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Knize Ten vs Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 2,201 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Knize Ten takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Knize Ten

    Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

  • Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Knize Ten4/7
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum3/7
Ratings & consensus
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Longevity
Knize Ten
Sillage & projection
Knize Ten
Value for money
Knize Ten
Versatility
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Knize Ten

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Knize TenKnize
Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucci
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.07/ 5 · 2,002 votes
Have 80%Had 20%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 hate
51%Love
31%Like
4%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate

1,204 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
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityKnize Ten

SillageKnize Ten

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value74
¤ Price value56
Category winnerKnize TenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
leather100%
woody92%
animalic84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
smoky61%
floral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GeraniumRosemaryBergamotOrangePetitgrainAmalfi Lemon
Heart
CarnationPatchouliSandalwoodOrrisTincture of RoseVirginia CedarCinnamonOrange Blossom
Base
LeatherCastoreumoak mossAmberMuskVanilla
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 notesGeranium, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Carnation. 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 season
Spring43
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer67
Fall96
Winter75
Day100
Night78
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men77
Unisex20
Women3
Men6
Unisex17
Women77
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#184

PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert

Launched—

Reviews257

Overall rank#5,360

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerKnize TenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Knize Ten is a historical leather fragrance from the 1920s that defines the rugged, masculine aesthetic. It opens with a sharp, industrial burst of petitgrain and lemon before settling into a deep, animalic base of castoreum and dry leather. This is a scent for the dedicated enthusiast who appreciates uncompromising, …

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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…

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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, Knize Ten or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Knize Ten takes 4 of 7 categories. Knize Ten is rated 4.07/5 from 2,002 votes; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes. Choose Knize Ten for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Knize Ten or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Knize Ten lasts longest (Knize Ten 82/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Knize Ten or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Knize Ten projects furthest (Knize Ten 72/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Knize Ten and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Geranium, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Carnation.

Is Knize Ten 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, Knize Ten is the stronger pick. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Knize Ten and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Knize Ten has top notes of Geranium, Rosemary, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Orris, a base of Leather, Castoreum, oak moss and Amber. 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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