l'Ondee vs Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,578 ratings analysed

Apres l'Ondee

Guerlain

4.292,379 votes

Rank #2,931 PowderyViolet

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49%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Gucci

4.38199 votes

Rank #3,838 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 7 of 8 categories.

Apres l'Ondee
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Apres l'Ondee1/8

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum7/8

Ratings & consensus: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Fragranxe ranking: Apres l'Ondee

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Apres l'OndeeGuerlain

Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 2,379 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

4.38/ 5 · 199 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

2,379 votes

54%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

199 votes

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

SillageGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value56

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

iris77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

AniseCassiaNeroliBergamotLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletOrris RootMimosaCarnationSandalwoodRoseYlang-YlangVetiver

Base2 to 3 hours

IrisHeliotropeVanillaMuskBenzoinStyraxAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

AldehydesHyacinthGeraniumPalisander RosewoodBergamotGreen NotesAmalfi Lemon

Heart3 to 4 hours

CarnationRoseYlang-YlangHeliotropeLilacIrisJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base5 to 7 hours

oak mossAmberBenzoinVirginia CedarMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumLongest dry-down: 5 to 7 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer58

Fall45

Winter23

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer67

Fall96

Winter75

Day100

Night78

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

Men6

Unisex17

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,931

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#3,838

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerApres l'OndeeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Guerlain Apres l'Ondee smells like a pale spring garden after a cool rain shower. It opens with an unusual burst of herbal anise and bright neroli, paired with touches of bergamot and lemon. As the citrus settles, powdery violet and earthy iris root step forward, accompanied by soft yellow mimosa and spicy carnation. …

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Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is an assertive chypre floral built on crisp aldehydes, green notes, and deep oak moss. Composed by Guy Robert and introduced in 1974, it opens with a sharp burst of amalfi lemon, bergamot, hyacinth, and geranium. This initial soapy sparkle quickly transitions into a lush, powdery bouquet feat…

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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, Apres l'Ondee or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 7 of 8 categories. Apres l'Ondee is rated 4.29/5 from 2,379 votes; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes. Choose Apres l'Ondee for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Apres l'Ondee or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100, Apres l'Ondee 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apres l'Ondee or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Apres l'Ondee 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apres l'Ondee and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Carnation, Sandalwood and Rose.

Is Apres l'Ondee or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Apres l'Ondee suits daytime wear; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apres l'Ondee and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Apres l'Ondee has top notes of Anise, Cassia, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Orris Root, Mimosa and Carnation, a base of Iris, Heliotrope, Vanilla and Musk. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Geranium and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Heliotrope, a base of oak moss, Amber, Benzoin and Virginia Cedar.