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Gucci Rush 2 vs Murasaki

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

Updated 4,211 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Murasaki takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Gucci Rush 2

    Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Murasaki

    Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Gucci Rush 22/7
Murasaki5/7
Ratings & consensus
Murasaki
Community sentiment
Murasaki
Longevity
Murasaki
Sillage & projection
Murasaki
Value for money
Murasaki
Versatility
Gucci Rush 2
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Gucci Rush 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Gucci Rush 2Gucci
MurasakiShiseido
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.93/ 5 · 3,974 votes
Have 30%Had 55%Want 14%
4.09/ 5 · 237 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
Category winnerMurasakiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
32%Love
48%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate

3,974 votes

41%Love
43%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate

237 votes

Category winnerMurasakiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityMurasaki

SillageMurasaki

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value52
Category winnerMurasakiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
white floral92%
floral84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
musky61%
white floral100%
green92%
floral84%
earthy77%
rose69%
woody61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both green, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
FreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Heart2 to 3 hours
Palm TreeNarcissusLilyGardenia
Base3 to 4 hours
Black CurrantMuskOakmoss
Top
HiacynthGalbanumGardeniaBergamotPeach
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyOrris RootRoseLilyJasmine
Base
OakmossLeatherVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Lily and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Gucci Rush 2, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer86
Fall43
Winter30
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter38
Day–
Night–
Category winnerGucci Rush 2Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex6
Women93
Men3
Unisex21
Women77
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,106

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews174

Overall rank#28,209

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGucci Rush 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Rush 2 delivers a crisp, airy floral experience defined by transparent petals and dewy greenery. The scent introduces bright freesia, lily-of-the-valley, and delicate rose, establishing an invigorating, clean opening. Instead of settling into heavy warmth, Michel Almairac designed the blend to showcase green pal…

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Murasaki opens with a sharp, cold snap of green galbanum and hyacinth, mimicking wet spring earth and crushed stems. As it warms on skin, the initial crispness softens, revealing a powdery heart of lily-of-the-valley and rose. The base settles into a dry oakmoss and soft leather that lingers quietly. It suits collecto…

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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 Rush 2 or Murasaki?

Murasaki takes 5 of 7 categories. Gucci Rush 2 is rated 3.93/5 from 3,974 votes; Murasaki is rated 4.09/5 from 237 votes. Choose Gucci Rush 2 for a green and white floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Murasaki for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Rush 2 or Murasaki?

They last about the same: Murasaki 63/100, Gucci Rush 2 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Rush 2 or Murasaki?

Projection is very close: Murasaki 58/100, Gucci Rush 2 57/100 for sillage.

Do Gucci Rush 2 and Murasaki smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Lily and Gardenia.

Is Gucci Rush 2 or Murasaki better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Rush 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Murasaki is the stronger pick. Gucci Rush 2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Rush 2 and Murasaki?

Gucci Rush 2 has top notes of Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, heart notes of Palm Tree, Narcissus, Lily and Gardenia, a base of Black Currant, Musk and Oakmoss. Murasaki has top notes of Hiacynth, Galbanum, Gardenia and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Orris Root, Rose and Lily, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Vetiver and Musk.

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