Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 1 Parfum vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 410 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gucci No 1 Parfum

Gucci

4.1828 votes

Rank #37,107 FloralWoody

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,632 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gucci No 1 Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Gucci No 1 Parfum4/7

Azzaro 93/7

Ratings & consensus: Azzaro 9
Community sentiment: Azzaro 9
Longevity: Gucci No 1 Parfum
Sillage & projection: Gucci No 1 Parfum
Value for money: Gucci No 1 Parfum
Versatility: Gucci No 1 Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Azzaro 9

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Gucci No 1 ParfumGucci

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 54%Had 9%Want 38%

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerAzzaro 9Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

32%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

46%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

382 votes

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityGucci No 1 Parfum

SillageGucci No 1 Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value57

Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

green77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

AldehydesCarnationRoseAmberLily-of-the-ValleyGreen NotesHyacinthBenzoinOakmossIrisHeliotropeBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Hyacinth, Oakmoss and Iris. Durations are only published for Gucci No 1 Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer40

Fall100

Winter70

Day71

Night100

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex20

Women70

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,107

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#2,632

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci No 1 Parfum by Gucci presents a classic green floral chypre architecture built around sparkling aldehydes, rich floral layers, and an earthy, mossy foundation. The opening sparkles with bright lemon, bergamot, and crisp green notes that feel clean and soapy. Soon, a dense floral heart of rose, jasmine, carnation…

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Azzaro 9 is a classic 1984 floral composition that leans heavily into a dense, sunny yellow bouquet. Led by mimosa, tuberose, and hyacinth, it balances aldehyde brightness with a grounded base of oakmoss and incense. It performs best during spring days, offering a nostalgic, multifaceted garden experience that feels d…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gucci No 1 Parfum or Azzaro 9?

Gucci No 1 Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Gucci No 1 Parfum is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Gucci No 1 Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gucci No 1 Parfum or Azzaro 9?

Gucci No 1 Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Parfum 82/100, Azzaro 9 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci No 1 Parfum or Azzaro 9?

Projection is very close: Gucci No 1 Parfum 66/100, Azzaro 9 65/100 for sillage.

Do Gucci No 1 Parfum and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and green accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Oakmoss and Iris.

Is Gucci No 1 Parfum or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Azzaro 9 is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci No 1 Parfum is the stronger pick. Gucci No 1 Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci No 1 Parfum and Azzaro 9?

Gucci No 1 Parfum features Aldehydes, Carnation, Rose, Amber and Lily-of-the-Valley. Azzaro 9 has top notes of Aldehydes, Pineapple, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Mimosa, Mimosa Petals, Tulip and Wisteria, a base of Oakmoss, Iris, Incense and Sandalwood.