Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 1 Parfum vs Bill Blass for Women

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 271 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gucci No 1 Parfum

Gucci

4.1828 votes

Rank #37,107 FloralWoody

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64%scent match

Closely related

Bill Blass for Women

Bill Blass

4.07243 votes

Rank #4,238 GreenFloral

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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 community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Bill Blass for Women
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Gucci No 1 Parfum4/7

Bill Blass for Women3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci No 1 ParfumGucci

Bill Blass for WomenBill Blass

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 54%Had 9%Want 38%

4.07/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 40%Had 33%Want 26%

Category winnerBill Blass for WomenRating 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

37%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

243 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityGucci No 1 Parfum

SillageGucci No 1 Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value72

Category winnerBill Blass for WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

green77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

green100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both floral, green and woody

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

Green NotesHiacynthGalbanumPineappleGeraniumCinnamonBergamot

Heart

MimosaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseCarnationOrris RootYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverCypressSandalwoodMuskCedarBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Amber, Lily-of-the-Valley and Green Notes. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex20

Women70

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,107

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#4,238

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerBill Blass for WomenHigher 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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Bill Blass for Women is a vintage green floral with a bright, grassy opening, sweet hyacinth and mimosa, and a mossy, powdery base. Wearers often describe it as fresh, feminine, office-friendly, and very springlike, though the first spray can feel sharp or loud before it settles. It suits people who enjoy classic flor…

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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 Bill Blass for Women?

Gucci No 1 Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Gucci No 1 Parfum is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes; Bill Blass for Women is rated 4.07/5 from 243 votes. Choose Gucci No 1 Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Bill Blass for Women for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gucci No 1 Parfum or Bill Blass for Women?

Gucci No 1 Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Parfum 82/100, Bill Blass for Women 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci No 1 Parfum or Bill Blass for Women?

Projection is very close: Gucci No 1 Parfum 66/100, Bill Blass for Women 65/100 for sillage.

Do Gucci No 1 Parfum and Bill Blass for Women smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, green and woody accords. Common notes include Carnation, Amber, Lily-of-the-Valley and Green Notes.

Is Gucci No 1 Parfum or Bill Blass for Women better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci No 1 Parfum 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 Bill Blass for Women?

Gucci No 1 Parfum features Aldehydes, Carnation, Rose, Amber and Lily-of-the-Valley. Bill Blass for Women has top notes of Green Notes, Hiacynth, Galbanum and Pineapple, heart notes of Mimosa, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cypress and Sandalwood.