Fragrance comparison

Gucci Eau de Parfum II vs I Love

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 6,252 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gucci Eau de Parfum II

Gucci

4.155,770 votes

Rank #2,536 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

I Love

Dior · 2002

3.82482 votes

Rank #9,169 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Eau de Parfum II takes 5 of 7 categories.

Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
I Love
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Gucci Eau de Parfum II5/7

I Love2/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Community sentiment: Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Longevity: Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Sillage & projection: I Love
Value for money: I Love
Versatility: Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Eau de Parfum II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci Eau de Parfum IIGucci

I LoveDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 5,770 votes

Have 33%Had 44%Want 22%

3.82/ 5 · 482 votes

Have 36%Had 64%Want 0%

Category winnerGucci Eau de Parfum IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

5,770 votes

25%Love

52%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

482 votes

Category winnerGucci Eau de Parfum IIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityGucci Eau de Parfum II

SillageI Love

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value60

Category winnerI LoveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

floral84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

fruity91%

floral83%

citrus74%

fresh65%

sweet56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black CurrantRed BerriesCassiaBitter OrangeMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

BlackberryPeonyVioletFreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base3 to 4 hours

CedarMuskHeliotrope

Top

MagnoliaFreesiaMandarin OrangeBitter OrangeOrange

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyPearHoneysuckleRoseLilyRaspberryBlack Currant

Base

MuskCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange and Freesia. Durations are only published for Gucci Eau de Parfum II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall40

Winter34

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci Eau de Parfum IIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,536

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Daniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#9,169

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2002

Reviews32

Category winnerGucci Eau de Parfum IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Eau de Parfum II offers a crisp, tart opening that sets it apart from typical sweet fruity perfumes. It begins with a bright splash of bitter orange, mandarin orange, black currant, and tangy red berries, underscored by aromatic cassia. As the top settles, a dewy floral heart emerges with blackberry, soft peony,…

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I Love Dior by Dior is a clean, sunny floral scent built around a crisp bouquet of springtime blossoms and zesty fruit. The fragrance opens with an invigorating burst of bitter orange, sweet mandarin, and dewy freesia petals that instantly wake up the senses. As the citrus sparkle settles, a fresh heart of lily of the…

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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, Gucci Eau de Parfum II or I Love?

Gucci Eau de Parfum II takes 5 of 7 categories. Gucci Eau de Parfum II is rated 4.15/5 from 5,770 votes; I Love is rated 3.82/5 from 482 votes. Choose Gucci Eau de Parfum II for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose I Love for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Eau de Parfum II or I Love?

Gucci Eau de Parfum II lasts longest (Gucci Eau de Parfum II 63/100, I Love 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Eau de Parfum II or I Love?

I Love projects furthest (I Love 61/100, Gucci Eau de Parfum II 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Eau de Parfum II and I Love smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange and Freesia.

Is Gucci Eau de Parfum II or I Love better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Eau de Parfum II is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci Eau de Parfum II is the stronger pick. Gucci Eau de Parfum II suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Eau de Parfum II and I Love?

Gucci Eau de Parfum II has top notes of Black Currant, Red Berries, Cassia and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Blackberry, Peony, Violet and Freesia, a base of Cedar, Musk and Heliotrope. I Love has top notes of Magnolia, Freesia, Mandarin Orange and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Pear, Honeysuckle and Rose, a base of Musk, Cedar and Amber.