Fragrance comparison

Gucci Eau de Parfum II vs Paul Smith Extreme Woman

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 6,239 ratings analysed

6 wins

Gucci Eau de Parfum II

Gucci

4.155,770 votes

Rank #2,536 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Paul Smith Extreme Woman

Paul Smith

3.75469 votes

Rank #29,466 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Eau de Parfum II takes 6 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.
Paul Smith Extreme Woman
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Gucci Eau de Parfum II6/7

Paul Smith Extreme Woman1/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Community sentiment: Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Longevity: Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Sillage & projection: Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Value for money: Paul Smith Extreme Woman
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

Paul Smith Extreme WomanPaul Smith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 5,770 votes

Have 33%Had 44%Want 22%

3.75/ 5 · 469 votes

Have 48%Had 52%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

23%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

469 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityGucci Eau de Parfum II

SillageGucci Eau de Parfum II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value64

Category winnerPaul Smith Extreme WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

floral84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fruity77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and floral

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

Green TeaBlack CurrantBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

CassiaFreesiaMuskLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Cassia, 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

Winter62

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci Eau de Parfum IIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men4

Unisex34

Women63

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#29,466

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu

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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Paul Smith Extreme Woman opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, tart black currant, and chilled green tea. The initial spray delivers a brisk, citrus-led freshness that cuts through humidity without relying on sugary sweetness. Within twenty minutes, the opening bite softens as freesia and delicate lily-of-the-valley e…

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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 Paul Smith Extreme Woman?

Gucci Eau de Parfum II takes 6 of 7 categories. Gucci Eau de Parfum II is rated 4.15/5 from 5,770 votes; Paul Smith Extreme Woman is rated 3.75/5 from 469 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 Paul Smith Extreme Woman for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Eau de Parfum II or Paul Smith Extreme Woman?

They last about the same: Gucci Eau de Parfum II 63/100, Paul Smith Extreme Woman 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Eau de Parfum II or Paul Smith Extreme Woman?

Gucci Eau de Parfum II projects furthest (Gucci Eau de Parfum II 57/100, Paul Smith Extreme Woman 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Eau de Parfum II and Paul Smith Extreme Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Cassia, Mandarin Orange and Freesia.

Is Gucci Eau de Parfum II or Paul Smith Extreme Woman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Eau de Parfum II is the stronger pick. For winter, Paul Smith Extreme Woman 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 Paul Smith Extreme Woman?

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. Paul Smith Extreme Woman has top notes of Green Tea, Black Currant, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cassia, Freesia, Musk and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli.