Fragrance comparison

Flora by Gucci 1966 vs HerStory

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 752 ratings analysed

6 wins

Flora by Gucci 1966

Gucci

4.14258 votes

Rank #8,629 RoseFloral

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55%scent match

Closely related

HerStory

Avon

3.74494 votes

Rank #29,731 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flora by Gucci 1966 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Flora by Gucci 1966
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
HerStory
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Flora by Gucci 19666/7

HerStory1/7

Ratings & consensus: Flora by Gucci 1966
Community sentiment: Flora by Gucci 1966
Longevity: Flora by Gucci 1966
Sillage & projection: Flora by Gucci 1966
Value for money: HerStory
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

HerStoryAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 258 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%

3.74/ 5 · 494 votes

Have 67%Had 33%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

23%Love

45%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

494 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityFlora by Gucci 1966

SillageFlora by Gucci 1966

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value72

Category winnerHerStoryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

iris69%

patchouli61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy 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

Bourbon PepperBergamotPeach Blossom

Heart

IrisRoseImmortelle

Base

PatchouliBenzoinVetiver

InformationalShared notesBourbon Pepper, Bergamot, Rose and Patchouli. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFlora by Gucci 1966Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men1

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#29,731

PerfumerAdilson Rato, Honorine Blanc

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Avon HerStory opens with a sharp flash of Bourbon pepper paired with crisp bergamot and soft peach blossom. As the top notes fade, a dry heart of powdered iris, rose, and herbal immortelle takes over, shifting the mood from bright spice to refined floral woodiness. Earthy patchouli, resinous benzoin, and vetiver form …

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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 HerStory?

Flora by Gucci 1966 takes 6 of 7 categories. Flora by Gucci 1966 is rated 4.14/5 from 258 votes; HerStory is rated 3.74/5 from 494 votes. Choose Flora by Gucci 1966 for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose HerStory for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Flora by Gucci 1966 or HerStory?

Flora by Gucci 1966 lasts longest (Flora by Gucci 1966 68/100, HerStory 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flora by Gucci 1966 or HerStory?

Flora by Gucci 1966 projects furthest (Flora by Gucci 1966 64/100, HerStory 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flora by Gucci 1966 and HerStory smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bourbon Pepper, Bergamot, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Flora by Gucci 1966 or HerStory better for summer or winter?

For summer, Flora by Gucci 1966 is the stronger pick. For winter, HerStory is the stronger pick. Flora by Gucci 1966 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flora by Gucci 1966 and HerStory?

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. HerStory has top notes of Bourbon Pepper, Bergamot and Peach Blossom, heart notes of Iris, Rose and Immortelle, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin and Vetiver.