Fragrance comparison

Fleur de Lys vs Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 412 ratings analysed

Fleur de Lys

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.78213 votes

Rank #20,558 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

8 wins

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Gucci

4.38199 votes

Rank #5,335 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 8 of 8 categories.

Fleur de Lys
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fleur de Lys0/8

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum8/8

Ratings & consensus: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fleur de LysPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 213 votes

Have 24%Had 34%Want 41%

4.38/ 5 · 199 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

62%Like

1%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

213 votes

54%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

199 votes

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

SillageGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value56

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

fresh77%

green69%

fruity61%

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Amalfi LemonBambooGranny Smith apple

Heart1 to 2 hours

LilyJasmineHyacinthRose

Base2 to 3 hours

Virginia CedarMuskWoodsy NotesAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

AldehydesHyacinthGeraniumPalisander RosewoodBergamotGreen NotesAmalfi Lemon

Heart3 to 4 hours

CarnationRoseYlang-YlangHeliotropeLilacIrisJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base5 to 7 hours

oak mossAmberBenzoinVirginia CedarMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumLongest dry-down: 5 to 7 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer100

Fall13

Winter9

Day100

Night7

Spring100

Summer67

Fall96

Winter75

Day100

Night78

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men6

Unisex17

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,558

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#5,335

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fleur de Lys by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a crisp floral green eau de parfum built around sharp citrus and watery garden petals. The scent opens with a burst of tart Amalfi lemon, crisp Granny Smith apple, and green bamboo leaves that provide an immediate cooling sensation. As the initial brightness settles, a fl…

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Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is an assertive chypre floral built on crisp aldehydes, green notes, and deep oak moss. Composed by Guy Robert and introduced in 1974, it opens with a sharp burst of amalfi lemon, bergamot, hyacinth, and geranium. This initial soapy sparkle quickly transitions into a lush, powdery bouquet feat…

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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, Fleur de Lys or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 8 of 8 categories. Fleur de Lys is rated 3.78/5 from 213 votes; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes. Choose Fleur de Lys for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fleur de Lys or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100, Fleur de Lys 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleur de Lys or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Fleur de Lys 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleur de Lys and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine, Hyacinth and Rose.

Is Fleur de Lys or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleur de Lys is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Fleur de Lys suits daytime wear; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleur de Lys and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Fleur de Lys has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bamboo and Granny Smith apple, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine, Hyacinth and Rose, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk, Woodsy Notes and Amber. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Geranium and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Heliotrope, a base of oak moss, Amber, Benzoin and Virginia Cedar.