Fragrance comparison

Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition vs First Love

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 858 ratings analysed

Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition

Gucci

3.85432 votes

Rank #10,850 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

First Love

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.81426 votes

Rank #5,917 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Love takes 6 of 8 categories.

Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First Love
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition2/8

First Love6/8

Ratings & consensus: Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition
Community sentiment: First Love
Longevity: First Love
Sillage & projection: First Love
Value for money: First Love
Versatility: Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition
Note pyramid (duration): First Love
Fragranxe ranking: First Love

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary EditionGucci

First LoveVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 432 votes

Have 47%Had 36%Want 17%

3.81/ 5 · 426 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerGucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

432 votes

27%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

426 votes

Category winnerFirst LoveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityFirst Love

SillageFirst Love

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value61

Category winnerFirst LoveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose92%

fruity84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

woody61%

floral100%

amber92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

yellow floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangePearPepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

PeonyRoseOsmanthus

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskPatchouliCedarLeather

Top15-30 mins

OsmanthusPepperMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

OrchidYlang-YlangPeony

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberVanilla

Category winnerFirst LoveLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer76

Fall53

Winter32

Day100

Night38

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night84

Category winnerGucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex5

Women95

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,850

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#5,917

PerfumerChristophe Raynaud

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerFirst LoveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition presents a crisp, feminine blend centered around radiant blossoms and gentle fruits. The scent introduces itself with bright mandarin orange and juicy pear, sharpened by a fleeting sprinkle of pepper. Soon, lush peony, dewy rose, and apricot-tinged osmanthus take over, producin…

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First Love by Van Cleef & Arpels is a soft, comforting floral amber perfume that settles into a powdery, warm cloud. It opens with an initial burst of mandarin orange and a sharp pinch of peppery osmanthus before calming down into velvety orchid, sweet ylang-ylang, and delicate peony blossoms. As the floral bouquet se…

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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 Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition or First Love?

First Love takes 6 of 8 categories. Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition is rated 3.85/5 from 432 votes; First Love is rated 3.81/5 from 426 votes. Choose Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First Love for a floral and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition or First Love?

First Love lasts longest (First Love 68/100, Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition or First Love?

First Love projects furthest (First Love 66/100, Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition and First Love smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pepper, Peony and Osmanthus.

Is Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition or First Love better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, First Love is the stronger pick. Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition suits daytime wear; First Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition and First Love?

Gucci Flora by Gucci Anniversary Edition has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pear and Pepper, heart notes of Peony, Rose and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Cedar and Leather. First Love has top notes of Osmanthus, Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orchid, Ylang-Ylang and Peony, a base of Amber and Vanilla.