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Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs Vison EDT

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

Updated 313 ratings analysed
Clearly different
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 sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Vison EDT

    Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum6/7
Vison EDT1/7
Ratings & consensus
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Longevity
Vison EDT
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)
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
Vison EDTRobert Beaulieu
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.38/ 5 · 199 votes
Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%
3.80/ 5 · 114 votes
Have 65%Had 35%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

36%Love
50%Like
1%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

102 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityVison EDT

SillageGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value56
¤ Price value54
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%
woody100%
sweet92%
yellow floral84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
musky61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both 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
Big StrawberryNeroliMandarin Orange
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineMimosa
Base
MuskPatchouliSandalwoodVirginia CedarVanille
InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Jasmine, Virginia Cedar and Musk. 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
Spring43
Summer10
Fall100
Winter87
Day100
Night82
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men6
Unisex17
Women77
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,381

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#10,938

PerfumerYves Tanguy

Launched—

Reviews14

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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Vison EDT by Robert Beaulieu is a distinct floral woody musk released in 1987. It features a bold opening of big strawberry and mandarin orange, settling into a heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, and mimosa. The base is built on patchouli, musk, and vanilla, creating a character often compared to 80s powerhouses for those…

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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 Vison EDT?

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; Vison EDT is rated 3.80/5 from 114 votes. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vison EDT for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

Vison EDT lasts longest (Vison EDT 75/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Vison EDT 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Vison EDT smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Virginia Cedar and Musk.

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

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

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

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. Vison EDT has top notes of Big Strawberry, Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.

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