Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 1 Parfum vs Megara

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 50 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gucci No 1 Parfum

Gucci

4.1828 votes

Rank #35,712 FloralWoody

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Megara

Le Galion

4.2722 votes

Rank #37,329 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Parfum takes 5 of 6 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.
Megara
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Gucci No 1 Parfum5/6

Megara1/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci No 1 ParfumGucci

MegaraLe Galion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 54%Had 9%Want 38%

4.27/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 44%Had 20%Want 36%

Category winnerMegaraRating 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

45%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityGucci No 1 Parfum

SillageGucci No 1 Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value56

Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

green77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

green77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match53%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

Top30 to 45 minutes

HyacinthAldehydesBergamotPeachRaspberry

Heart2 to 4 hours

JasmineGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyRoseHoneyOrchidOrris

Base3 to 6 hours

OakmossMuskSandalwoodCedarAmbergris

Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer40

Fall100

Winter70

Day71

Night100

Spring100

Summer63

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex20

Women70

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,712

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#37,329

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumHigher 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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Megara by Le Galion is a vintage floral perfume launched in 1978. It opens with a crisp burst of aldehydes, bitter-edged bergamot, and spring-like hyacinth, softened slightly by subtle hints of peach and raspberry. As the opening sparkle settles, a dense bouquet of jasmine, gardenia, rose, and lily-of-the-valley takes…

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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 Parfum or Megara?

Gucci No 1 Parfum takes 5 of 6 categories. Gucci No 1 Parfum is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes; Megara is rated 4.27/5 from 22 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 Megara for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci No 1 Parfum or Megara?

Gucci No 1 Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Parfum 82/100, Megara 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci No 1 Parfum or Megara?

Gucci No 1 Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Parfum 66/100, Megara 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci No 1 Parfum and Megara smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and green accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Hyacinth.

Is Gucci No 1 Parfum or Megara better for summer or winter?

Gucci No 1 Parfum suits evening wear; Megara suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci No 1 Parfum and Megara?

Gucci No 1 Parfum features Aldehydes, Carnation, Rose, Amber and Lily-of-the-Valley. Megara has top notes of Hyacinth, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.