Fragrance comparison

Gucci Pour Homme (1976) vs Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 418 ratings analysed

Gucci Pour Homme (1976)

Gucci

4.45267 votes

Rank #2,470 WoodyFresh Spicy

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64%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

Jil Sander

4.56151 votes

Rank #2,728 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) takes 5 of 7 categories.

Gucci Pour Homme (1976)
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Gucci Pour Homme (1976)2/7

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)5/7

Ratings & consensus: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Community sentiment: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Longevity: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Sillage & projection: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Value for money: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Versatility: Gucci Pour Homme (1976)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Pour Homme (1976)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci Pour Homme (1976)Gucci

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Jil Sander

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 267 votes

Have 44%Had 21%Want 35%

4.56/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 37%Had 18%Want 45%

Category winnerJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

267 votes

68%Love

25%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

151 votes

Category winnerJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

SillageJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value71

Category winnerJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

earthy61%

Scent match64%Closely related · 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

BergamotAmalfi LemonLavenderBasil

Heart3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodPatchouliCarnationIrisSpicesGeraniumVirginia CedarJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

OakmossLeatherFrench labdanumMuskAmberTonka BeanVanilla

Top

BasilClary SageAmalfi LemonOregano

Heart

PatchouliCinnamonCarnationGeranium

Base

Castoreumoak mossWoodsy NotesNutmegFrench labdanumVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Basil, Patchouli and Carnation. Durations are only published for Gucci Pour Homme (1976), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer41

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night91

Spring52

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci Pour Homme (1976)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,470

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#2,728

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerGucci Pour Homme (1976)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Pour Homme (1976) by Gucci is an aromatic woody chypre built around crisp herbs, rich woods, and a dry mossy base. The opening combines bright bergamot and Amalfi lemon with fresh lavender and green basil. As the citrus lifts, the heart develops a dry, warm character shaped by patchouli, Virginia cedar, and sand…

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Jil Sander Man I, also known as Man Pure, is a dry, herbal woody chypre that opens with a blast of crushed oregano, sweet basil, and bright lemon. As the sharp green garden herbs settle, warm cinnamon and earthy patchouli emerge alongside crisp carnation, creating a rich barbershop warmth. The dry-down reveals deep oa…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gucci Pour Homme (1976) or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) takes 5 of 7 categories. Gucci Pour Homme (1976) is rated 4.45/5 from 267 votes; Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) is rated 4.56/5 from 151 votes. Choose Gucci Pour Homme (1976) for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Pour Homme (1976) or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) lasts longest (Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) 76/100, Gucci Pour Homme (1976) 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Pour Homme (1976) or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) projects furthest (Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) 70/100, Gucci Pour Homme (1976) 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Pour Homme (1976) and Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Basil, Patchouli and Carnation.

Is Gucci Pour Homme (1976) or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Pour Homme (1976) is the stronger pick. For winter, Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) is the stronger pick. Gucci Pour Homme (1976) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Pour Homme (1976) and Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?

Gucci Pour Homme (1976) has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Carnation and Iris, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, French labdanum and Musk. Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) has top notes of Basil, Clary Sage, Amalfi Lemon and Oregano, heart notes of Patchouli, Cinnamon, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Castoreum, oak moss, Woodsy Notes and Nutmeg.