Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs Saso

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 275 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Gucci

4.38199 votes

Rank #3,838 FloralWoody

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65%scent match

Closely related

Saso

Shiseido

4.1276 votes

Rank #29,789 PowderyWoody

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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 sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Saso
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum5/7

Saso2/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Saso
Sillage & projection: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Saso
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

SasoShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 199 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

4.12/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

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

47%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

76 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySaso

SillageGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSasoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

powdery100%

woody92%

white floral84%

floral77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both woody, powdery and floral

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

AldehydesFruity NotesHyacinthGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineOrris RootRoseLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

VetiverCivettaMuskSandalwoodAmberBenzoinTonka BeanVanille

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Hyacinth, Bergamot and Green Notes. 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

Spring43

Summer46

Fall89

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex17

Women77

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,838

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#29,789

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…

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Shiseido Saso opens with a sharp burst of soapy aldehydes and green notes that feels crisp like a cool spring morning. As it settles on skin, a dense bouquet of ylang-ylang and powdery hyacinth takes over, steering the scent away from simple freshness and into a rich, classic floral territory. The base slowly warms wi…

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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 Saso?

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; Saso is rated 4.12/5 from 76 votes. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Saso for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

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

They last about the same: Saso 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 Saso?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Saso 54/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Bergamot and Green Notes.

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

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

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

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. Saso has top notes of Aldehydes, Fruity Notes, Hyacinth and Green Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Orris Root and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Civetta, Musk and Sandalwood.