Basile Young vs Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 4 categories.
Basile YoungChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Basile Young0/4
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
Basile YoungBasileGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 14%Had 19%Want 67%
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 hate83%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 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
Category winners
LongevityGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
SillageGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
violet77%
fresh69%
woody61%
floral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeMimosaBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
VioletLilacAlmondLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
Virginia CedarAmberVanille
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, Amalfi Lemon, Lilac and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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 seasonSpring100
Summer33
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer67
Fall96
Winter75
Day100
Night78
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,730
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#5,360
PerfumerGuy Robert
Launched—
Reviews23
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBasile Young by Basile delivers a crisp opening of Amalfi lemon and green mimosa before settling into a soft, powdery heart of lilac and violet. The base reveals dry Virginia cedar and warm vanilla. Ideal for mild spring mornings, this fragrance suits casual wear, offering a nostalgic, clean floral trail that avoids t…
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, Basile Young or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 4 categories. Basile Young is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes. Choose Basile Young for a floral and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime 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, Basile Young or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100, Basile Young 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Basile Young or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
Projection is very close: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Basile Young 67/100 for sillage.
Do Basile Young and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lilac and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Basile Young or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
Basile Young suits daytime wear; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Basile Young and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
Basile Young has top notes of Lime, Mimosa, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Lilac, Almond and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber and Vanille. 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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