Fragrance comparison

Rencontre vs Gucci No 1 Parfum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

Rencontre

Pola

3.502 votes

Rank #70,452 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Gucci No 1 Parfum

Gucci

4.1828 votes

Rank #37,076 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Parfum takes 4 of 4 categories.

Rencontre
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gucci No 1 Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rencontre0/4

Gucci No 1 Parfum4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RencontrePola

Gucci No 1 ParfumGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 78%Had 11%Want 11%

4.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 54%Had 9%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

50%Love

32%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityGucci No 1 Parfum

SillageGucci No 1 Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value69

Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh88%

aldehydic77%

rose65%

green53%

fresh spicy42%

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

green77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesCitruses

Heart

HyacinthPeonyCyclamenYlang-Ylang

Base

OakmossCedarTonkaMusk

Notes

AldehydesCarnationRoseAmberLily-of-the-ValleyGreen NotesHyacinthBenzoinOakmossIrisHeliotropeBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Hyacinth and Oakmoss. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring70

Summer40

Fall100

Winter70

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men10

Unisex20

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,452

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,076

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pola released Rencontre in 1974 as an Eau de Cologne centered on crisp aldehydes and soapy spring flowers. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of citruses and fizzing aldehydes before softening into a lush floral bouquet. Hyacinth, cyclamen, peony, and ylang-ylang give the heart a green, dewy texture that feels air…

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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, Rencontre or Gucci No 1 Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Parfum takes 4 of 4 categories. Rencontre is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Gucci No 1 Parfum is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes. Choose Rencontre for a floral and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gucci No 1 Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rencontre or Gucci No 1 Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Parfum 82/100, Rencontre 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rencontre or Gucci No 1 Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Parfum 66/100, Rencontre 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rencontre and Gucci No 1 Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and green accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Hyacinth and Oakmoss.

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

Rencontre suits daytime wear; Gucci No 1 Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Rencontre has top notes of Aldehydes and Citruses, heart notes of Hyacinth, Peony, Cyclamen and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Tonka and Musk. Gucci No 1 Parfum features Aldehydes, Carnation, Rose, Amber and Lily-of-the-Valley.