Iris Violet vs Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 7 of 7 categories.
Iris VioletChoose it for a fruity and powdery character. Best in spring.
Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Iris Violet0/7
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum7/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Longevity
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Value for money
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Versatility
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Iris VioletAlexandre.JGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.36/ 5 · 674 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
4.38/ 5 · 199 votes
Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
44%Like
9%Ok
20%Dislike
3%Hate
631 votes
54%Love
36%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
199 votes
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
SillageGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
powdery92%
woody84%
amber77%
musky69%
iris61%
floral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both powdery and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Exotic FruitsAppleBergamot
Heart
IrisRoseJasmine
Base
CashmeranWhite MuskBenzoinVanillaVirginia CedarOlibanumPatchouli
Top30 to 45 minutes
AldehydesHyacinthGeraniumPalisander RosewoodBergamotGreen NotesAmalfi Lemon
Heart3 to 4 hours
CarnationRoseYlang-YlangHeliotropeLilacIrisJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base5 to 7 hours
oak mossAmberBenzoinVirginia CedarMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer66
Fall0
Winter53
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer67
Fall96
Winter75
Day100
Night78
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,928
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#5,360
PerfumerGuy Robert
Launched—
Reviews23
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIris Violet opens brighter and fruitier than its name suggests, with apple, bergamot and a tropical-fruit effect that quickly turns powdery, musky and softly woody. The iris reads more cosmetic than rooty. On skin, it usually comes across as sweet, plush and noticeable, with cashmeran, white musk and vanilla giving th…
Reviews →Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is an assertive chypre floral built on crisp aldehydes, green notes, and deep oak moss. Composed by Guy Robert and introduced in 1974, it opens with a sharp burst of amalfi lemon, bergamot, hyacinth, and geranium. This initial soapy sparkle quickly transitions into a lush, powdery bouquet feat…
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, Iris Violet or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 7 of 7 categories. Iris Violet is rated 3.36/5 from 674 votes; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes. Choose Iris Violet for a fruity and powdery character. Best in spring. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Iris Violet or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
They last about the same: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100, Iris Violet 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Iris Violet or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Iris Violet 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Iris Violet and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Rose and Jasmine.
Is Iris Violet or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Iris Violet and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
Iris Violet has top notes of Exotic Fruits, Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Cashmeran, White Musk, Benzoin and Vanilla. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Geranium and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Heliotrope, a base of oak moss, Amber, Benzoin and Virginia Cedar.
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