Fragrance comparison

Flora by Gucci 1966 vs Royale Blue

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 486 ratings analysed

4 wins

Flora by Gucci 1966

Gucci

4.14258 votes

Rank #8,629 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Royale Blue

Rasasi

3.56228 votes

Rank #4,504 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Royale Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Flora by Gucci 19664/7

Royale Blue2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Flora by Gucci 1966Gucci

Royale BlueRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 258 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%

3.56/ 5 · 228 votes

Have 48%Had 27%Want 25%

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

34%Love

47%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

217 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFlora by Gucci 1966

SillageFlora by Gucci 1966

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value88

Category winnerRoyale BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

marine77%

citrus69%

aquatic53%

fresh spicy46%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and fresh 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

Sea NotesGalbanumBergamotMelonAppleOrangePeach

Heart

LavenderJasminePeonyRose

Base

PatchouliCedarVetiverMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Peony 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

Winter20

Day100

Night15

Category winnerFlora by Gucci 1966Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men85

Unisex12

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#4,504

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerRoyale BlueHigher 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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Rasasi Royale Blue opens with a crisp wave of sea notes and melon before settling into a aromatic floral heart of lavender and rose. This woody musk composition feels clean and aquatic on the skin, making it a reliable choice for daily wear. Its airy profile performs well in temperate spring weather, providing a fresh…

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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 Royale Blue?

Flora by Gucci 1966 takes 4 of 7 categories. Flora by Gucci 1966 is rated 4.14/5 from 258 votes; Royale Blue is rated 3.56/5 from 228 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 Royale Blue for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Flora by Gucci 1966 or Royale Blue?

Flora by Gucci 1966 lasts longest (Flora by Gucci 1966 68/100, Royale Blue 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flora by Gucci 1966 or Royale Blue?

Flora by Gucci 1966 projects furthest (Flora by Gucci 1966 64/100, Royale Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flora by Gucci 1966 and Royale Blue smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Peony and Patchouli.

Is Flora by Gucci 1966 or Royale Blue better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Flora by Gucci 1966 and Royale Blue?

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. Royale Blue has top notes of Sea Notes, Galbanum, Bergamot and Melon, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Peony and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Vetiver and Musk.