Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs Sweet Morphine
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%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, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sweet MorphineChoose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum6/8
Sweet Morphine2/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- 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
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Sweet Morphine
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sweet Morphine
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucciSweet MorphineEx NihiloWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 199 votes
Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%
3.91/ 5 · 1,344 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
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
35%Love
38%Like
12%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
1,344 votes
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost 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 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%
powdery100%
floral92%
iris84%
vanilla77%
earthy69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both 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
Top15-30 mins
LilacBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Mimosa absoluteIrisRose
Base6-8+ hrs
HeliotropeBourbon VanillaOrrisVetiverPatchouli
Category winnerSweet MorphineLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall96
Winter75
Day100
Night78
Spring100
Summer46
Fall69
Winter46
Day100
Night59
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#5,360
PerfumerGuy Robert
Launched—
Reviews23
Overall rank#3,324
PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto
Launched—
Reviews103
Category winnerSweet MorphineHigher 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 →Sweet Morphine by Ex Nihilo opens with a tender bloom of fresh lilac and sparkling bergamot that instantly feels like walking under blooming purple bushes after an April rain. As the initial freshness settles, yellow mimosa absolute and velvety iris wrap around the floral core, creating a pillowy, clean cosmetic powde…
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 Sweet Morphine?
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; Sweet Morphine is rated 3.91/5 from 1,344 votes. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sweet Morphine for a powdery and floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Sweet Morphine?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100, Sweet Morphine 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Sweet Morphine?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Sweet Morphine 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Sweet Morphine smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Heliotrope and Lilac.
Is Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Sweet Morphine 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; Sweet Morphine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Sweet Morphine?
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. Sweet Morphine has top notes of Lilac and Bergamot, heart notes of Mimosa absolute, Iris and Rose, a base of Heliotrope, Bourbon Vanilla, Orris and Vetiver.
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