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L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum vs Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 5,569 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 8 categories.

  • L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening 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.

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum3/8
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum4/8
Ratings & consensus
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Longevity
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration)
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
Fragranxe ranking
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
L'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumGuerlain
Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucci
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.29/ 5 · 5,370 votes
Have 44%Had 12%Want 44%
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
55%Love
31%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

5,370 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
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityL'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum

SillageGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value56
¤ Price value56
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
floral92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
violet69%
woody61%
floral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both floral, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
AniseNeroliCorianderBergamotLemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
HeliotropeCarnationVioletClovesYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseJasmineOrchid
Base6 to 8 hours
IrisVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodTonka BeanMuskVetiver
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
Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring54
Summer34
Fall100
Winter88
Day72
Night100
Spring100
Summer67
Fall96
Winter75
Day100
Night78
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex23
Women75
Men6
Unisex17
Women77
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#983

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#5,427

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum by Guerlain opens with an unmistakable burst of spicy anise, coriander, and crisp bergamot. The citrus quickly yields to a dense, velvety bouquet where powdery violet, clove-tinged carnation, and sweet heliotrope take center stage. As the floral layers settle, the composition deepens into a…

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…

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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, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 8 categories. L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 5,370 votes; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes. Choose L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening 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, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum lasts longest (L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum 75/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Heliotrope, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang.

Is L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum 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, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum suits evening wear; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum has top notes of Anise, Neroli, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Carnation, Violet and Cloves, a base of Iris, Vanilla, Benzoin and Sandalwood. 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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