Fragrance comparison

DNA vs Gucci No 1 Parfum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 119 ratings analysed

DNA

Bijan

3.8491 votes

Rank #9,319 AromaticAmber

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39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Gucci No 1 Parfum

Gucci

4.1828 votes

Rank #37,138 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

DNA
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening 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.

DNA2/7

Gucci No 1 Parfum5/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci No 1 Parfum
Community sentiment: Gucci No 1 Parfum
Longevity: Gucci No 1 Parfum
Sillage & projection: DNA
Value for money: Gucci No 1 Parfum
Versatility: Gucci No 1 Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: DNA

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DNABijan

Gucci No 1 ParfumGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 37%Had 21%Want 42%

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

44%Love

39%Like

1%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

77 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

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityGucci No 1 Parfum

SillageDNA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value69

Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

green77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumYlang-YlangRosemaryBergamotMint

Heart

ClovesTuberoseOsmanthusJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MyrrhSandalwoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverAmberVanilla

Notes

AldehydesCarnationRoseAmberLily-of-the-ValleyGreen NotesHyacinthBenzoinOakmossIrisHeliotropeBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley, Benzoin and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Gucci No 1 Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring19

Summer14

Fall81

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Spring70

Summer40

Fall100

Winter70

Day71

Night100

Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex44

Women56

Men10

Unisex20

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,319

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#37,138

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerDNAHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DNA by Bijan is a bold 1990s floral with a spicy, resinous backbone. Reviewers often describe it as warm, rich, musky and assertive, with geranium, herbs and spice up top before the florals sink into myrrh, benzoin, sandalwood, amber and vanilla. It suits people who enjoy vintage-style statement perfumes more than cle…

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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, DNA or Gucci No 1 Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. DNA is rated 3.84/5 from 91 votes; Gucci No 1 Parfum is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes. Choose DNA for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening 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, DNA or Gucci No 1 Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Parfum 82/100, DNA 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DNA or Gucci No 1 Parfum?

DNA projects furthest (DNA 69/100, Gucci No 1 Parfum 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DNA and Gucci No 1 Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley, Benzoin and Oakmoss.

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

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

What are the notes in DNA and Gucci No 1 Parfum?

DNA has top notes of Geranium, Ylang-Ylang, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Cloves, Tuberose, Osmanthus and Jasmine, a base of Myrrh, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Oakmoss. Gucci No 1 Parfum features Aldehydes, Carnation, Rose, Amber and Lily-of-the-Valley.