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Accords
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Perfumer
Gucci Rush
feminine
Created by Michel Almairac
Gucci Rush by Gucci is a Chypre Fruity fragrance for women. Gucci Rush was launched in 1999. The nose behind this fragrance is Michel Almairac. Top notes are Peach, Californian Gardenia and African Freesia Petals; middle notes are Coriander, Damask Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Patchouli, Natural Vanilla and Vetiver. This is Gucci's second fragrance for women. Gucci Rush is a very attractive and recognizable fragrance, impulsive and irresistible, just like love at first sight. The name of the fragrance "Rush" reminds of stimulative drug, very widespread in America during 1980s. The intensive red bottle has the shape of a video cassette tape, a very unusual and modern design. The fragrance is composed like a luscious exotic floral cocktail: Californian gardenia, South African freesia, jasmine and Turkish rose. Corriander, vanilla and patchouli emphasize the oriental character and uniqueness of this fragrance. The top notes are gardenia and freesia; the heart is created of jasmine, Turkish rose and coriander, the drydown unites vanilla, patchouli and vetiver. The fragrance has a lingering trace that follows the woman and surrounds her from all sides. The perfume was created by Michel Almairac in 1999.
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Best Season
91%
Win
51%
Spr
37%
Sum
81%
Fall
Day & Night
66%
Day
100%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
10,286 votes
3.80
Love it
3.8k37%
Like it
3.5k34%
OK
3543%
Dislike
2.4k23%
Hate it
2322%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 24 community opinions from Reddit
7.2
/ 10 community score
Gucci Rush is a polarizing but well-regarded fragrance with a dedicated following, though many acknowledge the original formulation was superior. The scent works well for young adults seeking something unique and bold, though it divides opinion between those who love its powdery woody complexity and those who find it synthetic. Discontinued variants like Rush 2 have created passionate demand for alternatives and dupes.
Strengths
- Unique and distinctive scent that stands out - rarely smelled in public
- Fun, sexy, and bold with personality and edge
- Excellent longevity and performance
- Iconic fragrance with devoted long-term wearers
Weaknesses
- Reformulation over time has diminished quality from original release
- Divisive - some perceive it as synthetic, powdery, or like dryer sheets
- Discontinued variants (Rush 2) are now difficult to find
- Can read as sultry/mature for very young wearers despite working for young adults
Best for
Young adults and college-aged wearersConfident personalities who want to stand outEvening and date wearThose seeking a bold, distinctive signature scent
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
