Fragrance comparison

Arpège vs Gucci No 1 Parfum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4,620 ratings analysed

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,099 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Gucci No 1 Parfum

Gucci

4.1828 votes

Rank #37,138 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Arpège
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Gucci No 1 Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Arpège2/7

Gucci No 1 Parfum5/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci No 1 Parfum
Community sentiment: Gucci No 1 Parfum
Longevity: Gucci No 1 Parfum
Sillage & projection: Gucci No 1 Parfum
Value for money: Arpège
Versatility: Gucci No 1 Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arpège

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArpègeLanvin

Gucci No 1 ParfumGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 54%Had 9%Want 38%

Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

4,581 votes

50%Love

32%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityGucci No 1 Parfum

SillageGucci No 1 Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value69

Category winnerArpègeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

green77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli

Notes

AldehydesCarnationRoseAmberLily-of-the-ValleyGreen NotesHyacinthBenzoinOakmossIrisHeliotropeBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Bergamot and Iris. Durations are only published for Gucci No 1 Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring70

Summer40

Fall100

Winter70

Day71

Night100

Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

Men10

Unisex20

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,099

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#37,138

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arpège is a classic floral aldehyde fragrance that balances a sharp, powdery opening with a deep, resinous dry-down. It suits those who appreciate vintage perfumery. The scent reveals layers of jasmine, iris, and sandalwood, making it a sophisticated choice for formal evening events or crisp autumn days when you want …

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Gucci No 1 Parfum by Gucci presents a classic green floral chypre architecture built around sparkling aldehydes, rich floral layers, and an earthy, mossy foundation. The opening sparkles with bright lemon, bergamot, and crisp green notes that feel clean and soapy. Soon, a dense floral heart of rose, jasmine, carnation…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Arpège or Gucci No 1 Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes; Gucci No 1 Parfum is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Gucci No 1 Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arpège or Gucci No 1 Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Parfum 82/100, Arpège 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arpège or Gucci No 1 Parfum?

Projection is very close: Gucci No 1 Parfum 66/100, Arpège 65/100 for sillage.

Do Arpège and Gucci No 1 Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Bergamot and Iris.

Is Arpège or Gucci No 1 Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci No 1 Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Arpège is the stronger pick. Gucci No 1 Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arpège and Gucci No 1 Parfum?

Arpège has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peach and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver and Musk. Gucci No 1 Parfum features Aldehydes, Carnation, Rose, Amber and Lily-of-the-Valley.