Talco vs Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.
TalcoChoose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Talco3/7
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Longevity
- Talco
- Sillage & projection
- Talco
- Value for money
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Versatility
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Talco
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
TalcoNew NotesGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.79/ 5 · 324 votes
Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%
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 hate32%Love
35%Like
19%Ok
9%Dislike
4%Hate
223 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
LongevityTalco
SillageTalco
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
musky90%
woody80%
iris70%
vanilla60%
sweet50%
floral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both powdery and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
TalcDamask RoseBergamotJasmine
Heart
IrisMoroccan RoseYlang-YlangPalisander Rosewood
Base
MuskVanillaTonka BeanAmberPrecious Woods
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 notesDamask Rose, Bergamot, Jasmine and Iris. 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 seasonSpring54
Summer35
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#4,619
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews47
Overall rank#5,360
PerfumerGuy Robert
Launched—
Reviews23
Category winnerTalcoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTalco is a true powder scent with a soft soapy lift, a floral heart, and a musky vanilla base that keeps it from feeling flat. On skin it usually reads like luxury talc, clean linen, and classic cosmetic powder more than a modern sweet gourmand. It suits powder lovers first, especially if you enjoy dry, comforting fra…
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, Talco or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Talco is rated 3.79/5 from 324 votes; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes. Choose Talco for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Talco or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
Talco lasts longest (Talco 80/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Talco or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
Projection is very close: Talco 70/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100 for sillage.
Do Talco and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Bergamot, Jasmine and Iris.
Is Talco 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, Talco is the stronger pick. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Talco and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
Talco has top notes of Talc, Damask Rose, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Iris, Moroccan Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber. 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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