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Rain vs Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 200 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 2 of 2 categories.

  • Rain

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character.

  • Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rain0/2
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum2/2
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Fragranxe ranking
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
RainDSH Perfumes
Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucci
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%
4.38/ 5 · 199 votes
Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

54%Love
36%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

199 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value56
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
floral92%
iris84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
green61%
floral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
Bergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
CarnationNeroliGardeniaHoneysuckleHyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyIris
Base3 to 5 hours
MuskOrris Root
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 winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumLongest dry-down: 5 to 7 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100
Summer67
Fall96
Winter75
Day100
Night78
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men6
Unisex17
Women77
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,381

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rain by DSH Perfumes is a crisp floral composition built around lush spring petals and cool, earthy undertones. It opens with bright bergamot that quickly opens the door to a dense bouquet of gardenia, honeysuckle, lily-of-the-valley, hyacinth, and neroli. Carnation provides a subtle, fresh spicy edge, while iris and …

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…

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, Rain or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 2 of 2 categories. Rain is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes. Choose Rain for a white floral and floral character. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Rain and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Carnation, Hyacinth and Lily-of-the-Valley.

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

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Rain has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Neroli, Gardenia and Honeysuckle, a base of Musk and Orris Root. 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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