Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs Gucci Pour Homme (1976)

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 466 ratings analysed

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Gucci

4.38199 votes

Rank #3,838 FloralWoody

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Gucci Pour Homme (1976)

Gucci

4.45267 votes

Rank #2,470 WoodyFresh Spicy

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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 longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gucci Pour Homme (1976)
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum4/8

Gucci Pour Homme (1976)4/8

Ratings & consensus: Gucci Pour Homme (1976)
Community sentiment: Gucci Pour Homme (1976)
Longevity: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Gucci Pour Homme (1976)
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Pour Homme (1976)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucci

Gucci Pour Homme (1976)Gucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 199 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

4.45/ 5 · 267 votes

Have 44%Had 21%Want 35%

Category winnerGucci Pour Homme (1976)Rating 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

58%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

267 votes

Category winnerGucci Pour Homme (1976)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

SillageGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value43

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotAmalfi LemonLavenderBasil

Heart3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodPatchouliCarnationIrisSpicesGeraniumVirginia CedarJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

OakmossLeatherFrench labdanumMuskAmberTonka BeanVanilla

Category winnerGucci Pour Homme (1976)Longest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall96

Winter75

Day100

Night78

Spring79

Summer41

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night91

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex17

Women77

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,838

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#2,470

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews40

Category winnerGucci Pour Homme (1976)Higher 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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Gucci Pour Homme (1976) by Gucci is an aromatic woody chypre built around crisp herbs, rich woods, and a dry mossy base. The opening combines bright bergamot and Amalfi lemon with fresh lavender and green basil. As the citrus lifts, the heart develops a dry, warm character shaped by patchouli, Virginia cedar, and sand…

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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 Gucci Pour Homme (1976)?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes; Gucci Pour Homme (1976) is rated 4.45/5 from 267 votes. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gucci Pour Homme (1976) for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Gucci Pour Homme (1976)?

They last about the same: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100, Gucci Pour Homme (1976) 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Gucci Pour Homme (1976)?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Gucci Pour Homme (1976) 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Gucci Pour Homme (1976) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Carnation.

Is Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Gucci Pour Homme (1976) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci Pour Homme (1976) is the stronger pick. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Gucci Pour Homme (1976) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Gucci Pour Homme (1976)?

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. Gucci Pour Homme (1976) has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Carnation and Iris, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, French labdanum and Musk.