Fragrance comparison

V.O. Version Originale vs Gucci No 1 Parfum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 87 ratings analysed

4 wins

V.O. Version Originale

Jean-Marc Sinan

4.2759 votes

Rank #8,904 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Gucci No 1 Parfum

Gucci

4.1828 votes

Rank #37,138 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V.O. Version Originale takes 4 of 7 categories.

V.O. Version Originale
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Gucci No 1 Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

V.O. Version Originale4/7

Gucci No 1 Parfum2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

V.O. Version OriginaleJean-Marc Sinan

Gucci No 1 ParfumGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 41%

4.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 54%Had 9%Want 38%

Category winnerV.O. Version OriginaleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

59 votes

50%Love

32%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerV.O. Version OriginaleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageV.O. Version Originale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value69

Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

green77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderGeraniumNeroliLemonTangerine

Heart

JasmineRoseCarnationPepperYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Woody NotesMuskTonka BeanCedarSandalwood

Notes

AldehydesCarnationRoseAmberLily-of-the-ValleyGreen NotesHyacinthBenzoinOakmossIrisHeliotropeBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, Carnation and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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

Spring52

Summer24

Fall76

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring70

Summer40

Fall100

Winter70

Day71

Night100

Category winnerGucci No 1 ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men10

Unisex20

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#37,138

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerV.O. Version OriginaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

V.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…

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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, V.O. Version Originale or Gucci No 1 Parfum?

V.O. Version Originale takes 4 of 7 categories. V.O. Version Originale is rated 4.27/5 from 59 votes; Gucci No 1 Parfum is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes. Choose V.O. Version Originale for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Gucci No 1 Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, V.O. Version Originale or Gucci No 1 Parfum?

They last about the same: V.O. Version Originale 82/100, Gucci No 1 Parfum 82/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, V.O. Version Originale or Gucci No 1 Parfum?

V.O. Version Originale projects furthest (V.O. Version Originale 76/100, Gucci No 1 Parfum 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do V.O. Version Originale and Gucci No 1 Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rose, Carnation and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is V.O. Version Originale or Gucci No 1 Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci No 1 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 Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in V.O. Version Originale and Gucci No 1 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 Parfum features Aldehydes, Carnation, Rose, Amber and Lily-of-the-Valley.