Fragrance comparison

Envy for Men vs Gold Temptation

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,965 ratings analysed

6 wins

Envy for Men

Gucci

4.452,807 votes

Rank #592 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Gold Temptation

AXE

3.61158 votes

Rank #16,080 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Envy for Men takes 6 of 7 categories.

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.
Gold Temptation
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Envy for Men6/7

Gold Temptation1/7

Ratings & consensus: Envy for Men
Community sentiment: Envy for Men
Longevity: Envy for Men
Sillage & projection: Envy for Men
Value for money: Gold Temptation
Versatility: Envy for Men
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Envy for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Envy for MenGucci

Gold TemptationAXE

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 2,807 votes

Have 37%Had 32%Want 32%

3.61/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 39%Had 49%Want 12%

Category winnerEnvy for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

2,807 votes

19%Love

53%Like

11%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

135 votes

Category winnerEnvy for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityEnvy for Men

SillageEnvy for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value85

Category winnerGold TemptationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

smoky61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GingerLavenderCardamomPepperMahoganyCorianderMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

SandalwoodCedarCarnationJasmineRose

Base5 to 8 hours

IncenseTobaccoVanillaAmberVetiverPatchouliLeatherMusk

Top

PearBergamotBasil

Heart

GingerCardamomCorianderPepper

Base

ChocolateVanillaAmberSuedeCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesGinger, Cardamom, Pepper and Coriander. Durations are only published for Envy for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer26

Fall100

Winter90

Day70

Night100

Spring55

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEnvy for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex9

Women1

Men77

Unisex15

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#592

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews201

Overall rank#16,080

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerEnvy for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Gold Temptation by AXE is a warm, spicy Oriental Fougere for men that pairs bright pear and bergamot with a dark base of chocolate and suede. Released in 2014, it offers a sweet yet grounded profile that works well for casual daily wear, especially during cooler autumn days or relaxed evening settings when you want so…

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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, Envy for Men or Gold Temptation?

Envy for Men takes 6 of 7 categories. Envy for Men is rated 4.45/5 from 2,807 votes; Gold Temptation is rated 3.61/5 from 158 votes. Choose Envy for Men for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gold Temptation for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Envy for Men or Gold Temptation?

Envy for Men lasts longest (Envy for Men 74/100, Gold Temptation 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Envy for Men or Gold Temptation?

Envy for Men projects furthest (Envy for Men 65/100, Gold Temptation 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Envy for Men and Gold Temptation smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ginger, Cardamom, Pepper and Coriander.

Is Envy for Men or Gold Temptation better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Envy for Men and Gold Temptation?

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. Gold Temptation has top notes of Pear, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Coriander and Pepper, a base of Chocolate, Vanilla, Amber and Suede.