Fragrance comparison

Flora by Gucci 1966 vs Touch of Sun

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 477 ratings analysed

6 wins

Flora by Gucci 1966

Gucci

4.14258 votes

Rank #8,629 RoseFloral

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60%scent match

Closely related

Touch of Sun

Lacoste Fragrances

3.84219 votes

Rank #12,674 CitrusFloral

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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.
Touch of Sun
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Flora by Gucci 19666/7

Touch of Sun1/7

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: Touch of Sun
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

Touch of SunLacoste Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 258 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%

3.84/ 5 · 219 votes

Have 23%Had 51%Want 27%

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

22%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

219 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityFlora by Gucci 1966

SillageFlora by Gucci 1966

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value63

Category winnerTouch of SunBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

floral92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

rose61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both floral, 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

Top

GrapefruitBergamot

Heart

PeonyJasmineRose

Base

SandalwoodMuskVetiver

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

Winter7

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFlora by Gucci 1966Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#12,674

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews23

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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Lacoste Touch of Sun opens with a sharp burst of pink grapefruit and yellow bergamot, cutting through warm air with crisp citrus rind bitterness. As the tart top quietens down, soft peony and white jasmine unfold across the heart, smoothing the sharp edges into a relaxed floral freshness. A base of clean musk, creamy …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Flora by Gucci 1966 or Touch of Sun?

Flora by Gucci 1966 takes 6 of 7 categories. Flora by Gucci 1966 is rated 4.14/5 from 258 votes; Touch of Sun is rated 3.84/5 from 219 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 Touch of Sun for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Flora by Gucci 1966 or Touch of Sun?

Flora by Gucci 1966 lasts longest (Flora by Gucci 1966 68/100, Touch of Sun 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flora by Gucci 1966 or Touch of Sun?

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

Do Flora by Gucci 1966 and Touch of Sun smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, rose and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Peony and Vetiver.

Is Flora by Gucci 1966 or Touch of Sun 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 Touch of Sun?

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. Touch of Sun has top notes of Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Vetiver.