Musc 25 Los Angeles vs Gucci No 1 Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gucci No 1 Parfum takes 5 of 8 categories.
Musc 25 Los AngelesChoose it for a musky and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gucci No 1 ParfumChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Musc 25 Los Angeles3/8
Gucci No 1 Parfum5/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Musc 25 Los Angeles
- Community sentiment
- Gucci No 1 Parfum
- Longevity
- Gucci No 1 Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Gucci No 1 Parfum
- Value for money
- Gucci No 1 Parfum
- Versatility
- Musc 25 Los Angeles
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Gucci No 1 Parfum
- Fragranxe ranking
- Musc 25 Los Angeles
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Musc 25 Los AngelesLe LaboGucci No 1 ParfumGucciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 552 votes
Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%
4.18/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 54%Had 9%Want 38%
Category winnerMusc 25 Los AngelesRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
26%Like
10%Ok
13%Dislike
4%Hate
552 votes
50%Love
32%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
4%Hate
28 votes
Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGucci No 1 Parfum
SillageGucci No 1 Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGucci No 1 ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
aldehydic92%
fresh84%
woody77%
powdery69%
amber61%
floral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
green77%
aromatic69%
amber61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody, powdery and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
MuskAldehydesAmbergrisLily-of-the-ValleyRosePatchouliCedarVetiver
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
AldehydesCarnationRoseAmberLily-of-the-ValleyGreen NotesHyacinthBenzoinOakmossIrisHeliotropeBergamot
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer79
Fall95
Winter71
Day100
Night70
Spring70
Summer40
Fall100
Winter70
Day71
Night100
Category winnerMusc 25 Los AngelesMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,482
PerfumerFrank Voelkl
Launched—
Reviews114
Overall rank#35,676
PerfumerGuy Robert
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerMusc 25 Los AngelesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMusc 25 Los Angeles by Le Labo centers on a contrasting mix of clean aldehydes and dirty, intimate musk. Launched in 2008 and formulated by perfumer Frank Voelkl, the composition pairs crisp, soapy brightness with deep animalic warmth. The initial spray crackles with sharp aldehydes and fresh lily-of-the-valley before…
Reviews →Gucci No 1 Parfum by Gucci presents a classic green floral chypre architecture built around sparkling aldehydes, rich floral layers, and an earthy, mossy foundation. The opening sparkles with bright lemon, bergamot, and crisp green notes that feel clean and soapy. Soon, a dense floral heart of rose, jasmine, carnation…
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, Musc 25 Los Angeles or Gucci No 1 Parfum?
Gucci No 1 Parfum takes 5 of 8 categories. Musc 25 Los Angeles is rated 4.02/5 from 552 votes; Gucci No 1 Parfum is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes. Choose Musc 25 Los Angeles for a musky and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gucci No 1 Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Musc 25 Los Angeles or Gucci No 1 Parfum?
Gucci No 1 Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Parfum 82/100, Musc 25 Los Angeles 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Musc 25 Los Angeles or Gucci No 1 Parfum?
Gucci No 1 Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Parfum 66/100, Musc 25 Los Angeles 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Musc 25 Los Angeles and Gucci No 1 Parfum smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose.
Is Musc 25 Los Angeles or Gucci No 1 Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Musc 25 Los Angeles is the stronger pick. For winter, Musc 25 Los Angeles is the stronger pick. Musc 25 Los Angeles suits daytime wear; Gucci No 1 Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Musc 25 Los Angeles and Gucci No 1 Parfum?
Musc 25 Los Angeles features Musk, Aldehydes, Ambergris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose. Gucci No 1 Parfum features Aldehydes, Carnation, Rose, Amber and Lily-of-the-Valley.
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