Fragrance comparison

Flora by Gucci 1966 vs THE BOTANIST

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 519 ratings analysed

7 wins

Flora by Gucci 1966

Gucci

4.14258 votes

Rank #8,629 RoseFloral

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46%scent match

Some overlap

THE BOTANIST

MiN NEW YORK

3.99261 votes

Rank #29,733 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flora by Gucci 1966 takes 7 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.
THE BOTANIST
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring.

Flora by Gucci 19667/7

THE BOTANIST0/7

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: Flora by Gucci 1966
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

THE BOTANISTMiN NEW YORK

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 258 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%

3.99/ 5 · 261 votes

Have 76%Had 24%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

33%Love

44%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

261 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFlora by Gucci 1966

SillageFlora by Gucci 1966

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value37

Category winnerFlora by Gucci 1966Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

green77%

floral69%

rose61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, rose and floral

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

AppleGrapefruitPink PepperBergamot

Heart

CypressLily of the ValleyPeonyRose

Base

VetiverMuskAmbergris

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Peony 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFlora by Gucci 1966Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men21

Unisex74

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#29,733

PerfumerNot listed

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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MiN NEW YORK The Botanist opens with tart grapefruit, crisp apple, and sharp pink pepper. As it settles, fresh cypress needles and soft peony emerge over a grounded base of earthy vetiver and musk. It wears comfortably on damp spring mornings when you want a quiet, green atmosphere surrounding your day.

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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 THE BOTANIST?

Flora by Gucci 1966 takes 7 of 7 categories. Flora by Gucci 1966 is rated 4.14/5 from 258 votes; THE BOTANIST is rated 3.99/5 from 261 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 THE BOTANIST for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Flora by Gucci 1966 or THE BOTANIST?

Flora by Gucci 1966 lasts longest (Flora by Gucci 1966 68/100, THE BOTANIST 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flora by Gucci 1966 or THE BOTANIST?

Flora by Gucci 1966 projects furthest (Flora by Gucci 1966 64/100, THE BOTANIST 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flora by Gucci 1966 and THE BOTANIST smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, rose and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Peony and Vetiver.

Is Flora by Gucci 1966 or THE BOTANIST 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. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flora by Gucci 1966 and THE BOTANIST?

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. THE BOTANIST has top notes of Apple, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Lily of the Valley, Peony and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Ambergris.