Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs So

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 205 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Gucci

4.38199 votes

Rank #5,377 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Weil

3.176 votes

Rank #64,521 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
So
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum4/4

So0/4

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: 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

SoWeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 199 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

3.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 40%Had 30%Want 30%

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

17%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

SillageGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value50

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%

woody100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

iris50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and powdery

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

BergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

GeraniumIrisCypress

Base

SandalwoodVetiverVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Iris. 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

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex17

Women77

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,377

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#64,521

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Weil's 2007 release opens with a sharp splash of Amalfi lemon and bergamot. This brisk citrus start quickly shifts into a dry, green middle stage dominated by cypress and geranium. It sits quiet and clean on the skin, drawing down into a faint cedar and vetiver base with a touch of dry vanilla. This is a subtle woody …

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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 So?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 4 categories. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes; So is rated 3.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose So for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100, So 50/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, So 58/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Geranium, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Iris.

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

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

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

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. So has top notes of Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Iris and Cypress, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla and Cedar.