Fragrance comparison

Bill Blass for Women vs Gucci No 1 Parfum

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 271 ratings analysed

Bill Blass for Women

Bill Blass

4.07243 votes

Rank #4,238 GreenFloral

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64%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Gucci No 1 Parfum

Gucci

4.1828 votes

Rank #37,107 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bill Blass for Women
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Gucci No 1 Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bill Blass for Women3/7

Gucci No 1 Parfum4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bill Blass for WomenBill Blass

Gucci No 1 ParfumGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 40%Had 33%Want 26%

4.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 54%Had 9%Want 38%

Category winnerBill Blass for WomenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

243 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityGucci No 1 Parfum

SillageGucci No 1 Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value69

Category winnerBill Blass for WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

green77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both floral, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesHiacynthGalbanumPineappleGeraniumCinnamonBergamot

Heart

MimosaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseCarnationOrris RootYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverCypressSandalwoodMuskCedarBenzoinAmber

Notes

AldehydesCarnationRoseAmberLily-of-the-ValleyGreen NotesHyacinthBenzoinOakmossIrisHeliotropeBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring70

Summer40

Fall100

Winter70

Day71

Night100

Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men10

Unisex20

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,238

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#37,107

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBill Blass for WomenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bill Blass for Women is a vintage green floral with a bright, grassy opening, sweet hyacinth and mimosa, and a mossy, powdery base. Wearers often describe it as fresh, feminine, office-friendly, and very springlike, though the first spray can feel sharp or loud before it settles. It suits people who enjoy classic flor…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bill Blass for Women or Gucci No 1 Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Bill Blass for Women is rated 4.07/5 from 243 votes; Gucci No 1 Parfum is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes. Choose Bill Blass for Women for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Gucci No 1 Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bill Blass for Women or Gucci No 1 Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Parfum 82/100, Bill Blass for Women 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bill Blass for Women or Gucci No 1 Parfum?

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

Do Bill Blass for Women and Gucci No 1 Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, green and woody accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation.

Is Bill Blass for Women or Gucci No 1 Parfum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bill Blass for Women and Gucci No 1 Parfum?

Bill Blass for Women has top notes of Green Notes, Hiacynth, Galbanum and Pineapple, heart notes of Mimosa, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cypress and Sandalwood. Gucci No 1 Parfum features Aldehydes, Carnation, Rose, Amber and Lily-of-the-Valley.