Fragrance comparison

B-52 vs Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 203 ratings analysed

B-52

Apple Parfums

3.504 votes

Rank #69,066 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Gucci

4.38199 votes

Rank #5,381 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 4 categories.

B-52
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

B-520/4

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
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: Not scored
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

B-52Apple Parfums

Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%

4.38/ 5 · 199 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

54%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

199 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ 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

aromatic100%

amber88%

citrus77%

vanilla65%

fresh spicy53%

soft spicy42%

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangeBergamotNeroli

Heart

Clary SageGeraniumHyacinth

Base

Tonka BeanAmberMusk

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 notesBergamot, Geranium, Hyacinth and Tonka Bean. 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 season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall96

Winter75

Day100

Night78

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Men6

Unisex17

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,066

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,381

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

B-52 by Apple Parfums launches with a sharp splash of bitter orange, bergamot, and neroli. It quickly shifts into herbal clary sage and geranium before grounding into warm tonka bean and amber. Designed as a budget-friendly aromatic fougere for men, it offers a clean, crisp profile suitable for morning commutes and wa…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, B-52 or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 4 categories. B-52 is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes. Choose B-52 for a aromatic and amber character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, B-52 or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100, B-52 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, B-52 or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, B-52 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do B-52 and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Hyacinth and Tonka Bean.

Is B-52 or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

B-52 suits evening wear; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in B-52 and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

B-52 has top notes of Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Clary Sage, Geranium and Hyacinth, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber 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.