Fragrance comparison

Shell vs Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 208 ratings analysed

Shell

Seajewels

4.449 votes

Rank #37,386 White FloralFloral

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55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Gucci

4.38199 votes

Rank #5,360 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories.

Shell
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Shell1/4

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Shell
Versatility: Not scored
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

ShellSeajewels

Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

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

44%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

SillageGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value56

Category winnerShellBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral90%

powdery80%

woody70%

green60%

soft spicy50%

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both floral, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGreen Notes

Heart

LilyJasmineCarnationYlang-YlangRoseViolet

Base

MuskVirginia CedarAmberVanille

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 notesBergamot, Green Notes, Jasmine and Carnation. 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 season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall60

Winter20

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer67

Fall96

Winter75

Day100

Night78

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men6

Unisex17

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,386

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#5,360

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shell by Seajewels is a soft, powdery floral fragrance designed for daily wear. It opens with bright bergamot and green notes, settling into a classic, lily-forward heart. The base of musk, amber, and vanille grounds this gentle scent, making it an ideal choice for a casual spring afternoon in the office or a quiet mo…

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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…

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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, Shell or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories. Shell is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes. Choose Shell for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shell or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100, Shell 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shell or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Shell 50/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Green Notes, Jasmine and Carnation.

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

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

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

Shell has top notes of Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar, Amber and Vanille. 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.