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Versilia Aurum vs Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 486 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 8 categories.

  • Versilia Aurum

    Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

  • Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Versilia Aurum2/8
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum5/8
Ratings & consensus
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Longevity
Versilia Aurum
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Versatility
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration)
Versilia Aurum
Fragranxe ranking
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Versilia AurumProfumi del Forte
Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucci
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.03/ 5 · 287 votes
Have 29%Had 20%Want 51%
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 hate
40%Love
40%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate

287 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
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityVersilia Aurum

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value40
¤ Price value56
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
fruity77%
amber69%
balsamic61%
floral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
StrawberryPlumOrange
Heart2 to 4 hours
HeliotropeYlang-YlangTuberoseOrchidIrisRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base6 to 8 hours
VanilleTonka BeanTolu BalsamPeru BalsamSandalwoodMuskAmbergris
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
Category winnerVersilia AurumLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring74
Summer48
Fall99
Winter100
Day100
Night64
Spring100
Summer67
Fall96
Winter75
Day100
Night78
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex4
Women92
Men6
Unisex17
Women77
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,803

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#5,333

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versilia Aurum by Profumi del Forte is an oriental floral fragrance built on a lush blend of ripe fruit, powdery florals, and balsamic warmth. It opens with sweet strawberry, ripe plum, and bright orange, giving an immediate burst of candied orchard fruit. As the bright start settles, heliotrope, ylang-ylang, and jasm…

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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, Versilia Aurum or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 8 categories. Versilia Aurum is rated 4.03/5 from 287 votes; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes. Choose Versilia Aurum for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear. 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, Versilia Aurum or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Versilia Aurum lasts longest (Versilia Aurum 78/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Projection is very close: Versilia Aurum 68/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100 for sillage.

Do Versilia Aurum and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Rose.

Is Versilia Aurum 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, Versilia Aurum is the stronger pick. Versilia Aurum suits daytime wear; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Versilia Aurum has top notes of Strawberry, Plum and Orange, heart notes of Heliotrope, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Orchid, a base of Vanille, Tonka Bean, Tolu Balsam and Peru Balsam. 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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