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Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs Jil Sander Woman II

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

Updated 259 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Jil Sander Woman II

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum6/7
Jil Sander Woman II1/7
Ratings & consensus
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Longevity
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection
Jil Sander Woman II
Value for money
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Versatility
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
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
Jil Sander Woman IIJil Sander
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.38/ 5 · 199 votes
Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%
4.32/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 27%Had 16%Want 56%
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

52%Love
37%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

60 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

SillageJil Sander Woman II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value56
¤ Price value50
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%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
white floral77%
floral69%
animalic61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, floral 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
Top
AldehydesBergamotFruity NotesNeroliGreen Notes
Heart
CarnationTuberoseOrris RootJasmineOrchidRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
CastoreumBenzoinCivettaoak mossVirginia CedarPatchouliAmberOlibanum
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Green Notes and Carnation. 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
Spring44
Summer25
Fall100
Winter81
Day83
Night100
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men6
Unisex17
Women77
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,838

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#13,292

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

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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Jil Sander Woman II is a rich woody chypre built around an unmistakably classic 1980s structure. It opens with an invigorating burst of sparkling aldehydes, crisp bergamot, fresh neroli, and subtle green notes that feel like stepping into cool morning air. As the initial brightness softens, the fragrance unfolds a ful…

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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 Jil Sander Woman II?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes; Jil Sander Woman II is rated 4.32/5 from 60 votes. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jil Sander Woman II for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Jil Sander Woman II?

They last about the same: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100, Jil Sander Woman II 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Jil Sander Woman II?

Projection is very close: Jil Sander Woman II 69/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100 for sillage.

Do Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Jil Sander Woman II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Green Notes and Carnation.

Is Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Jil Sander Woman II better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Jil Sander Woman II is the stronger pick. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Jil Sander Woman II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Jil Sander Woman II?

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. Jil Sander Woman II has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Fruity Notes and Neroli, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of Castoreum, Benzoin, Civetta and oak moss.

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