Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,151 ratings analysed

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Gucci

4.38199 votes

Rank #3,838 FloralWoody

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

Chanel

4.07952 votes

Rank #2,073 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

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.
Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum4/8

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne4/8

Ratings & consensus: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Sillage & projection: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Versatility: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Fragranxe ranking: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucci

Chanel No 5 Eau de CologneChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 199 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

4.07/ 5 · 952 votes

Have 75%Had 25%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

50%Love

28%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

952 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 / hate77

Category winners

LongevityChanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

SillageGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value60

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

powdery100%

woody92%

musky84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

iris61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody 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

AldehydesYlang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmineRoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

CivettaMuskAmberSandalwoodoak mossVetiverPatchouliVanille

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall96

Winter75

Day100

Night78

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day81

Night100

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex17

Women77

Men5

Unisex39

Women55

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,838

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#2,073

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews125

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneHigher 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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Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne presents an airy, earthy take on the legendary floral aldehyde formula. The opening bursts with bubbly aldehydes, tart bergamot, and sunny Amalfi lemon before settling into a powdery core of iris, jasmine, and earthy orris root. Unlike the plush modern Eau de Parfum, this vintage cologne ver…

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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 Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes; Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne is rated 4.07/5 from 952 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 Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne for a powdery and woody 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 Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne?

They last about the same: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 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 Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Rose.

Is Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne?

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. Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne has top notes of Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Civetta, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.