Fragrance comparison

Gucci Eau de Parfum II vs La Danse

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5,771 ratings analysed

Gucci Eau de Parfum II

Gucci

4.155,770 votes

Rank #2,536 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

La Danse

Claude Marsal Parfums

5.001 votes

Rank #52,820 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Danse takes 4 of 5 categories.

Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La Danse
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gucci Eau de Parfum II1/5

La Danse4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: La Danse
Sillage & projection: La Danse
Value for money: La Danse
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): La Danse
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

La DanseClaude Marsal Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 5,770 votes

Have 33%Had 44%Want 22%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityLa Danse

SillageLa Danse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value63

Category winnerLa DanseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

floral84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

floral92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and sweet

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

Mandarin OrangeMelonBergamotPearPeachMagnolia

Heart3 to 5 hours

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineFreesiaOrchidTuberoseVioletPlum

Base4 to 8 hours

MuskVanillaCedarBlackberry

Category winnerLa DanseLongest dry-down: 4 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall40

Winter34

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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#52,820

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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La Danse by Claude Marsal Parfums delivers a vibrant rush of crisp fruits and delicate petals designed for everyday polish. The opening presents juicy melon, ripe pear, sweet peach, and tart mandarin orange, brightened by zesty bergamot and lemony magnolia. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts into a lush floral …

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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 La Danse?

La Danse takes 4 of 5 categories. Gucci Eau de Parfum II is rated 4.15/5 from 5,770 votes; La Danse is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Gucci Eau de Parfum II for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Danse for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Eau de Parfum II or La Danse?

La Danse lasts longest (La Danse 87/100, Gucci Eau de Parfum II 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Eau de Parfum II or La Danse?

Projection is very close: La Danse 58/100, Gucci Eau de Parfum II 57/100 for sillage.

Do Gucci Eau de Parfum II and La Danse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Blackberry, Violet and Freesia.

Is Gucci Eau de Parfum II or La Danse better for summer or winter?

Gucci Eau de Parfum II suits daytime wear; La Danse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Eau de Parfum II and La Danse?

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. La Danse has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Melon, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Cedar and Blackberry.