Gucci 2013 EDP

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Flora by Gucci 1966

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Gucci Flora by Gucci 1966 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. Flora by Gucci 1966 opens with Bergamot and Pepper, settles into a heart of Rose and Peony, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Gucci's Flora by Gucci 1966 carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

A truly divisive scent: for some, it's a magnificent, mature rose; for others, a non-existent whisper. If you want to smell genuinely unique and you're lucky enough for it to bloom on your skin, then this is an absolute treasure. Otherwise, it simply won't justify the price tag.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Feminine
  • Confident
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Flora by Gucci 1966 Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pepper60%
Bergamot40%
Heartas listed
Rose51%
Peony49%
Baseas listed
Patchouli49%
Vetiver27%
Musk24%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its sophisticated floral-woody character makes it suitable for formal events and dates, where its subtle magnetism can shine. However, its perceived weak projection by some means it flies under the radar for daily casual wear, and its elegance rules it out for sporty occasions.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Flora by Gucci 1966 opens with a sharp, peppery bergamot that quickly gives way to a dominant, deep rose heart. This isn't a shy rose; it's bold and sophisticated, underscored by the soft, green facets of peony. The dry-down settles into an earthy, woody base of vetiver and patchouli, softened by a comforting musk, creating a rich and intriguing chypre floral.

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