Ariane vs Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
71%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.
ArianeChoose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.
Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ariane2/7
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Ariane
- Longevity
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Value for money
- Ariane
- Versatility
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ArianeAvonGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 98 votes
Have 31%Had 43%Want 26%
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 hate31%Love
60%Like
2%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
86 votes
54%Love
36%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
199 votes
Category winnerArianeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
SillageGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArianeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
floral92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
white floral61%
floral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
Scent match71%Closely related · both woody, floral and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesPalisander RosewoodPink PepperCorianderBergamotPeach
Heart
RoseCarnationOrchidYlang-YlangOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
VetiverSandalwoodBenzoinMuskCinnamon
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
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Bergamot and Rose. Durations are only published for Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring81
Summer100
Fall67
Winter72
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer67
Fall96
Winter75
Day100
Night78
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,042
PerfumerNot listed
Launched1977
Reviews22
Overall rank#5,381
PerfumerGuy Robert
Launched—
Reviews23
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAvon Ariane (1977) is a vintage floral aldehyde that balances a bright, soap-clean opening with a soft heart of rose and carnation. It eventually settles into a powdery orris and woody musk base. This fragrance is best suited for those who appreciate retro, polished scents that sit intimately on the skin, perfect for …
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Ariane or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Ariane is rated 3.84/5 from 98 votes; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes. Choose Ariane for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ariane or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100, Ariane 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ariane or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Ariane 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ariane and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Bergamot and Rose.
Is Ariane or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ariane is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ariane and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
Ariane has top notes of Aldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Orchid and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Benzoin 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.
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