Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs Sonia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 257 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Gucci

4.38199 votes

Rank #5,375 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Sonia

Bogner

4.1358 votes

Rank #8,895 PowderyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 6 categories.

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sonia
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum4/6

Sonia2/6

Ratings & consensus: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Sonia
Sillage & projection: Sonia
Value for money: Not scored
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

SoniaBogner

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 199 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

4.13/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

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

45%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySonia

SillageSonia

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%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both powdery, woody 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

AldehydesPeachAmalfi LemonGreen Notes

Heart

Ylang-YlangIrisCarnationRoseJasmine

Base

Tolu BalsamCivettaMuskSandalwoodAmberBenzoinPatchouliVanille

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Green Notes, Amalfi Lemon and Carnation. 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

Spring40

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night57

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex17

Women77

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,375

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#8,895

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

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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Sonia is a classic floral aldehyde with a distinctly vintage shape. It opens bright and soapy with aldehydes, lemon, green notes, and a soft peach touch, then settles into a powdery floral heart of iris, carnation, rose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. The dry-down turns warmer, deeper, and more textured, with amber, balsam…

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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 Sonia?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 6 categories. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes; Sonia is rated 4.13/5 from 58 votes. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sonia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

Sonia lasts longest (Sonia 81/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100), based on community performance votes.

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

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

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

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Green Notes, Amalfi Lemon and Carnation.

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

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

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

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. Sonia has top notes of Aldehydes, Peach, Amalfi Lemon and Green Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Carnation and Rose, a base of Tolu Balsam, Civetta, Musk and Sandalwood.