Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs Arpège

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 4,791 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Gucci

4.38199 votes

Rank #3,838 FloralWoody

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,072 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Arpège
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum4/7

Arpège3/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Arpège
Sillage & projection: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Arpège
Versatility: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arpège

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucci

ArpègeLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 199 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

199 votes

40%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

4,581 votes

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityArpège

SillageGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value73

Category winnerArpègeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

AldehydesHyacinthGeraniumPalisander RosewoodBergamotGreen NotesAmalfi Lemon

Heart3 to 4 hours

CarnationRoseYlang-YlangHeliotropeLilacIrisJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base5 to 7 hours

oak mossAmberBenzoinVirginia CedarMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean

Top

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Geranium, Bergamot and Rose. Durations are only published for Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall96

Winter75

Day100

Night78

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex17

Women77

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,838

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#1,072

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is an assertive chypre floral built on crisp aldehydes, green notes, and deep oak moss. Composed by Guy Robert and introduced in 1974, it opens with a sharp burst of amalfi lemon, bergamot, hyacinth, and geranium. This initial soapy sparkle quickly transitions into a lush, powdery bouquet feat…

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Arpège is a classic floral aldehyde fragrance that balances a sharp, powdery opening with a deep, resinous dry-down. It suits those who appreciate vintage perfumery. The scent reveals layers of jasmine, iris, and sandalwood, making it a sophisticated choice for formal evening events or crisp autumn days when you want …

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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 No 1 Eau de Parfum or Arpège?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes; Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Arpège?

They last about the same: Arpège 73/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Arpège?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Arpège 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Arpège smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Geranium, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Arpège better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Arpège is the stronger pick. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Arpège?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Geranium and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Heliotrope, a base of oak moss, Amber, Benzoin and Virginia Cedar. Arpège has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peach and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver and Musk.