Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs Knize Forest
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
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 ParfumChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Knize ForestChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum6/7
Knize Forest1/7
- 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
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Value for money
- Knize Forest
- 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 ParfumGucciKnize ForestKnizeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 199 votes
Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%
3.81/ 5 · 245 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
36%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
199 votes
40%Love
40%Like
5%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
101 votes
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
SillageGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKnize ForestBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy88%
citrus77%
woody65%
herbal53%
green42%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 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
OrangeLavenderBergamotPetitgrainAmalfi Lemon
Heart
BasilOreganoSagePalisander RosewoodCarnationGeraniumRosemary
Base
oak mossVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmberFrench labdanumPatchouli
InformationalShared notesGeranium, Palisander Rosewood, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon. 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 seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall96
Winter75
Day100
Night78
Spring100
Summer60
Fall0
Winter37
Day–
Night–
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,360
PerfumerGuy Robert
Launched—
Reviews23
Overall rank#6,665
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews48
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGucci 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…
Reviews →Knize Forest is a masculine aromatic fougere that feels like a quiet walk through Irish woodlands. It opens with bright citrus notes, including bergamot and lemon, before settling into a complex herbal heart of basil, sage, and oregano. The base grounds the composition with oak moss and earthy vetiver, perfect for coo…
Reviews →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 Knize Forest?
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; Knize Forest is rated 3.81/5 from 245 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 Knize Forest for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Knize Forest?
They last about the same: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100, Knize Forest 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Knize Forest?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Knize Forest 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Knize Forest smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Geranium, Palisander Rosewood, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon.
Is Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Knize Forest better for summer or winter?
For summer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Knize Forest?
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. Knize Forest has top notes of Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Basil, Oregano, Sage and Palisander Rosewood, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.
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