Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs Molto

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 264 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Gucci

4.38199 votes

Rank #3,838 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Molto

Missoni

4.2465 votes

Rank #11,127 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Molto
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum5/7

Molto2/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Molto
Sillage & projection: Molto
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

MoltoMissoni

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 199 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

4.24/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%

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

54%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMolto

SillageMolto

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%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody 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

Palisander RosewoodAmalfi LemonBergamotAfrican Orange Flower

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangCarnationRoseHeliotropeNeroliJasmine

Base

BenzoinTonka BeanAmberMuskPatchouliVanilleVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesPalisander Rosewood, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon 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

Spring20

Summer20

Fall93

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex17

Women77

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,838

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#11,127

PerfumerTristan Brando

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Molto Missoni is a rich amber spicy floral with a distinctly vintage feel. It opens sharp and slightly medicinal, then settles into warm cinnamon, powdery heliotrope, soft florals, patchouli, and a sweet ambered vanilla base. It suits shoppers who enjoy character, texture, and a more dressed-up style of perfume. With …

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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 Molto?

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; Molto is rated 4.24/5 from 65 votes. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Molto for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Molto?

Molto lasts longest (Molto 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 Molto?

Molto projects furthest (Molto 72/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Molto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Palisander Rosewood, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Carnation.

Is Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Molto better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Molto?

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. Molto has top notes of Palisander Rosewood, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Cinnamon, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk.