Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs Talco
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.
Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
TalcoChoose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum4/7
Talco3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Longevity
- Talco
- Sillage & projection
- Talco
- Value for money
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Versatility
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Talco
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucciTalcoNew NotesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 199 votes
Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%
3.79/ 5 · 324 votes
Have 78%Had 22%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
32%Love
35%Like
19%Ok
9%Dislike
4%Hate
223 votes
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTalco
SillageTalco
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%
musky90%
woody80%
iris70%
vanilla60%
sweet50%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both powdery and woody
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
Top
TalcDamask RoseBergamotJasmine
Heart
IrisMoroccan RoseYlang-YlangPalisander Rosewood
Base
MuskVanillaTonka BeanAmberPrecious Woods
InformationalShared notesPalisander Rosewood, Bergamot, Rose 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 seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall96
Winter75
Day100
Night78
Spring54
Summer35
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#4,619
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews47
Category winnerTalcoHigher 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 →Talco is a true powder scent with a soft soapy lift, a floral heart, and a musky vanilla base that keeps it from feeling flat. On skin it usually reads like luxury talc, clean linen, and classic cosmetic powder more than a modern sweet gourmand. It suits powder lovers first, especially if you enjoy dry, comforting fra…
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 Talco?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes; Talco is rated 3.79/5 from 324 votes. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Talco for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Talco?
Talco lasts longest (Talco 80/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Talco?
Projection is very close: Talco 70/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100 for sillage.
Do Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Talco smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Palisander Rosewood, Bergamot, Rose and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Talco better for summer or winter?
For summer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Talco is the stronger pick. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Talco?
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. Talco has top notes of Talc, Damask Rose, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Iris, Moroccan Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber.
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