Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs Timeless

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 212 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Gucci

4.38199 votes

Rank #5,371 FloralWoody

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Timeless

Ajmal

2.8513 votes

Rank #71,088 FloralAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Timeless
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum4/4

Timeless0/4

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

TimelessAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 199 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

2.85/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 43%Want 36%

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

23%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

69%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate46

Category winners

LongevityGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

SillageGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

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%

floral100%

amber92%

woody84%

rose77%

powdery69%

iris61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, woody and powdery

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

Cherry BlossomIrisJasmine

Heart

RoseYlang-Ylang

Base

AmberHyacinthSandalwood

InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Iris. 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

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex17

Women77

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,371

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#71,088

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Ajmal Timeless is a floral amber with a soft, powdery iris feel and a rosy, jasmine-ylang heart. It opens in a pretty, petal-forward way (cherry blossom is the idea), then settles into ambered woods with sandalwood warmth. If you enjoy classic feminine florals that lean smooth and slightly powdery, it is worth samplin…

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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 Timeless?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 4 categories. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes; Timeless is rated 2.85/5 from 13 votes. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Timeless for a floral and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

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

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100, Timeless 44/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Timeless 64/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Iris.

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

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Timeless suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Timeless has top notes of Cherry Blossom, Iris and Jasmine, heart notes of Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber, Hyacinth and Sandalwood.