Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs Whimsical
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 5 categories.
Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
WhimsicalChoose it for a iris and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum5/5
Whimsical0/5
- 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
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- 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 ParfumGucciWhimsicalRevlonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 199 votes
Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%
3.82/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 6%Had 22%Want 72%
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
27%Love
45%Like
9%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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%
iris100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
floral77%
ozonic69%
rose61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both floral 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
Top
Violet LeafGeraniumBlack CurrantPepperMignonette
Heart
IrisLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
MuskAmberVanilleResin
InformationalShared notesGeranium, 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 seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall96
Winter75
Day100
Night78
Spring100
Summer40
Fall40
Winter60
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,381
PerfumerGuy Robert
Launched—
Reviews23
Overall rank#48,734
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumHigher 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 →Whimsical by Revlon is a floral green fragrance for women that evokes a romantic and delicate mood. It opens with bright notes of violet leaf, black currant, and pepper. The heart reveals iris and lily-of-the-valley, settling into a base of musk and vanilla. This is a subtle, polite scent best suited for light spring …
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 Whimsical?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 5 categories. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes; Whimsical is rated 3.82/5 from 11 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 Whimsical for a iris and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Whimsical?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100, Whimsical 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Whimsical?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Whimsical 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Whimsical smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Geranium, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Iris.
Is Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Whimsical better for summer or winter?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Whimsical suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Whimsical?
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. Whimsical has top notes of Violet Leaf, Geranium, Black Currant and Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanille and Resin.
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