Epic vs Gucci No 1 Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gucci No 1 Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories.
EpicChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Gucci No 1 ParfumChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Epic1/4
Gucci No 1 Parfum3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Gucci No 1 Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gucci No 1 Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Gucci No 1 Parfum
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Epic
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EpicBlackglamaGucci No 1 ParfumGucciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 32%Had 11%Want 57%
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 hate30%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
50%Love
32%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
4%Hate
28 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGucci No 1 Parfum
SillageGucci No 1 Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
woody92%
fresh84%
powdery77%
fruity69%
earthy61%
floral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
green77%
aromatic69%
amber61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both floral, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SageApricotYlang-YlangBergamot
Heart
OsmanthusPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyOrchid
Base
OakmossSandalwoodAmberPatchouli
Notes
AldehydesCarnationRoseAmberLily-of-the-ValleyGreen NotesHyacinthBenzoinOakmossIrisHeliotropeBergamot
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley, Oakmoss and Amber. Durations are only published for Gucci No 1 Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring70
Summer40
Fall100
Winter70
Day71
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#24,292
PerfumerVincent Kuczinski
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#37,027
PerfumerGuy Robert
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerEpicHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlackglama Epic hits the skin with a sharp, herbal pop of sage and tart apricot before settling into a warm floral heart of osmanthus, peony, and lily-of-the-valley. Created by perfumer Vincent Kuczinski in 2013, this oriental floral avoids modern sugary cliches by grounding its lush garden blossoms in an earthy base …
Reviews →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…
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, Epic or Gucci No 1 Parfum?
Gucci No 1 Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories. Epic is rated 3.90/5 from 20 votes; Gucci No 1 Parfum is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes. Choose Epic for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Gucci No 1 Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Epic or Gucci No 1 Parfum?
Gucci No 1 Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Parfum 82/100, Epic 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Epic or Gucci No 1 Parfum?
Gucci No 1 Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Parfum 66/100, Epic 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Epic and Gucci No 1 Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley, Oakmoss and Amber.
Is Epic or Gucci No 1 Parfum better for summer or winter?
Epic suits day or night wear; Gucci No 1 Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Epic and Gucci No 1 Parfum?
Epic has top notes of Sage, Apricot, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orchid, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli. Gucci No 1 Parfum features Aldehydes, Carnation, Rose, Amber and Lily-of-the-Valley.
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