Fragrance comparison

Classica vs Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 252 ratings analysed

Classica

Bortnikoff

3.6253 votes

Rank #19,467 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Gucci

4.38199 votes

Rank #5,375 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 7 of 7 categories.

Classica
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Classica0/7

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum7/7

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): 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

ClassicaBortnikoff

Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 31%Had 11%Want 58%

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

32%Love

26%Like

19%Ok

17%Dislike

6%Hate

53 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ 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 value38

¤ Price value56

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

amber77%

leather69%

musky61%

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliLemonBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomRose de MaiHeliotropeSandalwoodIrisOlibanum

Base

MuskCastoreumBirch TarPalisander RosewoodTonka BeanAmbergrisLabdanumPatchouli

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, Heliotrope, Sandalwood and Iris. 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

Summer59

Fall100

Winter77

Day81

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall96

Winter75

Day100

Night78

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex38

Women24

Men6

Unisex17

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,467

PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#5,375

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Classica by Bortnikoff opens with sharp lemon and bitter neroli before settling into a powdery heart of iris and rose de mai. Beneath the floral layer lies a dry leather structure built on birch tar, castoreum, and warm sandalwood. It fits cool autumn evenings when you want a vintage leather style that feels distincti…

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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, Classica or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 7 of 7 categories. Classica is rated 3.62/5 from 53 votes; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes. Choose Classica for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, evening 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, Classica or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

They last about the same: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100, Classica 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Classica or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Classica 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classica and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Heliotrope, Sandalwood and Iris.

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

What are the notes in Classica and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Classica has top notes of Neroli, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose de Mai, Heliotrope and Sandalwood, a base of Musk, Castoreum, Birch Tar and Palisander Rosewood. 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.