Fragrance comparison

First Love vs Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 858 ratings analysed

6 wins

First Love

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.81426 votes

Rank #5,917 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition

Gucci

3.85432 votes

Rank #10,850 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Love takes 6 of 8 categories.

First Love
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

First Love6/8

Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition2/8

Ratings & consensus: Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition
Community sentiment: First Love
Longevity: First Love
Sillage & projection: First Love
Value for money: First Love
Versatility: Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition
Note pyramid (duration): First Love
Fragranxe ranking: First Love

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First LoveVan Cleef & Arpels

Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary EditionGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 426 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 432 votes

Have 47%Had 36%Want 17%

Category winnerGucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

426 votes

32%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

432 votes

Category winnerFirst LoveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityFirst Love

SillageFirst Love

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value46

Category winnerFirst LoveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

yellow floral69%

powdery61%

floral100%

rose92%

fruity84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OsmanthusPepperMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

OrchidYlang-YlangPeony

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberVanilla

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangePearPepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

PeonyRoseOsmanthus

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskPatchouliCedarLeather

Category winnerFirst LoveLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night84

Spring100

Summer76

Fall53

Winter32

Day100

Night38

Category winnerGucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,917

PerfumerChristophe Raynaud

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#10,850

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerFirst LoveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First Love by Van Cleef & Arpels is a soft, comforting floral amber perfume that settles into a powdery, warm cloud. It opens with an initial burst of mandarin orange and a sharp pinch of peppery osmanthus before calming down into velvety orchid, sweet ylang-ylang, and delicate peony blossoms. As the floral bouquet se…

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Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition presents a crisp, feminine blend centered around radiant blossoms and gentle fruits. The scent introduces itself with bright mandarin orange and juicy pear, sharpened by a fleeting sprinkle of pepper. Soon, lush peony, dewy rose, and apricot-tinged osmanthus take over, producin…

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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, First Love or Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition?

First Love takes 6 of 8 categories. First Love is rated 3.81/5 from 426 votes; Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition is rated 3.85/5 from 432 votes. Choose First Love for a floral and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First Love or Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition?

First Love lasts longest (First Love 68/100, Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Love or Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition?

First Love projects furthest (First Love 66/100, Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Love and Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Peony.

Is First Love or Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, First Love is the stronger pick. First Love suits daytime wear; Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Love and Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition?

First Love has top notes of Osmanthus, Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orchid, Ylang-Ylang and Peony, a base of Amber and Vanilla. Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pear and Pepper, heart notes of Peony, Rose and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Cedar and Leather.