Fragrance comparison

Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme vs Riviera

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 2,974 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme

Gucci

4.042,955 votes

Rank #2,030 WoodyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Riviera

Mendes Perfumes

3.5819 votes

Rank #43,131 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.

Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Riviera
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme4/5

Riviera1/5

Ratings & consensus: Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Riviera
Sillage & projection: Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme
Value for money: Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme
Versatility: Not scored
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

RivieraMendes Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 2,955 votes

Have 49%Had 35%Want 16%

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%

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

32%Love

37%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

11%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityRiviera

SillageGucci by Gucci Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value48

Category winnerGucci by Gucci Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

tobacco92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

violet69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

amber61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

BergamotLimeCassisPeppermintPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

MojitoSea NotesRosemaryCypressJasmine SambacGeraniumLavenderCardamom

Base

Orris RootPatchouliVetiverCedarwoodOakOlibanumAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCypress, Bergamot, Patchouli and Amber. 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

Spring88

Summer100

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women1

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,030

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#43,131

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Riviera opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and peppermint paired with crisp black pepper. As the top notes fade, sea notes and cypress emerge alongside green rosemary and lavender to build a breezy marine heart. The base settles into dry cedarwood, vetiver, and subtle oak. It works best during warm spring and summer…

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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 Riviera?

Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme is rated 4.04/5 from 2,955 votes; Riviera is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Riviera for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme or Riviera?

Riviera lasts longest (Riviera 60/100, Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme or Riviera?

Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme projects furthest (Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme 49/100, Riviera 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme and Riviera smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Bergamot, Patchouli and Amber.

Is Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme or Riviera better for summer or winter?

Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme suits evening wear; Riviera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme and Riviera?

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. Riviera has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Cassis and Peppermint, heart notes of Mojito, Sea Notes, Rosemary and Cypress, a base of Orris Root, Patchouli, Vetiver and Cedarwood.