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93%
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by Gucci Eau de Toilette bottle by Gucci
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Florence II Eau de Parfum bottle Florence II

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - by Gucci
This one's a divisive 'fruitchouli' that some adore for its sophisticated fruit and honeyed patchouli, while others find it too strong, too masculine, or just plain forgettable. Love it if you like a bold, modern chypre, but don't expect it to last.
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Our Verdict - Florence II
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Gucci by Gucci - a fruity fragrance led by Pear, Guava, with sweet depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 0%
Floral 26% 28%
Fruity 27% 32%
Green 11% 8%
Sweet 30% 37%
Warm 2% 3%
Woody 6% 4%
Earthy 10% 8%
Animalic 10% 12%
Fresh 20% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
by Gucci EdT
Florence II EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pear 53% vs 53%
Guava 46% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Tiare Flower 31% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 37% vs 28%
Honey 32% vs 38%
Musk 30% vs 33%

Accords

by Gucci Florence II
100%
Fruity
90%
87%
Sweet
78%
86%
Patchouli
77%
Fresh
77%
Honey
74%
Musky
66%
64%
Woody
54%
54%
Powdery
Fruity shared
100%
90%
Sweet shared
87%
78%
86%
77%
77%
Musky shared
74%
66%
Woody shared
64%
54%
54%

Performance

by Gucci Florence II
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

by Gucci

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and often-reported short longevity make it a decent office choice, but its bold character leans more towards evening or social events. Reviewers mention it for 'dinner and hang out with friends' or 'night outs', supporting its higher scores for date and formal settings.

Florence II

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the fruity, sweet profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the fruity accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
95%
Accord
67%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Sweet, Musky accords and Pear, Guava notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

by Gucci
Florence II
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