Gucci vs Maison Francis Kurkdjian:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Gucci had more branded searches than Maison Francis Kurkdjian among fragrance brands worldwide. Gucci had about 2.7 million branded searches, while Maison Francis Kurkdjian had 296,000. Gucci made up 14.4% of all fragrance brand searches we track, and Maison Francis Kurkdjian accounted for 1.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about fragrance brands, Maison Francis Kurkdjian appeared in four of the five answers and Gucci in two. Maison Francis Kurkdjian was mentioned before Gucci in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Gucci, about 9 searches for every 1 for Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Who does AI mention more?
Maison Francis Kurkdjian, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Gucci in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Maison Francis Kurkdjian, named ahead of Gucci in 3 of 4 answers
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Top fragrance brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Maison Francis Kurkdjian was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Gucci was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Maison Francis Kurkdjian was listed before Gucci in three out of four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Chanel1st
Dior2nd
Yves Saint Laurent3rd
Maison Francis Kurkdjian4th
Tom Ford5th
Armani Beauty6th
Le Labo7th
Gucci8th
Versace9th
Byredo10th- +5 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Chanel5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Dior4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Maison Francis Kurkdjian4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Tom Ford3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Versace3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Yves Saint Laurent3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Le Labo3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Gucci2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Lattafa2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Byredo2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about fragrance brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which fragrance brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best fragrance brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best fragrance brand for everyday wear?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“fragrance brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“perfume brands for women”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is Gucci or Maison Francis Kurkdjian more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Gucci and Maison Francis Kurkdjian by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 15 fragrance brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Gucci, Maison Francis Kurkdjian. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Chanel | Gucci | Carolina Herrera | Tom Ford | Versace | Yves Saint Laurent | Le Labo | Lattafa | Jo Malone | Byredo | Dior | Maison Francis Kurkdjian | Armani Beauty | Rabanne | Viktor&Rolf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.4% | 17.2% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.47% | 0.38% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.9% | 16% | 7.2% | 5.8% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.72% | 0.53% | 0.43% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.7% | 15.6% | 7% | 5.7% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.73% | 0.63% | 0.42% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.2% | 13.6% | 4.1% | 4.9% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.48% | 0.37% | 0.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 40.7% | 15.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.66% | 0.51% | 0.34% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.8% | 17.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.58% | 0.46% | 0.31% |
| Apr 2026 | 39% | 18% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 8% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.61% | 0.49% | 0.27% |
| May 2026 | 44.9% | 15.5% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.52% | 0.42% | 0.23% |
| Jun 2026 | 53.1% | 12.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 7% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.52% | 0.51% | 0.23% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.8% | 15% | 4.5% | 5.5% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 3% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.27% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.5% | 14.7% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.71% | 0.49% | 0.27% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.5% | 14.4% | 7.9% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.72% | 0.58% | 0.32% |
How has the Gucci and Maison Francis Kurkdjian comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Gucci was ahead of Maison Francis Kurkdjian in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gucci’s share of searches among fragrance brands worldwide moved from 17.2% to 14.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.4M to 2.7M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s share of searches among fragrance brands worldwide moved from 1.6% to 1.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 307K to 296K.
How did search popularity change for fragrance brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change

Estimated monthly branded searches for Gucci worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 3.4M to 2.7M in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Gucci’s and Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Gucci
1 branded search term
- gucci
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
2 branded search terms
- francis kurkdjian
- maison francis kurkdjian
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