Fragrance comparison

Emily in Paris vs Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 4,284 ratings analysed

4 wins

Emily in Paris

Mahogany

4.1748 votes

Rank #14,851 SweetPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum

Gucci

4.004,236 votes

Rank #1,269 PatchouliFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Emily in Paris takes 4 of 7 categories.

Emily in Paris
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a patchouli and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Emily in Paris4/7

Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum3/7

Ratings & consensus: Emily in Paris
Community sentiment: Emily in Paris
Longevity: Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Emily in Paris
Versatility: Emily in Paris
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Emily in ParisMahogany

Gucci by Gucci Eau de ParfumGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 41%Had 7%Want 52%

4.00/ 5 · 4,236 votes

Have 41%Had 37%Want 22%

Category winnerEmily in ParisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

37%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

4,236 votes

Category winnerEmily in ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum

SillageGucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value48

Category winnerEmily in ParisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

woody69%

musky61%

patchouli100%

fruity92%

honey84%

sweet77%

woody69%

musky61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red FruitsCandy applePearPink PepperSicilian Lemon

Heart

VanillaMacaronsChampagneIrisJasmineRose

Base

MuskHoneySandalwoodAmberAmberwoodHimalayan CedarPatchouli

Top15 to 30 minutes

GuavaPear

Heart1 to 2 hours

Tiare Flower

Base4 to 7 hours

PatchouliHoneyMusk

InformationalShared notesPear, Musk, Honey and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall95

Winter67

Day100

Night70

Spring30

Summer17

Fall100

Winter99

Day56

Night100

Category winnerEmily in ParisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men2

Unisex17

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,851

PerfumerClaire Liegent

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#1,269

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerGucci by Gucci Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emily in Paris by Mahogany presents a sweet, youthful, and vibrant profile centered on candy apple and macarons. It functions as an approachable everyday option for spring or mild autumn days, blending modern sugary gourmand themes with a soft powdery base of iris and musk.

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Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum is a rich chypre floral built on a contrast between juicy fruit and dark earthiness. It opens with an unexpected pairing of tropical guava and crisp pear, giving the initial spray a sweet, tart brightness. That freshness quickly settles as creamy tiare flower emerges in the heart, smoothin…

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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, Emily in Paris or Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum?

Emily in Paris takes 4 of 7 categories. Emily in Paris is rated 4.17/5 from 48 votes; Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum is rated 4.00/5 from 4,236 votes. Choose Emily in Paris for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum for a patchouli and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Emily in Paris or Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum?

Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum 68/100, Emily in Paris 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emily in Paris or Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum?

Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum 62/100, Emily in Paris 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emily in Paris and Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Pear, Musk, Honey and Patchouli.

Is Emily in Paris or Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Emily in Paris is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Emily in Paris suits daytime wear; Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emily in Paris and Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum?

Emily in Paris has top notes of Red Fruits, Candy apple, Pear and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Vanilla, Macarons, Champagne and Iris, a base of Musk, Honey, Sandalwood and Amber. Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum has top notes of Guava and Pear, heart notes of Tiare Flower, a base of Patchouli, Honey and Musk.