Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs Pancaldi & B

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 200 ratings analysed

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Gucci

4.38199 votes

Rank #5,381 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Pancaldi & B

Pancaldi · 1988

5.001 votes

Rank #57,238 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pancaldi & B
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum1/2

Pancaldi & B1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Pancaldi & B
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

Pancaldi & BPancaldi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 199 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 64%Had 0%Want 36%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillagePancaldi & B

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%

floral100%

warm spicy92%

earthy84%

green77%

mossy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral, warm spicy and green

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

Notes

OrchidCarnationMossPatchouliGreen Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes 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

No season votes yet

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#5,381

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#57,238

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1988

Reviews1

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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Pancaldi & B opens with a sharp burst of crisp green notes and peppery carnation, channeling the assertive chypre style of late eighties Italian perfumery. As the initial herbaceous bite settles, powdery orchid emerges across the heart, resting over a grounding foundation of damp moss and earthy patchouli. The central…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Pancaldi & B?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes; Pancaldi & B is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pancaldi & B for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which projects more, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Pancaldi & B?

Pancaldi & B projects furthest (Pancaldi & B 75/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Pancaldi & B smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, warm spicy and green accords. Common notes include Green Notes and Carnation.

Is Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Pancaldi & B better for summer or winter?

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 Pancaldi & B?

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. Pancaldi & B features Orchid, Carnation, Moss, Patchouli and Green Notes.