Fragrance comparison

Around Midnight vs Gucci Pour Homme (1976)

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 338 ratings analysed

Around Midnight

Mark Buxton

4.1771 votes

Rank #20,553 AmberWoody

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50%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Gucci Pour Homme (1976)

Gucci

4.45267 votes

Rank #2,470 WoodyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Pour Homme (1976) takes 7 of 8 categories.

Around Midnight
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Gucci Pour Homme (1976)
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Around Midnight1/8

Gucci Pour Homme (1976)7/8

Ratings & consensus: Gucci Pour Homme (1976)
Community sentiment: Gucci Pour Homme (1976)
Longevity: Gucci Pour Homme (1976)
Sillage & projection: Gucci Pour Homme (1976)
Value for money: Around Midnight
Versatility: Gucci Pour Homme (1976)
Note pyramid (duration): Gucci Pour Homme (1976)
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Pour Homme (1976)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Around MidnightMark Buxton

Gucci Pour Homme (1976)Gucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

4.45/ 5 · 267 votes

Have 44%Had 21%Want 35%

Category winnerGucci Pour Homme (1976)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

71 votes

58%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

267 votes

Category winnerGucci Pour Homme (1976)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityGucci Pour Homme (1976)

SillageGucci Pour Homme (1976)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value43

Category winnerAround MidnightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

PepperChamomileGeranium

Heart1 to 2 hours

Jasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

French labdanumCedarStyraxPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotAmalfi LemonLavenderBasil

Heart3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodPatchouliCarnationIrisSpicesGeraniumVirginia CedarJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

OakmossLeatherFrench labdanumMuskAmberTonka BeanVanilla

Category winnerGucci Pour Homme (1976)Longest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer20

Fall80

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring79

Summer41

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night91

Category winnerGucci Pour Homme (1976)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,553

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#2,470

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews40

Category winnerGucci Pour Homme (1976)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Around Midnight by Mark Buxton is a dry, resinous oriental fougere centered on smoky woods and herbal warmth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and aromatic chamomile, balanced by the crisp greenery of geranium. As the initial spice settles, a quiet jasmine note softens the heart before shifting into …

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Gucci Pour Homme (1976) by Gucci is an aromatic woody chypre built around crisp herbs, rich woods, and a dry mossy base. The opening combines bright bergamot and Amalfi lemon with fresh lavender and green basil. As the citrus lifts, the heart develops a dry, warm character shaped by patchouli, Virginia cedar, and sand…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Around Midnight or Gucci Pour Homme (1976)?

Gucci Pour Homme (1976) takes 7 of 8 categories. Around Midnight is rated 4.17/5 from 71 votes; Gucci Pour Homme (1976) is rated 4.45/5 from 267 votes. Choose Around Midnight for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Gucci Pour Homme (1976) for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Around Midnight or Gucci Pour Homme (1976)?

They last about the same: Gucci Pour Homme (1976) 69/100, Around Midnight 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Around Midnight or Gucci Pour Homme (1976)?

Gucci Pour Homme (1976) projects furthest (Gucci Pour Homme (1976) 64/100, Around Midnight 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Around Midnight and Gucci Pour Homme (1976) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Geranium, Jasmine, French labdanum and Cedar.

Is Around Midnight or Gucci Pour Homme (1976) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Pour Homme (1976) is the stronger pick. For winter, Around Midnight is the stronger pick. Around Midnight suits evening wear; Gucci Pour Homme (1976) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Around Midnight and Gucci Pour Homme (1976)?

Around Midnight has top notes of Pepper, Chamomile and Geranium, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of French labdanum, Cedar, Styrax and Patchouli. Gucci Pour Homme (1976) has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Carnation and Iris, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, French labdanum and Musk.