Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 1 Parfum vs Quelques Fleurs l'Original

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,974 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gucci No 1 Parfum

Gucci

4.1828 votes

Rank #37,107 FloralWoody

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Quelques Fleurs l'Original

Houbigant

4.061,946 votes

Rank #25,426 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Parfum takes 5 of 8 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.
Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gucci No 1 Parfum5/8

Quelques Fleurs l'Original3/8

Ratings & consensus: Quelques Fleurs l'Original
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): Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Fragranxe ranking: Quelques Fleurs l'Original

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci No 1 ParfumGucci

Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 54%Had 9%Want 38%

4.06/ 5 · 1,946 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalRating 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

41%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

1,946 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity72

〰 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 value51

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%

powdery84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, powdery 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

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesOrange BlossomTarragonBergamotCitrusesLemon

Heart3-5 hrs

LilacJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangViolet

Base7-10 hrs

OakmossHoneyCivetMuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaTonka Bean

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalLongest dry-down: 7-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer40

Fall100

Winter70

Day71

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day100

Night44

Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex20

Women70

Men2

Unisex5

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,107

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#25,426

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalHigher 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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Quelques Fleurs l'Original is the historic blueprint for complex multi-floral perfumery. The spray opens with a sharp burst of bitter tarragon, crisp bergamot, and zesty lemon that cuts through the air like fresh garden shears. Give it five minutes. The sharp alcohol fizz softens into an expansive heart of velvety lil…

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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 Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Gucci No 1 Parfum takes 5 of 8 categories. Gucci No 1 Parfum is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes; Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 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 Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci No 1 Parfum or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Gucci No 1 Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Parfum 82/100, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci No 1 Parfum or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Projection is very close: Gucci No 1 Parfum 66/100, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100 for sillage.

Do Gucci No 1 Parfum and Quelques Fleurs l'Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and green accords. Common notes include Carnation, Rose, Amber and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Gucci No 1 Parfum or Quelques Fleurs l'Original 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; Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci No 1 Parfum and Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Gucci No 1 Parfum features Aldehydes, Carnation, Rose, Amber and Lily-of-the-Valley. Quelques Fleurs l'Original has top notes of Green Notes, Orange Blossom, Tarragon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lilac, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Honey, Civet and Musk.