Fragrance comparison

Flora by Gucci 1966 vs Hameau de la Reine

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 335 ratings analysed

6 wins

Flora by Gucci 1966

Gucci

4.14258 votes

Rank #8,629 RoseFloral

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Hameau de la Reine

Historiae

4.1477 votes

Rank #15,629 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flora by Gucci 1966 takes 6 of 8 categories.

Flora by Gucci 1966
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Hameau de la Reine
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Flora by Gucci 19666/8

Hameau de la Reine2/8

Ratings & consensus: Flora by Gucci 1966
Community sentiment: Hameau de la Reine
Longevity: Flora by Gucci 1966
Sillage & projection: Flora by Gucci 1966
Value for money: Hameau de la Reine
Versatility: Flora by Gucci 1966
Note pyramid (duration): Flora by Gucci 1966
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

Hameau de la ReineHistoriae

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 258 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%

4.14/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 23%Had 20%Want 57%

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

39%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerHameau de la ReineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityFlora by Gucci 1966

SillageFlora by Gucci 1966

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value63

Category winnerHameau de la ReineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

green100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

fresh53%

rose42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, rose and woody

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

Top15-30 mins

Tomato LeafBlack currant leafFig LeafBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

IvyGalbanumMock OrangeGeraniumPeonyRose

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverWhite WoodMuskHoneyPatchouli

Category winnerFlora by Gucci 1966Longest dry-down: 4 to 7 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer62

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night72

Spring94

Summer100

Fall13

Winter13

Day100

Night9

Category winnerFlora by Gucci 1966Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men18

Unisex36

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#15,629

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews10

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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Historiae Hameau de la Reine captures the vivid atmosphere of an overgrown vegetable garden on a cool morning. From the initial spray, you are greeted by the unmistakable aroma of snapped tomato stems, crushed black currant leaf, and bitter green fig leaf. It feels brisk, wet, and deeply botanical, avoiding sugary swe…

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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 Hameau de la Reine?

Flora by Gucci 1966 takes 6 of 8 categories. Flora by Gucci 1966 is rated 4.14/5 from 258 votes; Hameau de la Reine is rated 4.14/5 from 77 votes. Choose Flora by Gucci 1966 for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Hameau de la Reine for a green and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Flora by Gucci 1966 or Hameau de la Reine?

Flora by Gucci 1966 lasts longest (Flora by Gucci 1966 68/100, Hameau de la Reine 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flora by Gucci 1966 or Hameau de la Reine?

Flora by Gucci 1966 projects furthest (Flora by Gucci 1966 64/100, Hameau de la Reine 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flora by Gucci 1966 and Hameau de la Reine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, rose and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Peony and Patchouli.

Is Flora by Gucci 1966 or Hameau de la Reine better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hameau de la Reine is the stronger pick. For winter, Flora by Gucci 1966 is the stronger pick. Flora by Gucci 1966 suits daytime wear; Hameau de la Reine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flora by Gucci 1966 and Hameau de la Reine?

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. Hameau de la Reine has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Black currant leaf, Fig Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Ivy, Galbanum, Mock Orange and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, White Wood, Musk and Honey.