Fragrance comparison

Egoiste vs Envy for Men

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 9,926 ratings analysed

Egoiste

Chanel

4.227,119 votes

Rank #25,715 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Envy for Men

Gucci

4.452,807 votes

Rank #775 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Envy for Men takes 5 of 8 categories.

Egoiste
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Envy for Men
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Egoiste2/8

Envy for Men5/8

Ratings & consensus: Envy for Men
Community sentiment: Envy for Men
Longevity: Envy for Men
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Egoiste
Versatility: Envy for Men
Note pyramid (duration): Egoiste
Fragranxe ranking: Envy for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EgoisteChanel

Envy for MenGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 7,119 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.45/ 5 · 2,807 votes

Have 37%Had 32%Want 32%

Category winnerEnvy for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

31%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

7,119 votes

60%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

2,807 votes

Category winnerEnvy for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityEnvy for Men

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value43

Category winnerEgoisteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

cinnamon84%

rose77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

smoky61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Brazilian RosewoodCorianderSicilian MandarinMahogany

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonDamask RoseCarnation

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodTobaccoVanillaLeatherAmberAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Top30 to 45 minutes

GingerLavenderCardamomPepperMahoganyCorianderMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

SandalwoodCedarCarnationJasmineRose

Base5 to 8 hours

IncenseTobaccoVanillaAmberVetiverPatchouliLeatherMusk

Category winnerEgoisteLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day74

Night100

Spring62

Summer26

Fall100

Winter90

Day70

Night100

Category winnerEnvy for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex16

Women2

Men90

Unisex9

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,715

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#775

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews201

Category winnerEnvy for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Egoiste is a bold woody fragrance for men that balances dry spices with rich woods. The scent opens with a burst of Brazilian rosewood, sharp coriander, and a slice of tart Sicilian mandarin. Within fifteen minutes, the heart takes over with warm cinnamon, peppery carnation, and a dark Damask rose that smells v…

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Envy for Men by Gucci is a warm spicy and woody fragrance defined by sharp spices, creamy woods, and resinous smoke. The opening delivers a vibrant kick of fresh ginger, cardamom, and cracked pepper balanced by bright mandarin orange and herbal lavender. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of rich sandalwood and…

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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, Egoiste or Envy for Men?

Envy for Men takes 5 of 8 categories. Egoiste is rated 4.22/5 from 7,119 votes; Envy for Men is rated 4.45/5 from 2,807 votes. Choose Egoiste for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Envy for Men for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Egoiste or Envy for Men?

They last about the same: Envy for Men 74/100, Egoiste 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Egoiste or Envy for Men?

Projection is very close: Egoiste 65/100, Envy for Men 65/100 for sillage.

Do Egoiste and Envy for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Mahogany, Damask Rose and Carnation.

Is Egoiste or Envy for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Envy for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Egoiste is the stronger pick. Egoiste suits evening wear; Envy for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Egoiste and Envy for Men?

Egoiste has top notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Coriander, Sicilian Mandarin and Mahogany, heart notes of Cinnamon, Damask Rose and Carnation, a base of Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vanilla and Leather. Envy for Men has top notes of Ginger, Lavender, Cardamom and Pepper, heart notes of Sandalwood, Cedar, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Tobacco, Vanilla and Amber.