Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs Terracotta Voile d'Été (No.25, Quand Vient l'Été)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 7 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.
Terracotta Voile d'Été (No.25, Quand Vient l'Été)Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum7/8
Terracotta Voile d'Été (No.25, Quand Vient l'Été)1/8
- 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)
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Fragranxe ranking
- Terracotta Voile d'Été (No.25, Quand Vient l'Été)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucciTerracotta Voile d'Été (No.25, Quand Vient l'Été)GuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 199 votes
Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%
4.14/ 5 · 475 votes
Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%
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
39%Love
48%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
475 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%
floral100%
warm spicy92%
vanilla84%
white floral77%
powdery69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, warm spicy 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
Notes
CarnationYlang-YlangVanilleLilyIrisHeliotropePearMintJasmineRoseCitruses
No top / heart / base split published
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
Spring45
Summer100
Fall77
Winter31
Day100
Night34
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#3,949
PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain, Mathilde Laurent
Launched—
Reviews43
Category winnerTerracotta Voile d'Été (No.25, Quand Vient l'Été)Higher 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 →Terracotta Voile d'Été by Guerlain brings a sunbaked warmth rarely seen in modern summer releases. Launched as a limited edition in 1999, this eau de toilette pairs spicy carnation petals with a gentle wash of ylang-ylang and creamy vanilla. Instead of relying on typical aquatic or coconut textures, the scent leans in…
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 Terracotta Voile d'Été (No.25, Quand Vient l'Été)?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 7 of 8 categories. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes; Terracotta Voile d'Été (No.25, Quand Vient l'Été) is rated 4.14/5 from 475 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 Terracotta Voile d'Été (No.25, Quand Vient l'Été) for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Terracotta Voile d'Été (No.25, Quand Vient l'Été)?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100, Terracotta Voile d'Été (No.25, Quand Vient l'Été) 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Terracotta Voile d'Été (No.25, Quand Vient l'Été)?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Terracotta Voile d'Été (No.25, Quand Vient l'Été) 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Terracotta Voile d'Été (No.25, Quand Vient l'Été) smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Carnation, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Heliotrope.
Is Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Terracotta Voile d'Été (No.25, Quand Vient l'Été) better for summer or winter?
For summer, Terracotta Voile d'Été (No.25, Quand Vient l'Été) 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; Terracotta Voile d'Été (No.25, Quand Vient l'Été) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Terracotta Voile d'Été (No.25, Quand Vient l'Été)?
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. Terracotta Voile d'Été (No.25, Quand Vient l'Été) features Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Vanille, Lily and Iris.
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