Fragrance comparison

Arc-en-Ciel № 7 vs Gucci Rush for Men

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 994 ratings analysed

Arc-en-Ciel № 7

CIEL Parfum

3.006 votes

Rank #67,005 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Gucci Rush for Men

Gucci

4.49988 votes

Rank #434 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Rush for Men takes 2 of 4 categories.

Arc-en-Ciel № 7
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gucci Rush for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Arc-en-Ciel № 71/4

Gucci Rush for Men2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gucci Rush for Men
Sillage & projection: Arc-en-Ciel № 7
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Rush for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arc-en-Ciel № 7CIEL Parfum

Gucci Rush for MenGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 12%Had 29%Want 59%

4.49/ 5 · 988 votes

Have 27%Had 41%Want 32%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

62%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

988 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityGucci Rush for Men

SillageArc-en-Ciel № 7

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value49

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

floral65%

white floral48%

fresh spicy30%

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

powdery48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

CypressWoody Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

GardeniaJuniperRoseJasmineCoriander

Base4-6 hrs

FreesiaCedarMuskVetiverVanillaPatchouli

Top15 to 30 minutes

CypressLavender

Heart2 to 4 hours

SandalwoodCedarJuniper

Base3 to 6 hours

White MuskPatchouli

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer58

Fall97

Winter69

Day100

Night68

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men80

Unisex19

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,005

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#434

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Daniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews130

Category winnerGucci Rush for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arc-en-Ciel № 7 by CIEL Parfum opens with a sharp snap of green cypress and dry wood shavings. The pine needle blast softens fast. Within ten minutes, lush gardenia and night jasmine bloom over a prickly layer of crushed juniper berries and coriander seed. The contrast feels unexpected. You get creamy white petals cau…

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Gucci Rush for Men opens with a sharp, clean burst of green cypress and dry lavender before settling into an unmistakable cedar and sandalwood core. Created in 2000, this woody spicy composition balances brisk juniper berries against a milky, powdery wood foundation. A clean base of white musk and earthy patchouli anc…

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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, Arc-en-Ciel № 7 or Gucci Rush for Men?

Gucci Rush for Men takes 2 of 4 categories. Arc-en-Ciel № 7 is rated 3.00/5 from 6 votes; Gucci Rush for Men is rated 4.49/5 from 988 votes. Choose Arc-en-Ciel № 7 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gucci Rush for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arc-en-Ciel № 7 or Gucci Rush for Men?

Gucci Rush for Men lasts longest (Gucci Rush for Men 67/100, Arc-en-Ciel № 7 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arc-en-Ciel № 7 or Gucci Rush for Men?

Arc-en-Ciel № 7 projects furthest (Arc-en-Ciel № 7 75/100, Gucci Rush for Men 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arc-en-Ciel № 7 and Gucci Rush for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Juniper, Cedar and Patchouli.

Is Arc-en-Ciel № 7 or Gucci Rush for Men better for summer or winter?

Arc-en-Ciel № 7 suits daytime wear; Gucci Rush for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arc-en-Ciel № 7 and Gucci Rush for Men?

Arc-en-Ciel № 7 has top notes of Cypress and Woody Notes, heart notes of Gardenia, Juniper, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Freesia, Cedar, Musk and Vetiver. Gucci Rush for Men has top notes of Cypress and Lavender, heart notes of Sandalwood, Cedar and Juniper, a base of White Musk and Patchouli.