Sarabe vs Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories.
SarabeChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sarabe1/7
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Longevity
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Value for money
- Sarabe
- Versatility
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SarabeJuvenaGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 66 votes
Have 39%Had 27%Want 34%
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 hate47%Love
38%Like
3%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
66 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
Category winners
LongevityGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
SillageGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSarabeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy88%
sweet77%
vanilla65%
powdery53%
balsamic42%
floral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both warm spicy and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SpicesAldehydesFruity NotesOrangeBergamot
Heart
Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineIris
Base
Tolu BalsamBenzoinOlibanumTonka BeanAmberPatchouliVetiverVanille
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
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. Durations are only published for Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring35
Summer9
Fall91
Winter100
Day65
Night100
Spring100
Summer67
Fall96
Winter75
Day100
Night78
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,337
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#5,377
PerfumerGuy Robert
Launched—
Reviews23
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSarabe by Juvena offers a rich glimpse into 1980s perfumery, blending bright aldehydes with a deeply resinous base. It starts with sharp citrus before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang. The base of tolu balsam and benzoin creates a lingering, amber-draped warmth that fits cold weathe…
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, Sarabe or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories. Sarabe is rated 4.20/5 from 66 votes; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes. Choose Sarabe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Sarabe or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
They last about the same: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100, Sarabe 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Sarabe or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Sarabe 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sarabe and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.
Is Sarabe 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, Sarabe is the stronger pick. Sarabe suits evening wear; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sarabe and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
Sarabe has top notes of Spices, Aldehydes, Fruity Notes and Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Tolu Balsam, Benzoin, Olibanum and Tonka Bean. 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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