Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs Sortilège
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories.
Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SortilègeChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum6/8
Sortilège0/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Value for money
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Versatility
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- 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 ParfumGucciSortilègeLe GalionWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 199 votes
Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%
4.38/ 5 · 93 votes
Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
36%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
199 votes
57%Love
30%Like
9%Ok
2%Dislike
2%Hate
93 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
woody100%
powdery92%
yellow floral84%
floral77%
fresh69%
aldehydic61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, floral and powdery
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
Top30 to 45 minutes
AldehydesLilacYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley
Heart3 to 4 hours
IrisNarcissusMimosaTurkish RoseEgyptian Jasmine
Base4 to 7 hours
MuskVetiverSandalwoodAmberLabdanum
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumLongest dry-down: 5 to 7 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall96
Winter75
Day100
Night78
Spring56
Summer37
Fall100
Winter100
Day82
Night100
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,415
PerfumerGuy Robert
Launched—
Reviews23
Overall rank#7,108
PerfumerPaul Vacher
Launched—
Reviews19
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 →Sortilège by Le Galion is a classic floral aldehyde fragrance built around a powdery, woody core. Created by perfumer Paul Vacher in 1937, it opens with a sparkling fizz of aldehydes alongside lilac, ylang-ylang, and lily-of-the-valley. As the initial crispness settles, the composition reveals a rich bouquet of iris, …
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 Sortilège?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes; Sortilège is rated 4.38/5 from 93 votes. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sortilège for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Sortilège?
They last about the same: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100, Sortilège 71/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Sortilège?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Sortilège 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Sortilège smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Lilac.
Is Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Sortilège better for summer or winter?
For summer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Sortilège is the stronger pick. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Sortilège suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Sortilège?
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. Sortilège has top notes of Aldehydes, Lilac, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Iris, Narcissus, Mimosa and Turkish Rose, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber.
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