Fragrance comparison

Effie Gold vs Flora by Gucci 1966

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 271 ratings analysed

Effie Gold

Thera Cosméticos

3.6913 votes

Rank #58,503 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Flora by Gucci 1966

Gucci

4.14258 votes

Rank #8,629 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flora by Gucci 1966 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Effie Gold
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Flora by Gucci 1966
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Effie Gold1/5

Flora by Gucci 19664/5

Ratings & consensus: Flora by Gucci 1966
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Flora by Gucci 1966
Sillage & projection: Flora by Gucci 1966
Value for money: Effie Gold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Flora by Gucci 1966

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Effie GoldThera Cosméticos

Flora by Gucci 1966Gucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 50%Had 21%Want 29%

4.14/ 5 · 258 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%

Category winnerFlora by Gucci 1966Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

15%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

41%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

258 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityFlora by Gucci 1966

SillageFlora by Gucci 1966

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value40

Category winnerEffie GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

woody77%

floral69%

patchouli61%

rose100%

floral92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral, woody and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeMandarin OrangeApricotBergamot

Heart

JasmineWhite LilyVioletRosePeony

Base

PatchouliVanillaVetiverMuskSandalwoodTonka Bean

Top30 to 45 minutes

Bourbon PepperBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

RosePeony

Base4 to 7 hours

PatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Peony and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Flora by Gucci 1966, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day80

Night100

Spring97

Summer62

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night72

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex14

Women71

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,503

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerFlora by Gucci 1966Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Effie Gold by Thera Cosméticos opens with a bright burst of orange, mandarin orange, and crisp bergamot, balanced by a subtle fleshy apricot undertone. The heart transitions into a lush floral bouquet dominated by jasmine, white lily, rose, and powdery violet. As the composition settles, dark patchouli and earthy veti…

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Flora by Gucci 1966 is a chypre floral eau de parfum built around a deep rose and crisp garden florals. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh bergamot and warm bourbon pepper, creating an immediate spicy lift that avoids sugary fruitiness. In the heart, velvety red rose meets fresh peony petals to produce a dewy…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Effie Gold or Flora by Gucci 1966?

Flora by Gucci 1966 takes 4 of 5 categories. Effie Gold is rated 3.69/5 from 13 votes; Flora by Gucci 1966 is rated 4.14/5 from 258 votes. Choose Effie Gold for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Flora by Gucci 1966 for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Effie Gold or Flora by Gucci 1966?

Flora by Gucci 1966 lasts longest (Flora by Gucci 1966 68/100, Effie Gold 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Effie Gold or Flora by Gucci 1966?

Flora by Gucci 1966 projects furthest (Flora by Gucci 1966 64/100, Effie Gold 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Effie Gold and Flora by Gucci 1966 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Peony and Patchouli.

Is Effie Gold or Flora by Gucci 1966 better for summer or winter?

Effie Gold suits evening wear; Flora by Gucci 1966 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Effie Gold and Flora by Gucci 1966?

Effie Gold has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Apricot and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, White Lily, Violet and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Vetiver and Musk. Flora by Gucci 1966 has top notes of Bourbon Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Peony, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk.