Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 8 categories.
Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumChoose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum4/8
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Longevity
- L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucciL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 199 votes
Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%
4.29/ 5 · 5,370 votes
Have 44%Had 12%Want 44%
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
55%Love
31%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
5,370 votes
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
SillageGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
powdery100%
floral92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
violet69%
woody61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both floral, powdery and woody
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
Top15 to 30 minutes
AniseNeroliCorianderBergamotLemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
HeliotropeCarnationVioletClovesYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseJasmineOrchid
Base6 to 8 hours
IrisVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodTonka BeanMuskVetiver
Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall96
Winter75
Day100
Night78
Spring54
Summer34
Fall100
Winter88
Day72
Night100
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#5,427
PerfumerGuy Robert
Launched—
Reviews23
Overall rank#983
PerfumerJacques Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews207
Category winnerL'Heure Bleue 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 →L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum by Guerlain opens with an unmistakable burst of spicy anise, coriander, and crisp bergamot. The citrus quickly yields to a dense, velvety bouquet where powdery violet, clove-tinged carnation, and sweet heliotrope take center stage. As the floral layers settle, the composition deepens into a…
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 L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum?
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; L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 5,370 votes. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum?
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum lasts longest (L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum 75/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Carnation, Rose and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum?
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'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum has top notes of Anise, Neroli, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Carnation, Violet and Cloves, a base of Iris, Vanilla, Benzoin and Sandalwood.
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