Fragrance comparison

Contradiction vs Gucci No 1 Parfum

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 2,713 ratings analysed

Contradiction

Calvin Klein

3.742,685 votes

Rank #32,064 FloralWhite Floral

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38%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Gucci No 1 Parfum

Gucci

4.1828 votes

Rank #35,982 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories.

Contradiction
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gucci No 1 Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Contradiction2/8

Gucci No 1 Parfum6/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ContradictionCalvin Klein

Gucci No 1 ParfumGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 2,685 votes

Have 37%Had 49%Want 14%

4.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 54%Had 9%Want 38%

Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

2,685 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityGucci No 1 Parfum

SillageGucci No 1 Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value69

Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

woody84%

fresh77%

rose69%

powdery61%

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

green77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LilyPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyOrchidFalse JasmineRose

Heart2 to 4 hours

EucalyptusLilacJasmineBlackberry

Base3 to 6 hours

SandalwoodMuskTonka Bean

Notes

AldehydesCarnationRoseAmberLily-of-the-ValleyGreen NotesHyacinthBenzoinOakmossIrisHeliotropeBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer56

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Spring70

Summer40

Fall100

Winter70

Day71

Night100

Category winnerContradictionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex20

Women79

Men10

Unisex20

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,064

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Daniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,982

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerContradictionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Contradiction 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 …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Contradiction or Gucci No 1 Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories. Contradiction is rated 3.74/5 from 2,685 votes; Gucci No 1 Parfum is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes. Choose Contradiction for a floral and white floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gucci No 1 Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Contradiction or Gucci No 1 Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Parfum 82/100, Contradiction 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Contradiction or Gucci No 1 Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Parfum 66/100, Contradiction 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Contradiction and Gucci No 1 Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose.

Is Contradiction or Gucci No 1 Parfum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Contradiction and Gucci No 1 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 Parfum features Aldehydes, Carnation, Rose, Amber and Lily-of-the-Valley.