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Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir

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

Updated 230 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 8 categories.

  • Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir

    Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum4/8
Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir3/8
Ratings & consensus
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment
Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Value for money
Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir
Versatility
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration)
Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir
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
Habit Rouge Habit de CuirGuerlain
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.38/ 5 · 199 votes
Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%
4.39/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%
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

55%Love
35%Like
3%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerHabit Rouge Habit de CuirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value56
¤ Price value58
Category winnerHabit Rouge Habit de CuirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
vanilla69%
leather61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody 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
Palisander RosewoodAmalfi LemonMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
PatchouliVirginia CedarCinnamonCarnation
Base5 to 8 hours
LeatherBenzoinVanilleAmber
Category winnerHabit Rouge Habit de CuirLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer67
Fall96
Winter75
Day100
Night78
Spring82
Summer55
Fall82
Winter100
Day64
Night100
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men6
Unisex17
Women77
Men67
Unisex33
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,427

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#29,645

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir by Guerlain delivers a crisp, bright splash of Amalfi lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange over a structured woody base. The opening citrus quickly meets aromatic palisander rosewood, introducing an earthy warmth early in the wear. As the initial sharpness softens, middle notes of spicy cinna…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 8 categories. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes; Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir is rated 4.39/5 from 31 votes. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir?

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

Which projects more, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir?

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

Do Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Palisander Rosewood, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Carnation.

Is Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir?

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. Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir has top notes of Palisander Rosewood, Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Virginia Cedar, Cinnamon and Carnation, a base of Leather, Benzoin, Vanille and Amber.

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