Fragrance comparison

Primitif vs Gucci No 1 Parfum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 97 ratings analysed

5 wins

Primitif

Max Factor

4.4569 votes

Rank #5,594 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Gucci No 1 Parfum

Gucci

4.1828 votes

Rank #36,902 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Primitif takes 5 of 7 categories.

Primitif
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gucci No 1 Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Primitif5/7

Gucci No 1 Parfum2/7

Ratings & consensus: Primitif
Community sentiment: Primitif
Longevity: Gucci No 1 Parfum
Sillage & projection: Primitif
Value for money: Primitif
Versatility: Gucci No 1 Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Primitif

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PrimitifMax Factor

Gucci No 1 ParfumGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 53%Had 8%Want 39%

4.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 54%Had 9%Want 38%

Category winnerPrimitifRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

69 votes

50%Love

32%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerPrimitifMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityGucci No 1 Parfum

SillagePrimitif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value69

Category winnerPrimitifBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

iris84%

woody77%

earthy69%

animalic61%

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

green77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

AldehydesPeachBergamot

Heart

IrisJasmineBulgarian RoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base

CivetMuskOakmossOrris RootAmberVetiverSandalwoodPatchouli

Notes

AldehydesCarnationRoseAmberLily-of-the-ValleyGreen NotesHyacinthBenzoinOakmossIrisHeliotropeBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Iris and Bulgarian Rose. Durations are only published for Gucci No 1 Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer36

Fall100

Winter86

Day65

Night100

Spring70

Summer40

Fall100

Winter70

Day71

Night100

Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex45

Women55

Men10

Unisex20

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,594

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#36,902

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerPrimitifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Primitif is a vintage floral chypre that wears soft-focus at first, then turns darker, warmer, and more carnal on skin. Reviewers repeatedly point to powdery iris, jasmine, patchouli, oakmoss, and animalic depth, with a peachy aldehydic lift up top. It suits shoppers who enjoy old-school structure, earthy moss, and a …

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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…

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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, Primitif or Gucci No 1 Parfum?

Primitif takes 5 of 7 categories. Primitif is rated 4.45/5 from 69 votes; Gucci No 1 Parfum is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes. Choose Primitif for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gucci No 1 Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Primitif or Gucci No 1 Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Parfum 82/100, Primitif 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Primitif or Gucci No 1 Parfum?

Projection is very close: Primitif 67/100, Gucci No 1 Parfum 66/100 for sillage.

Do Primitif and Gucci No 1 Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Iris and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Primitif or Gucci No 1 Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci No 1 Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Primitif is the stronger pick. Primitif suits evening wear; Gucci No 1 Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Primitif and Gucci No 1 Parfum?

Primitif has top notes of Aldehydes, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Civet, Musk, Oakmoss and Orris Root. Gucci No 1 Parfum features Aldehydes, Carnation, Rose, Amber and Lily-of-the-Valley.