V.O. Version Originale vs Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.
V.O. Version OriginaleChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and 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 versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
V.O. Version Originale3/7
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
- Longevity
- V.O. Version Originale
- Sillage & projection
- V.O. Version Originale
- Value for money
- V.O. Version Originale
- 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
V.O. Version OriginaleJean-Marc SinanGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 43%Had 17%Want 41%
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 hate56%Love
31%Like
0%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
59 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
LongevityV.O. Version Originale
SillageV.O. Version Originale
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerV.O. Version OriginaleBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
white floral77%
warm spicy69%
floral61%
floral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderGeraniumNeroliLemonTangerine
Heart
JasmineRoseCarnationPepperYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Woody NotesMuskTonka BeanCedarSandalwood
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 notesGeranium, Jasmine, Rose 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 seasonSpring52
Summer24
Fall76
Winter100
Day33
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#8,904
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#5,381
PerfumerGuy Robert
Launched—
Reviews23
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotV.O. Version Originale by Jean-Marc Sinan opens with a sharp burst of citrus and lavender, driven by black pepper and an unapologetically bitter geranium. It is an authentic 1984 powerhouse that does not apologize for its volume. As it settles onto skin, spicy carnation and ylang-ylang emerge alongside a dusty, floral…
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, V.O. Version Originale or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. V.O. Version Originale is rated 4.27/5 from 59 votes; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes. Choose V.O. Version Originale for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and 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 versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, V.O. Version Originale or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
V.O. Version Originale lasts longest (V.O. Version Originale 82/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, V.O. Version Originale or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
V.O. Version Originale projects furthest (V.O. Version Originale 76/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do V.O. Version Originale and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and floral accords. Common notes include Geranium, Jasmine, Rose and Carnation.
Is V.O. Version Originale 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, V.O. Version Originale is the stronger pick. V.O. Version Originale suits evening wear; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in V.O. Version Originale and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?
V.O. Version Originale has top notes of Lavender, Geranium, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Carnation and Pepper, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Tonka Bean and Cedar. 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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