Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs Shell
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories.
Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ShellChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum3/4
Shell1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Value for money
- Shell
- 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 ParfumGucciShellSeajewelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 199 votes
Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%
4.44/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
56%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
SillageGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShellBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
white floral100%
floral90%
powdery80%
woody70%
green60%
soft spicy50%
Scent match55%Closely related · both floral, powdery and woody
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
BergamotGreen Notes
Heart
LilyJasmineCarnationYlang-YlangRoseViolet
Base
MuskVirginia CedarAmberVanille
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Green Notes, Carnation and Rose. 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
Spring80
Summer100
Fall60
Winter20
Day100
Night80
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#37,386
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
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 →Shell by Seajewels is a soft, powdery floral fragrance designed for daily wear. It opens with bright bergamot and green notes, settling into a classic, lily-forward heart. The base of musk, amber, and vanille grounds this gentle scent, making it an ideal choice for a casual spring afternoon in the office or a quiet mo…
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 Shell?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes; Shell is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shell for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Shell?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100, Shell 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Shell?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Shell 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Shell smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Green Notes, Carnation and Rose.
Is Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Shell better for summer or winter?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Shell suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Shell?
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. Shell has top notes of Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar, Amber and Vanille.
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