Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 1 Parfum vs Yellow Ocean

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gucci No 1 Parfum

Gucci

4.1828 votes

Rank #36,886 FloralWoody

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33%scent match

Clearly different

Yellow Ocean

Synapse

3.4418 votes

Rank #57,840 VanillaAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Parfum takes 5 of 5 categories.

Gucci No 1 Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Yellow Ocean
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Gucci No 1 Parfum5/5

Yellow Ocean0/5

Ratings & consensus: Gucci No 1 Parfum
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): Not scored
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

Yellow OceanSynapse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 54%Had 9%Want 38%

3.44/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

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

11%Love

44%Like

22%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityGucci No 1 Parfum

SillageGucci No 1 Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value38

Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

green77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

vanilla100%

amber86%

powdery72%

aromatic58%

balsamic44%

sweet30%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both powdery, amber and aromatic

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

VanillaAmberHeliotropeBenzoinSugarRum

Heart

elemiSandalwoodTonka BeanJasmine

Base

VetiverTalc

InformationalShared notesAmber, Benzoin and Heliotrope. 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

Spring44

Summer11

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex20

Women70

Men0

Unisex63

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,886

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#57,840

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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Yellow Ocean by Synapse is a fragrance for women and men. Yellow Ocean was launched in 2022. Top notes are Vanilla, Amber, Heliotrope, Benzoin, Sugar and Rum; middle notes are Vanilla, elemi, Amber, Heliotrope, Benzoin, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla, elemi, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vetiver …

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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 Yellow Ocean?

Gucci No 1 Parfum takes 5 of 5 categories. Gucci No 1 Parfum is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes; Yellow Ocean is rated 3.44/5 from 18 votes. Choose Gucci No 1 Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Yellow Ocean for a vanilla and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci No 1 Parfum or Yellow Ocean?

Gucci No 1 Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Parfum 82/100, Yellow Ocean 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci No 1 Parfum or Yellow Ocean?

Gucci No 1 Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Parfum 66/100, Yellow Ocean 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci No 1 Parfum and Yellow Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amber, Benzoin and Heliotrope.

Is Gucci No 1 Parfum or Yellow Ocean better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gucci No 1 Parfum and Yellow Ocean?

Gucci No 1 Parfum features Aldehydes, Carnation, Rose, Amber and Lily-of-the-Valley. Yellow Ocean has top notes of Vanilla, Amber, Heliotrope and Benzoin, heart notes of elemi, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver and Talc.