Fragrance comparison

Gucci by Gucci Sport vs Corteccia (Bark)

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 1,291 ratings analysed

Gucci by Gucci Sport

Gucci

3.761,158 votes

Rank #4,604 AromaticWoody

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52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Corteccia (Bark)

L'Erbolario

4.01133 votes

Rank #12,715 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Corteccia (Bark) takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gucci by Gucci Sport
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Corteccia (Bark)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Gucci by Gucci Sport3/7

Corteccia (Bark)4/7

Ratings & consensus: Corteccia (Bark)
Community sentiment: Corteccia (Bark)
Longevity: Corteccia (Bark)
Sillage & projection: Gucci by Gucci Sport
Value for money: Corteccia (Bark)
Versatility: Gucci by Gucci Sport
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci by Gucci Sport

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci by Gucci SportGucci

Corteccia (Bark)L'Erbolario

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 1,158 votes

Have 46%Had 39%Want 15%

4.01/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerCorteccia (Bark)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

54%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

1,158 votes

25%Love

60%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

133 votes

Category winnerCorteccia (Bark)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCorteccia (Bark)

SillageGucci by Gucci Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value76

Category winnerCorteccia (Bark)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

citrus77%

fresh spicy65%

fruity53%

warm spicy42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CypressMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart1 to 2 hours

FigJuniper BerriesCardamom

Base3 to 4 hours

VetyverPatchouliAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Top

CypressBergamotArtemisiaCorianderCardamomOrangeGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

CedarSandalwoodCinnamonApple

Base

Siam BenzoinTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesCypress, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Gucci by Gucci Sport, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer100

Fall25

Winter9

Day100

Night19

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci by Gucci SportMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex9

Women1

Men60

Unisex34

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,604

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews132

Overall rank#12,715

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerGucci by Gucci SportHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci by Gucci Sport offers an aromatic, crisp profile centered on citrus, green woods, and subtle fruit. Released as an everyday option for warmer weather, it opens with tart grapefruit, bright mandarin orange, and the sharp pine-like snap of cypress. As the bright start recedes, a green fig note emerges alongside he…

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Corteccia opens with a bright burst of cypress, bergamot, and bitter artemisia. As the citrus settles, dry cedarwood and soft cinnamon take over, giving the air the scent of sun-baked tree bark. It sits close to the skin during outdoor morning walks, finishing with warm benzoin and light musk.

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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 Sport or Corteccia (Bark)?

Corteccia (Bark) takes 4 of 7 categories. Gucci by Gucci Sport is rated 3.76/5 from 1,158 votes; Corteccia (Bark) is rated 4.01/5 from 133 votes. Choose Gucci by Gucci Sport for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Corteccia (Bark) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Gucci by Gucci Sport or Corteccia (Bark)?

Corteccia (Bark) lasts longest (Corteccia (Bark) 61/100, Gucci by Gucci Sport 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci by Gucci Sport or Corteccia (Bark)?

Projection is very close: Gucci by Gucci Sport 51/100, Corteccia (Bark) 49/100 for sillage.

Do Gucci by Gucci Sport and Corteccia (Bark) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Cypress, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Cardamom.

Is Gucci by Gucci Sport or Corteccia (Bark) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci by Gucci Sport is the stronger pick. For winter, Corteccia (Bark) is the stronger pick. Gucci by Gucci Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci by Gucci Sport and Corteccia (Bark)?

Gucci by Gucci Sport has top notes of Cypress, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Fig, Juniper Berries and Cardamom, a base of Vetyver, Patchouli and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Corteccia (Bark) has top notes of Cypress, Bergamot, Artemisia and Coriander, heart notes of Cedar, Sandalwood, Cinnamon and Apple, a base of Siam Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Musk.