Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 1 Parfum vs L'Air du Temps

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 6,576 ratings analysed

6 wins

Gucci No 1 Parfum

Gucci

4.1828 votes

Rank #37,107 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

L'Air du Temps

Nina Ricci

3.716,548 votes

Rank #3,004 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories.

Gucci No 1 Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
L'Air du Temps
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Gucci No 1 Parfum6/7

L'Air du Temps1/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci No 1 Parfum
Community sentiment: Gucci No 1 Parfum
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: L'Air du Temps

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci No 1 ParfumGucci

L'Air du TempsNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 54%Had 9%Want 38%

3.71/ 5 · 6,548 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumRating 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

29%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

6,548 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityGucci No 1 Parfum

SillageGucci No 1 Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value58

Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

green77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, woody and powdery

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

CarnationAldehydesRoseNeroliBrazilian RosewoodPeachBergamot

Heart

ClovesGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid

Base

SpicesIrisOakmossMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Carnation, Rose and Amber. 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

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex20

Women70

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,107

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#3,004

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerL'Air du TempsHigher 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…

Reviews →

L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci centers on a sharp, spicy carnation surrounded by crisp aldehydes and green gardenia. Bergamot brightens the initial spray, while clove, iris, and sandalwood create a clean, powdery finish. It wears light on spring mornings, offering a dry soapy feel that suits formal daytime wear and clea…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gucci No 1 Parfum or L'Air du Temps?

Gucci No 1 Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories. Gucci No 1 Parfum is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes; L'Air du Temps is rated 3.71/5 from 6,548 votes. Choose Gucci No 1 Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose L'Air du Temps for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gucci No 1 Parfum or L'Air du Temps?

Gucci No 1 Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Parfum 82/100, L'Air du Temps 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci No 1 Parfum or L'Air du Temps?

Gucci No 1 Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Parfum 66/100, L'Air du Temps 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci No 1 Parfum and L'Air du Temps smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Carnation, Rose and Amber.

Is Gucci No 1 Parfum or L'Air du Temps 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 L'Air du Temps?

Gucci No 1 Parfum features Aldehydes, Carnation, Rose, Amber and Lily-of-the-Valley. L'Air du Temps has top notes of Carnation, Aldehydes, Rose and Neroli, heart notes of Cloves, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Spices, Iris, Oakmoss and Musk.