Eau de Gucci vs Samambaia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau de Gucci takes 6 of 7 categories.
Eau de GucciChoose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SamambaiaChoose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Eau de Gucci6/7
Samambaia1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau de Gucci
- Community sentiment
- Eau de Gucci
- Longevity
- Eau de Gucci
- Sillage & projection
- Eau de Gucci
- Value for money
- Samambaia
- Versatility
- Eau de Gucci
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau de Gucci
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau de GucciGucciSamambaiaPheboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 295 votes
Have 40%Had 30%Want 30%
3.92/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 35%Had 23%Want 41%
Category winnerEau de GucciRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
40%Like
2%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
295 votes
31%Love
48%Like
3%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
71 votes
Category winnerEau de GucciMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEau de Gucci
SillageEau de Gucci
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSamambaiaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
green92%
floral84%
woody77%
earthy69%
aromatic61%
green100%
white floral91%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic74%
floral65%
citrus56%
Scent match63%Closely related · both green, white floral and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
HyacinthGalbanumYlang-YlangBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart3 to 5 hours
LilacLilyTuberoseHoneysuckleJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyIrisViolet
Base5 to 8 hours
OakmossVetiverMuskAmberCedarVanilla
Top
GalbanumBergamotBlack PepperLemon
Heart
HyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaVioletYlang-Ylang
Base
CedarMuskJasmineWhite MuskAmber
InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Galbanum, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Eau de Gucci, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer69
Fall53
Winter41
Day100
Night46
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter9
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEau de GucciMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,042
PerfumerMichel Almairac
Launched—
Reviews36
Overall rank#19,307
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerEau de GucciHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEau de Gucci is a crisp, expansive green floral that balances sharp spring blossoms against a classic woody base. Created by perfumer Michel Almairac, the scent opens with a brisk snap of galbanum, hyacinth, and citrus oils before settling into a rich floral core. Here, lilac, lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, and tuberose…
Reviews →Samambaia by Phebo opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, bright bergamot, and crushed black pepper that feels like stepping into a damp botanical greenhouse. As the top notes settle, cool spring florality takes center stage through dewy hyacinth, crisp lily-of-the-valley, and soft violet. The base dries down in…
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, Eau de Gucci or Samambaia?
Eau de Gucci takes 6 of 7 categories. Eau de Gucci is rated 4.12/5 from 295 votes; Samambaia is rated 3.92/5 from 71 votes. Choose Eau de Gucci for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Samambaia for a green and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Eau de Gucci or Samambaia?
Eau de Gucci lasts longest (Eau de Gucci 68/100, Samambaia 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau de Gucci or Samambaia?
Eau de Gucci projects furthest (Eau de Gucci 67/100, Samambaia 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau de Gucci and Samambaia smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Galbanum, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot.
Is Eau de Gucci or Samambaia better for summer or winter?
For summer, Eau de Gucci is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau de Gucci is the stronger pick. Eau de Gucci suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau de Gucci and Samambaia?
Eau de Gucci has top notes of Hyacinth, Galbanum, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Lilac, Lily, Tuberose and Honeysuckle, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Amber. Samambaia has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Hyacinth, Lily-of-the-Valley, Gardenia and Violet, a base of Cedar, Musk, Jasmine and White Musk.
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