Fragrance comparison

Carrington vs Gucci Pour Homme (1976)

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 289 ratings analysed

3 wins

Carrington

Charles of the Ritz

4.0522 votes

Rank #54,248 AromaticVanilla

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Gucci Pour Homme (1976)

Gucci

4.45267 votes

Rank #2,470 WoodyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carrington takes 3 of 6 categories.

Carrington
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Gucci Pour Homme (1976)
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Carrington3/6

Gucci Pour Homme (1976)2/6

Ratings & consensus: Gucci Pour Homme (1976)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Carrington
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Carrington
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Carrington
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Pour Homme (1976)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarringtonCharles of the Ritz

Gucci Pour Homme (1976)Gucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 36%Had 27%Want 38%

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

41%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

58%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

267 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityCarrington

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value43

Category winnerCarringtonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

floral77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderAniseBergamotAmalfi LemonBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineGeraniumVirginia CedarPatchouliFernVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

HeliotropeMuskAmberVanilleoak mossTonka Bean

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotAmalfi LemonLavenderBasil

Heart3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodPatchouliCarnationIrisSpicesGeraniumVirginia CedarJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

OakmossLeatherFrench labdanumMuskAmberTonka BeanVanilla

Category winnerCarringtonLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer33

Fall83

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Spring79

Summer41

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night91

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,248

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,470

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews40

Category winnerGucci Pour Homme (1976)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carrington by Charles of the Ritz smells like old-school boardroom authority wrapped in velvet. The cologne opens with a crisp flash of tart Amalfi lemon, sharp French lavender, and herbal basil that bites clean for ten minutes. Then the warmth creeps in. Spicy carnation, dark patchouli, and earthy forest fern fill th…

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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, Carrington or Gucci Pour Homme (1976)?

Carrington takes 3 of 6 categories. Carrington is rated 4.05/5 from 22 votes; Gucci Pour Homme (1976) is rated 4.45/5 from 267 votes. Choose Carrington for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Gucci Pour Homme (1976) for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

Carrington lasts longest (Carrington 80/100, Gucci Pour Homme (1976) 69/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Projection is very close: Carrington 64/100, Gucci Pour Homme (1976) 64/100 for sillage.

Do Carrington and Gucci Pour Homme (1976) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Basil.

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

Carrington suits evening wear; Gucci Pour Homme (1976) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Carrington has top notes of Lavender, Anise, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Heliotrope, Musk, Amber and Vanille. 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.