Fragrance comparison

Fashion Woman vs Gucci Eau de Parfum II

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5,922 ratings analysed

Fashion Woman

Roccobarocco

4.00152 votes

Rank #10,637 WoodyPowdery

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58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Gucci Eau de Parfum II

Gucci

4.155,770 votes

Rank #2,536 FruityWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Eau de Parfum II takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fashion Woman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fashion Woman3/7

Gucci Eau de Parfum II4/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Community sentiment: Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Longevity: Fashion Woman
Sillage & projection: Fashion Woman
Value for money: Fashion Woman
Versatility: Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Eau de Parfum II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fashion WomanRoccobarocco

Gucci Eau de Parfum IIGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 5,770 votes

Have 33%Had 44%Want 22%

Category winnerGucci Eau de Parfum IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

41%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

5,770 votes

Category winnerGucci Eau de Parfum IIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityFashion Woman

SillageFashion Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value43

Category winnerFashion WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

musky77%

fruity69%

violet61%

fruity100%

woody92%

floral84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, fruity and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red AppleBlackberryBlack CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisVioletPitosporumPeonyCyclamenWater LilyLimeLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Virginia CedarVanilleAlmond TreeVetyverMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black CurrantRed BerriesCassiaBitter OrangeMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

BlackberryPeonyVioletFreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base3 to 4 hours

CedarMuskHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesBlackberry, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Violet. Durations are only published for Gucci Eau de Parfum II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer29

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall40

Winter34

Day100

Night25

Category winnerGucci Eau de Parfum IIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex44

Women33

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,637

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#2,536

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Daniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerGucci Eau de Parfum IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fashion Woman by Roccobarocco creates a distinct presence with a woody, powdery profile that defies typical floral expectations. Launched in 2009, this fragrance centers on an earthy, resinous base of cedar and vetiver. It works well for cooler weather when you want a signature scent that feels slightly rebellious and…

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Gucci Eau de Parfum II offers a crisp, tart opening that sets it apart from typical sweet fruity perfumes. It begins with a bright splash of bitter orange, mandarin orange, black currant, and tangy red berries, underscored by aromatic cassia. As the top settles, a dewy floral heart emerges with blackberry, soft peony,…

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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, Fashion Woman or Gucci Eau de Parfum II?

Gucci Eau de Parfum II takes 4 of 7 categories. Fashion Woman is rated 4.00/5 from 152 votes; Gucci Eau de Parfum II is rated 4.15/5 from 5,770 votes. Choose Fashion Woman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Gucci Eau de Parfum II for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fashion Woman or Gucci Eau de Parfum II?

Fashion Woman lasts longest (Fashion Woman 72/100, Gucci Eau de Parfum II 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fashion Woman or Gucci Eau de Parfum II?

Fashion Woman projects furthest (Fashion Woman 69/100, Gucci Eau de Parfum II 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fashion Woman and Gucci Eau de Parfum II smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Blackberry, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Violet.

Is Fashion Woman or Gucci Eau de Parfum II better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Eau de Parfum II is the stronger pick. For winter, Fashion Woman is the stronger pick. Gucci Eau de Parfum II suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fashion Woman and Gucci Eau de Parfum II?

Fashion Woman has top notes of Red Apple, Blackberry, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Pitosporum and Peony, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Virginia Cedar, Vanille and Almond Tree. Gucci Eau de Parfum II has top notes of Black Currant, Red Berries, Cassia and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Blackberry, Peony, Violet and Freesia, a base of Cedar, Musk and Heliotrope.