Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs Carrington

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 221 ratings analysed

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Gucci

4.38199 votes

Rank #3,838 FloralWoody

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61%scent match

Closely related

Carrington

Charles of the Ritz

4.0522 votes

Rank #54,248 AromaticVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Carrington
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum3/6

Carrington3/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucci

CarringtonCharles of the Ritz

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 199 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

4.05/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 36%Had 27%Want 38%

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

41%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCarrington

SillageGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value60

Category winnerCarringtonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

floral77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both floral, aromatic and powdery

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderAniseBergamotAmalfi LemonBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineGeraniumVirginia CedarPatchouliFernVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

HeliotropeMuskAmberVanilleoak mossTonka Bean

Category winnerCarringtonLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall96

Winter75

Day100

Night78

Spring58

Summer33

Fall83

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex17

Women77

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,838

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#54,248

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumHigher 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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Carrington by Charles of the Ritz smells like old-school boardroom authority wrapped in velvet. The cologne opens with a crisp flash of tart Amalfi lemon, sharp French lavender, and herbal basil that bites clean for ten minutes. Then the warmth creeps in. Spicy carnation, dark patchouli, and earthy forest fern fill th…

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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 Carrington?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes; Carrington is rated 4.05/5 from 22 votes. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Carrington for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

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

Carrington lasts longest (Carrington 80/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Carrington 64/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Geranium, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Carnation.

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

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Carrington suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Carrington has top notes of Lavender, Anise, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Heliotrope, Musk, Amber and Vanille.