Black Label vs Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 7 of 8 categories.
Black LabelChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Label0/8
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum7/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- 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
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black LabelYardleyGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 32%Had 27%Want 41%
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
53%Like
9%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
54%Love
36%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
199 votes
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost 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 bothwoody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
fresh spicy69%
lavender61%
floral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotAmalfi LemonOrangeLemon Verbena
Heart2-3 hrs
LavenderBrazilian RosewoodGeraniumClary Sage
Base5-7 hrs
SandalwoodVetiverPatchoulioak moss
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
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer11
Fall100
Winter22
Day100
Night27
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#48,318
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 snapshotYardley Black Label is an earthy, brisk woody chypre that smells like stepping straight out of a traditional barbershop on a crisp morning. It hits the skin with an invigorating burst of zesty bergamot, lemon, and tangy orange before settling into an herbal heart of aromatic lavender and clean geranium. As the citrus …
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, Black Label or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 7 of 8 categories. Black Label is rated 4.09/5 from 32 votes; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes. Choose Black Label for a woody and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Label or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100, Black Label 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Label or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Black Label 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Label and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Geranium and Sandalwood.
Is Black Label or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Black Label suits daytime wear; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Label and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
Black Label has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Orange and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Lavender, Brazilian Rosewood, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli and oak moss. 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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