Fragrance comparison

Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme vs Ocean for Men

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 3,146 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme

Gucci

4.042,955 votes

Rank #2,030 WoodyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Ocean for Men

Bath & Body Works

3.91191 votes

Rank #31,558 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ocean for Men
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme5/7

Ocean for Men2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci by Gucci Pour HommeGucci

Ocean for MenBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 2,955 votes

Have 49%Had 35%Want 16%

3.91/ 5 · 191 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerGucci by Gucci Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

45%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

2,955 votes

20%Love

60%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

191 votes

Category winnerOcean for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityGucci by Gucci Pour Homme

SillageGucci by Gucci Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value73

Category winnerOcean for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

tobacco92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

violet69%

amber61%

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

citrus74%

earthy65%

ozonic56%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CypressVioletBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

TobaccoJasmine

Base3 to 4 hours

PatchouliAmberLeatherElemi resinOlibanum

Top

YuzuBergamotWatermelonArtemisiaElemi resin

Heart

CypressNutmegLavender

Base

VetyverVirginia CedarOlibanumPatchouliOrris Root

InformationalShared notesCypress, Bergamot, Patchouli and Elemi resin. Durations are only published for Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer35

Fall100

Winter78

Day92

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci by Gucci Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women1

Men87

Unisex10

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,030

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#31,558

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGucci by Gucci Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme is a woody chypre built around crisp greenery and dry warmth. The scent begins with tart bergamot and fresh cypress needles, accompanied by a clean touch of violet. As the initial freshness softens, dry tobacco and subtle jasmine emerge, giving the heart a refined aromatic character. The foun…

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Ocean for Men by Bath and Body Works is a clean, aromatic aquatic scent that balances bright yuzu and watermelon with earthy vetiver and cedar. It is a versatile daytime choice for casual wear, office settings, or warm-weather days when you want a straightforward, refreshing fragrance that stays close to the skin with…

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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, Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme or Ocean for Men?

Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme is rated 4.04/5 from 2,955 votes; Ocean for Men is rated 3.91/5 from 191 votes. Choose Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ocean for Men for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme or Ocean for Men?

Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme lasts longest (Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme 56/100, Ocean for Men 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme or Ocean for Men?

Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme projects furthest (Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme 49/100, Ocean for Men 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme and Ocean for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Bergamot, Patchouli and Elemi resin.

Is Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme or Ocean for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme is the stronger pick. Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme and Ocean for Men?

Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme has top notes of Cypress, Violet and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Leather and Elemi resin. Ocean for Men has top notes of Yuzu, Bergamot, Watermelon and Artemisia, heart notes of Cypress, Nutmeg and Lavender, a base of Vetyver, Virginia Cedar, Olibanum and Patchouli.