Fragrance comparison

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne vs Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,151 ratings analysed

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

Chanel

4.07952 votes

Rank #2,073 PowderyWoody

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Gucci

4.38199 votes

Rank #3,838 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne4/8

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum4/8

Ratings & consensus: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Sillage & projection: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Versatility: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Fragranxe ranking: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chanel No 5 Eau de CologneChanel

Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 952 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

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 hate

50%Love

28%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

952 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityChanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

SillageGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value56

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

musky84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

iris61%

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesYlang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmineRoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

CivettaMuskAmberSandalwoodoak mossVetiverPatchouliVanille

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 winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day81

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall96

Winter75

Day100

Night78

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex39

Women55

Men6

Unisex17

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,073

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews125

Overall rank#3,838

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne presents an airy, earthy take on the legendary floral aldehyde formula. The opening bursts with bubbly aldehydes, tart bergamot, and sunny Amalfi lemon before settling into a powdery core of iris, jasmine, and earthy orris root. Unlike the plush modern Eau de Parfum, this vintage cologne ver…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne is rated 4.07/5 from 952 votes; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes. Choose Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

They last about the same: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 73/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon.

Is Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 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, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne suits evening wear; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne has top notes of Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Civetta, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood. 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.