Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs Tosca

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 516 ratings analysed

6 wins

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Gucci

4.38199 votes

Rank #5,375 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

Tosca

4.02317 votes

Rank #6,942 CitrusYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories.

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tosca
Choose it for a citrus and yellow floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum6/7

Tosca1/7

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: Tosca
Versatility: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
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

ToscaTosca

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 199 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

4.02/ 5 · 317 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

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

25%Love

52%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

312 votes

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

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 value84

Category winnerToscaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

citrus100%

yellow floral92%

amber84%

aldehydic77%

fresh69%

white floral61%

Scent match11%Clearly different

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

AldehydesBergamotNeroliAmalfi LemonOrange

Heart

Ylang-YlangNarcissusJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

French labdanumAmberVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Rose. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex17

Women77

Men1

Unisex19

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,375

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#6,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

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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Tosca is a classic Oriental Floral that opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes and bright citrus. As it settles on the skin, it reveals a heart of ylang-ylang and jasmine, grounded by a warm, powdery base of vanilla and amber. It is an elegant, mature choice for cooler weather or daytime office settings, offering a cle…

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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 Tosca?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes; Tosca is rated 4.02/5 from 317 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 Tosca for a citrus and yellow floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

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

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100, Tosca 65/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Tosca 62/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Rose.

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

For summer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Tosca 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 Tosca?

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. Tosca has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Narcissus, Jasmine and Rose, a base of French labdanum, Amber, Vanilla and Patchouli.