Fragrance comparison

Flora by Gucci 1966 vs Desert Flowers Peony

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 366 ratings analysed

4 wins

Flora by Gucci 1966

Gucci

4.14258 votes

Rank #8,629 RoseFloral

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Desert Flowers Peony

Jesus Del Pozo

4.06108 votes

Rank #10,169 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flora by Gucci 1966 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Flora by Gucci 1966
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Desert Flowers Peony
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Flora by Gucci 19664/7

Desert Flowers Peony3/7

Ratings & consensus: Flora by Gucci 1966
Community sentiment: Flora by Gucci 1966
Longevity: Desert Flowers Peony
Sillage & projection: Desert Flowers Peony
Value for money: Desert Flowers Peony
Versatility: Flora by Gucci 1966
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Flora by Gucci 1966

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Flora by Gucci 1966Gucci

Desert Flowers PeonyJesus Del Pozo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 258 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%

4.06/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerFlora by Gucci 1966Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

258 votes

36%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

108 votes

Category winnerFlora by Gucci 1966Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityDesert Flowers Peony

SillageDesert Flowers Peony

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value60

Category winnerDesert Flowers PeonyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

woody77%

floral69%

balsamic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Bourbon PepperBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

RosePeony

Base4 to 7 hours

PatchouliVetiverMusk

Top

Spicy NotesBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

PeonyDatesLabdanum

Base

MyrrhPatchouliBenzoinMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Peony, Patchouli and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Flora by Gucci 1966, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer62

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night72

Spring48

Summer15

Fall98

Winter100

Day64

Night100

Category winnerFlora by Gucci 1966Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#10,169

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerFlora by Gucci 1966Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Flora by Gucci 1966 is a chypre floral eau de parfum built around a deep rose and crisp garden florals. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh bergamot and warm bourbon pepper, creating an immediate spicy lift that avoids sugary fruitiness. In the heart, velvety red rose meets fresh peony petals to produce a dewy…

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Desert Flowers Peony by Jesus Del Pozo is a rich amber floral scent that trades typical fresh petals for deep Middle Eastern warmth. It opens with bright mandarin orange and sharp spices before settling into a heart of sweet dates, velvety peony, and sticky labdanum resin. The base rests on cozy benzoin, dark myrrh, e…

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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, Flora by Gucci 1966 or Desert Flowers Peony?

Flora by Gucci 1966 takes 4 of 7 categories. Flora by Gucci 1966 is rated 4.14/5 from 258 votes; Desert Flowers Peony is rated 4.06/5 from 108 votes. Choose Flora by Gucci 1966 for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Desert Flowers Peony for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Flora by Gucci 1966 or Desert Flowers Peony?

Desert Flowers Peony lasts longest (Desert Flowers Peony 71/100, Flora by Gucci 1966 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flora by Gucci 1966 or Desert Flowers Peony?

Desert Flowers Peony projects furthest (Desert Flowers Peony 70/100, Flora by Gucci 1966 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flora by Gucci 1966 and Desert Flowers Peony smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peony, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Flora by Gucci 1966 or Desert Flowers Peony better for summer or winter?

For summer, Flora by Gucci 1966 is the stronger pick. For winter, Desert Flowers Peony is the stronger pick. Flora by Gucci 1966 suits daytime wear; Desert Flowers Peony suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flora by Gucci 1966 and Desert Flowers Peony?

Flora by Gucci 1966 has top notes of Bourbon Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Peony, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk. Desert Flowers Peony has top notes of Spicy Notes, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Peony, Dates and Labdanum, a base of Myrrh, Patchouli, Benzoin and Musk.