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Knize Two vs Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 380 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Knize Two

    Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

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

Knize Two2/7
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum5/7
Ratings & consensus
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Longevity
Knize Two
Sillage & projection
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Value for money
Knize Two
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
Knize TwoKnize
Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucci
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.83/ 5 · 181 votes
Have 41%Had 11%Want 47%
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
41%Love
40%Like
7%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

87 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
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityKnize Two

SillageGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value63
¤ Price value56
Category winnerKnize TwoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
violet92%
green84%
citrus77%
floral69%
woody61%
floral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
Scent match61%Closely related · both powdery, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AldehydesGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi LemonGalbanumPetitgrain
Heart
VioletIrisJasmineRoseCarnation
Base
oak mossSandalwoodVirginia CedarAmberTonka BeanMusk
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 notesAldehydes, Green Notes, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon. 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
Spring100
Summer78
Fall33
Winter22
Day100
Night37
Spring100
Summer67
Fall96
Winter75
Day100
Night78
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex36
Women14
Men6
Unisex17
Women77
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,695

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#5,360

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Knize Two, launched in 1978, remains a definitive chypre floral for men who appreciate traditional craftsmanship. It opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green notes, and citrus before settling into a heart of violet, iris, and carnation. The foundation of oak moss, sandalwood, and musk provides a steady, classic ba…

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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 Two or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Knize Two is rated 3.83/5 from 181 votes; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes. Choose Knize Two for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

They last about the same: Knize Two 73/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Knize Two 60/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Green Notes, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon.

Is Knize Two or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Knize Two is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Knize Two suits daytime wear; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Knize Two has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Jasmine and Rose, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar 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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