Skip to content
FRAGRANXE
Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs Rain

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

Updated 200 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 2 of 2 categories.

  • Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Rain

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character.

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum2/2
Rain0/2
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
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
RainDSH Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.38/ 5 · 199 votes
Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%
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
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

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%
white floral100%
floral92%
iris84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
green61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both floral, powdery 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
Top15 to 30 minutes
Bergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
CarnationNeroliGardeniaHoneysuckleHyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyIris
Base3 to 5 hours
MuskOrris Root
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumLongest dry-down: 5 to 7 hours

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#70,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

Reviews →

Rain by DSH Perfumes is a crisp floral composition built around lush spring petals and cool, earthy undertones. It opens with bright bergamot that quickly opens the door to a dense bouquet of gardenia, honeysuckle, lily-of-the-valley, hyacinth, and neroli. Carnation provides a subtle, fresh spicy edge, while iris and …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Rain?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 2 of 2 categories. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes; Rain is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rain for a white floral and floral character.

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

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and green accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Bergamot, Carnation and Iris.

Is Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Rain 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 Rain?

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. Rain has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Neroli, Gardenia and Honeysuckle, a base of Musk and Orris Root.

Add to comparison

Find a fragrance