Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs Or Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.
Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Or NoirChoose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum4/7
Or Noir3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Longevity
- Or Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Or Noir
- Value for money
- Or Noir
- 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 ParfumGucciOr NoirPascal MorabitoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 199 votes
Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%
4.11/ 5 · 196 votes
Have 74%Had 26%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
44%Love
38%Like
4%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
196 votes
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOr Noir
SillageOr Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOr NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
white floral100%
yellow floral92%
woody84%
green77%
earthy69%
mossy61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both 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
AldehydesCassisBergamotTangerine
Heart
NarcissusJasmineMay RoseLily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaIris
Base
oak mossYlang-YlangClovePatchouliVanilleMusk
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Iris. 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
Spring56
Summer42
Fall100
Winter88
Day91
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#5,360
PerfumerGuy Robert
Launched—
Reviews23
Overall rank#28,004
PerfumerSébastien Martin
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Or Noir opens with a piercing burst of aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and tart cassis that feels sharp and cool against the skin. Within twenty minutes, the bright top notes give way to a heavy, waxy floral heart dominated by narcissus, May rose, and gardenia. Indolic jasmine adds depth, while iris provides a soft powdery…
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 Or Noir?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes; Or Noir is rated 4.11/5 from 196 votes. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Or Noir for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Or Noir?
They last about the same: Or Noir 72/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Or Noir?
Or Noir projects furthest (Or Noir 71/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Or Noir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Iris.
Is Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Or Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Or Noir is the stronger pick. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Or Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Or Noir?
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. Or Noir has top notes of Aldehydes, Cassis, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine, May Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of oak moss, Ylang-Ylang, Clove and Patchouli.
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