Envy for Men vs Paris Leather
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.
Envy for MenChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Paris LeatherChoose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Envy for Men3/6
Paris Leather3/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Envy for Men
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Paris Leather
- Sillage & projection
- Paris Leather
- Value for money
- Envy for Men
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Paris Leather
- Fragranxe ranking
- Envy for Men
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Envy for MenGucciParis LeatherGrossmithWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.45/ 5 · 2,807 votes
Have 37%Had 32%Want 32%
4.40/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 9%Had 8%Want 83%
Category winnerEnvy for MenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
32%Like
2%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
2,807 votes
70%Love
10%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityParis Leather
SillageParis Leather
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEnvy for MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
amber69%
smoky61%
leather100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
white floral77%
animalic69%
powdery61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
GingerLavenderCardamomPepperMahoganyCorianderMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
SandalwoodCedarCarnationJasmineRose
Base5 to 8 hours
IncenseTobaccoVanillaAmberVetiverPatchouliLeatherMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
CorianderMandarin OrangeJuniper
Heart3 to 4 hours
LeatherJasmine
Base6 to 8 hours
SandalwoodAmberMusk
Category winnerParis LeatherLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring62
Summer26
Fall100
Winter90
Day70
Night100
Spring67
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#775
PerfumerDaniela Andrier
Launched—
Reviews201
Overall rank#33,329
PerfumerJean-Charles Mignon
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerEnvy for MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEnvy 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…
Reviews →Paris Leather by Grossmith centers on smooth leather balanced by bright botanicals and warm woods. It opens with brisk juniper berry, aromatic coriander, and a brief splash of juicy mandarin orange. This crisp greeting quickly softens as a supple leather accord emerges alongside sweet, clean jasmine. In the dry-down, …
Reviews →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 Paris Leather?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Envy for Men is rated 4.45/5 from 2,807 votes; Paris Leather is rated 4.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Envy for Men for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Paris Leather for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Envy for Men or Paris Leather?
They last about the same: Paris Leather 75/100, Envy for Men 74/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Envy for Men or Paris Leather?
Paris Leather projects furthest (Paris Leather 72/100, Envy for Men 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Envy for Men and Paris Leather smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood and Jasmine.
Is Envy for Men or Paris Leather better for summer or winter?
Envy for Men suits evening wear; Paris Leather suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Envy for Men and Paris 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. Paris Leather has top notes of Coriander, Mandarin Orange and Juniper, heart notes of Leather and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.
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