Fragrance comparison

Gucci Pour Homme (1976) vs Knize Forest

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 512 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gucci Pour Homme (1976)

Gucci

4.45267 votes

Rank #2,470 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Knize Forest

Knize

3.81245 votes

Rank #6,396 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Pour Homme (1976) takes 5 of 7 categories.

Gucci Pour Homme (1976)
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Knize Forest
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Gucci Pour Homme (1976)5/7

Knize Forest1/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci Pour Homme (1976)
Community sentiment: Gucci Pour Homme (1976)
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Gucci Pour Homme (1976)
Value for money: Knize Forest
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

Knize ForestKnize

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 267 votes

Have 44%Had 21%Want 35%

3.81/ 5 · 245 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerGucci Pour Homme (1976)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

40%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerGucci Pour Homme (1976)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageGucci Pour Homme (1976)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value67

Category winnerKnize ForestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

woody65%

herbal53%

green42%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

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

OrangeLavenderBergamotPetitgrainAmalfi Lemon

Heart

BasilOreganoSagePalisander RosewoodCarnationGeraniumRosemary

Base

oak mossVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmberFrench labdanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Basil. 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

Spring100

Summer60

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci Pour Homme (1976)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,470

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#6,396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews48

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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Knize Forest is a masculine aromatic fougere that feels like a quiet walk through Irish woodlands. It opens with bright citrus notes, including bergamot and lemon, before settling into a complex herbal heart of basil, sage, and oregano. The base grounds the composition with oak moss and earthy vetiver, perfect for coo…

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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 Knize Forest?

Gucci Pour Homme (1976) takes 5 of 7 categories. Gucci Pour Homme (1976) is rated 4.45/5 from 267 votes; Knize Forest is rated 3.81/5 from 245 votes. Choose Gucci Pour Homme (1976) for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Knize Forest for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Pour Homme (1976) or Knize Forest?

They last about the same: Gucci Pour Homme (1976) 69/100, Knize Forest 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Pour Homme (1976) or Knize Forest?

Gucci Pour Homme (1976) projects furthest (Gucci Pour Homme (1976) 64/100, Knize Forest 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Pour Homme (1976) and Knize Forest smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Basil.

Is Gucci Pour Homme (1976) or Knize Forest better for summer or winter?

For summer, Knize Forest is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci Pour Homme (1976) 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 Knize Forest?

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. Knize Forest has top notes of Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Basil, Oregano, Sage and Palisander Rosewood, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.