Gucci No 1 Parfum vs Sortilege Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gucci No 1 Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories.
Gucci No 1 ParfumChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sortilege ElixirChoose it for a powdery and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gucci No 1 Parfum6/8
Sortilege Elixir2/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Gucci No 1 Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Gucci No 1 Parfum
- Longevity
- Gucci No 1 Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Sortilege Elixir
- Value for money
- Gucci No 1 Parfum
- Versatility
- Sortilege Elixir
- 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 ParfumGucciSortilege ElixirLe GalionWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.18/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 54%Had 9%Want 38%
3.94/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 20%Had 12%Want 68%
Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
32%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
4%Hate
28 votes
45%Love
32%Like
0%Ok
16%Dislike
6%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGucci No 1 Parfum
SillageSortilege Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGucci No 1 ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
green77%
aromatic69%
amber61%
powdery100%
yellow floral92%
floral84%
fresh77%
iris69%
white floral61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both floral and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
AldehydesCarnationRoseAmberLily-of-the-ValleyGreen NotesHyacinthBenzoinOakmossIrisHeliotropeBergamot
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
IrisAldehydesMimosaVetiverJasmineMuskLilacNarciussusLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangRoseSandalwood
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring70
Summer40
Fall100
Winter70
Day71
Night100
Spring100
Summer56
Fall89
Winter78
Day100
Night71
Category winnerSortilege ElixirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,712
PerfumerGuy Robert
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#37,924
PerfumerMarie Duchêne
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGucci 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 →Sortilege Elixir by Le Galion revives vintage French perfumery through a dense bouquet of powdery florals, sparkling aldehydes, and warm woods. Created by perfumer Marie Duchêne in 2015 as a richer concentration of the house's historic 1936 release, the scent opens with a crisp burst of soapy aldehydes and citrus acce…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Gucci No 1 Parfum or Sortilege Elixir?
Gucci No 1 Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories. Gucci No 1 Parfum is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes; Sortilege Elixir is rated 3.94/5 from 31 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 Sortilege Elixir for a powdery and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Gucci No 1 Parfum or Sortilege Elixir?
Gucci No 1 Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Parfum 82/100, Sortilege Elixir 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gucci No 1 Parfum or Sortilege Elixir?
Projection is very close: Sortilege Elixir 67/100, Gucci No 1 Parfum 66/100 for sillage.
Do Gucci No 1 Parfum and Sortilege Elixir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris.
Is Gucci No 1 Parfum or Sortilege Elixir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sortilege Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Sortilege Elixir is the stronger pick. Gucci No 1 Parfum suits evening wear; Sortilege Elixir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gucci No 1 Parfum and Sortilege Elixir?
Gucci No 1 Parfum features Aldehydes, Carnation, Rose, Amber and Lily-of-the-Valley. Sortilege Elixir features Iris, Aldehydes, Mimosa, Vetiver and Jasmine.
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