Contradiction vs Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 7 of 8 categories.
ContradictionChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money. 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.
Contradiction1/8
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
- Contradiction
- Versatility
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ContradictionCalvin KleinGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 2,685 votes
Have 37%Had 49%Want 14%
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 hate24%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate
2,685 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 winnerContradictionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
white floral92%
woody84%
fresh77%
rose69%
powdery61%
floral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
LilyPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyOrchidFalse JasmineRose
Heart2 to 4 hours
EucalyptusLilacJasmineBlackberry
Base3 to 6 hours
SandalwoodMuskTonka Bean
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 winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumLongest dry-down: 5 to 7 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer56
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night41
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#32,064
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Daniela Andrier
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#5,338
PerfumerGuy Robert
Launched—
Reviews23
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotContradiction by Calvin Klein presents an unusual blend of cool herbal freshness and lush florals. The opening combines clean lily, fresh peony, lily-of-the-valley, orchid, false jasmine, and rose for a vibrant floral bouquet. What sets the composition apart is the cooling touch of eucalyptus in the heart, which cuts …
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, Contradiction or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 7 of 8 categories. Contradiction is rated 3.74/5 from 2,685 votes; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes. Choose Contradiction for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money. 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, Contradiction or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100, Contradiction 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Contradiction or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Contradiction 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Contradiction and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Lilac and Jasmine.
Is Contradiction 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. Contradiction suits daytime wear; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Contradiction and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
Contradiction has top notes of Lily, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orchid, heart notes of Eucalyptus, Lilac, Jasmine and Blackberry, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Tonka Bean. 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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