Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs L’Air du Temps Couture Florale

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 203 ratings analysed

3 wins

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Gucci

4.38199 votes

Rank #3,838 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

L’Air du Temps Couture Florale

Nina Ricci

3.754 votes

Rank #60,883 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 3 categories.

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L’Air du Temps Couture Florale
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum3/3

L’Air du Temps Couture Florale0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

L’Air du Temps Couture FloraleNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 199 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 4%Had 2%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

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 valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

rose100%

floral92%

amber84%

powdery77%

woody69%

iris61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, 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

Top

RoseNeroliBergamotCarnationPeachPalisander RosewoodAldehydes

Heart

OrchidOrrisJasmineRosemaryGardeniaVioletClovesYlang-Ylang

Base

AmberIrisSpicesSandalwoodMuskBenzoinMossVetiver

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Bergamot 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex17

Women77

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,838

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#60,883

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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L’Air du Temps Couture Florale is a 2017 limited collector edition from Nina Ricci that highlights the floral core of the original house signature. The opening brings a crisp burst of aldehydes alongside sharp bergamot, neroli, and juicy peach. Soon after, spicy carnation and damp rose step forward, supported by ylang…

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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 L’Air du Temps Couture Florale?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 3 categories. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes; L’Air du Temps Couture Florale is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L’Air du Temps Couture Florale for a rose and floral character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or L’Air du Temps Couture Florale?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100, L’Air du Temps Couture Florale 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or L’Air du Temps Couture Florale?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, L’Air du Temps Couture Florale 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and L’Air du Temps Couture Florale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Bergamot and Carnation.

Is Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or L’Air du Temps Couture Florale better for summer or winter?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; L’Air du Temps Couture Florale suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and L’Air du Temps Couture Florale?

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. L’Air du Temps Couture Florale has top notes of Rose, Neroli, Bergamot and Carnation, heart notes of Orchid, Orris, Jasmine and Rosemary, a base of Amber, Iris, Spices and Sandalwood.