Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs Soie

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 206 ratings analysed

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Gucci

4.38199 votes

Rank #5,377 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Soie

Reflexion

3.867 votes

Rank #61,644 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Soie takes 2 of 3 categories.

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Soie
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum1/3

Soie2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Soie
Sillage & projection: Soie
Value for money: Not scored
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

SoieReflexion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 199 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 69%

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

14%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySoie

SillageSoie

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%

powdery100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

iris77%

musky69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

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

AldehydesCitronLemonBergamot

Heart

CarnationTiare FlowerYlang-YlangIrisJasmineMilk

Base

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang. 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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

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#5,377

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#61,644

PerfumerEugene Firsanov

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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Soie by Reflexion pairs a bright, aldehydic citrus opening with a creamy floral heart that leans powdery and softly spicy. Carnation and iris add a vintage-leaning polish, while milk and tiare keep it smooth rather than sharp. The dry-down settles into clean musk and gentle sandalwood, reading cosy, tidy, and easy to …

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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 Soie?

Soie takes 2 of 3 categories. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes; Soie is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Soie for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

They last about the same: Soie 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 Soie?

Soie projects furthest (Soie 75/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang.

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

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

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

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. Soie has top notes of Aldehydes, Citron, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Tiare Flower, Ylang-Ylang and Iris, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.