Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs MAC Hue: MV2
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 5 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.
MAC Hue: MV2Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum5/7
MAC Hue: MV22/7
- 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
- MAC Hue: MV2
- Value for money
- MAC Hue: MV2
- 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 ParfumGucciMAC Hue: MV2MACWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 199 votes
Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%
4.26/ 5 · 109 votes
Have 46%Had 54%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
57%Love
28%Like
1%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
109 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
SillageMAC Hue: MV2
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMAC Hue: MV2Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
vanilla100%
powdery83%
lavender65%
citrus48%
aromatic30%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both powdery and aromatic
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
Amalfi Lemon
Heart
Lavender
Base
VanilleHeliotrope
InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon and Heliotrope. 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
Spring48
Summer42
Fall0
Winter100
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#5,371
PerfumerGuy Robert
Launched—
Reviews23
Overall rank#6,290
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews23
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 →MAC Hue: MV2 opens with a splash of zesty Amalfi lemon that cuts straight through cool lavender. As the sharp top note mellows, sweet vanilla and powdery heliotrope settle onto skin, creating a warm, custardy comfort. Designed for cold winter days, this discontinued gourmand strikes a soft balance between citrus fresh…
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 MAC Hue: MV2?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes; MAC Hue: MV2 is rated 4.26/5 from 109 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 MAC Hue: MV2 for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or MAC Hue: MV2?
They last about the same: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100, MAC Hue: MV2 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or MAC Hue: MV2?
MAC Hue: MV2 projects furthest (MAC Hue: MV2 74/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and MAC Hue: MV2 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon and Heliotrope.
Is Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or MAC Hue: MV2 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, MAC Hue: MV2 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 MAC Hue: MV2?
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. MAC Hue: MV2 has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Vanille and Heliotrope.
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