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Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs Pub

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

Updated 212 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Pub

    Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum4/5
Pub1/5
Ratings & consensus
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection
Pub
Value for money
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
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
PubRevlon
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.38/ 5 · 199 votes
Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%
4.08/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 24%Had 19%Want 57%
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

38%Love
46%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

SillagePub

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value56
¤ Price value38
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%
powdery100%
vanilla92%
musky84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
lavender61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and aromatic

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
GeraniumStar AniseAmalfi LemonTarragonBasil
Heart
HeliotropeLavenderLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskSandalwoodVanillePatchoulioak moss
InformationalShared notesGeranium, Amalfi Lemon, Heliotrope and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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
Spring33
Summer17
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night60
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men6
Unisex17
Women77
Men50
Unisex50
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,371

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#23,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Pub by Revlon is a classic woody aromatic fragrance for men, centered around a powdery musk and vanilla core. With sharp, bracing top notes of star anise and basil, it settles into a comforting heliotrope and lavender heart. Ideal for casual daily wear or autumn afternoons, this scent leans heavily into a retro, mascu…

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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 Pub?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes; Pub is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pub for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

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

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100, Pub 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Pub?

Projection is very close: Pub 69/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100 for sillage.

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

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Geranium, Amalfi Lemon, Heliotrope and Lily-of-the-Valley.

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

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Pub suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Pub has top notes of Geranium, Star Anise, Amalfi Lemon and Tarragon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanille and Patchouli.

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