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Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs Versilia Aurum

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

Updated 486 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 8 categories.

  • Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Versilia Aurum

    Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum5/8
Versilia Aurum2/8
Ratings & consensus
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Longevity
Versilia Aurum
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Versatility
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration)
Versilia Aurum
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
Versilia AurumProfumi del Forte
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.38/ 5 · 199 votes
Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%
4.03/ 5 · 287 votes
Have 29%Had 20%Want 51%
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

40%Love
40%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate

287 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityVersilia Aurum

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value56
¤ Price value40
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
vanilla100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
fruity77%
amber69%
balsamic61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both 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
Top15 to 30 minutes
StrawberryPlumOrange
Heart2 to 4 hours
HeliotropeYlang-YlangTuberoseOrchidIrisRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base6 to 8 hours
VanilleTonka BeanTolu BalsamPeru BalsamSandalwoodMuskAmbergris
Category winnerVersilia AurumLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer67
Fall96
Winter75
Day100
Night78
Spring74
Summer48
Fall99
Winter100
Day100
Night64
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men6
Unisex17
Women77
Men4
Unisex4
Women92
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,333

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#9,803

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews19

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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Versilia Aurum by Profumi del Forte is an oriental floral fragrance built on a lush blend of ripe fruit, powdery florals, and balsamic warmth. It opens with sweet strawberry, ripe plum, and bright orange, giving an immediate burst of candied orchard fruit. As the bright start settles, heliotrope, ylang-ylang, and jasm…

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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 Versilia Aurum?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 8 categories. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes; Versilia Aurum is rated 4.03/5 from 287 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 Versilia Aurum for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

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

Versilia Aurum lasts longest (Versilia Aurum 78/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Projection is very close: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Versilia Aurum 68/100 for sillage.

Do Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Versilia Aurum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope and Iris.

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

For summer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Versilia Aurum is the stronger pick. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Versilia Aurum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Versilia Aurum has top notes of Strawberry, Plum and Orange, heart notes of Heliotrope, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Orchid, a base of Vanille, Tonka Bean, Tolu Balsam and Peru Balsam.

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