Fragrance comparison

Gucci pour Homme (2003) vs Aire

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 4,152 ratings analysed

7 wins

Gucci pour Homme (2003)

Gucci

4.443,618 votes

Rank #844 WoodyAmber

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33%scent match

Clearly different

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,479 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci pour Homme (2003) takes 7 of 7 categories.

Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Best in spring.

Gucci pour Homme (2003)7/7

Aire0/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Community sentiment: Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Longevity: Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Sillage & projection: Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Value for money: Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Versatility: Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci pour Homme (2003)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci pour Homme (2003)Gucci

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 3,618 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerGucci pour Homme (2003)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

29%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

3,618 votes

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerGucci pour Homme (2003)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityGucci pour Homme (2003)

SillageGucci pour Homme (2003)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value42

Category winnerGucci pour Homme (2003)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

smoky84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

PapyrusGingerArtemisiaBasilBergamotLavenderLemonPetitgrain

Heart2 to 4 hours

CedarPink PepperSandalwoodPatchouliOrris RootCarnationGeraniumJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

IncenseLeatherAmberVetiverLabdanumVanillaOakmossTonka Bean

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBasil, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Cedar. Durations are only published for Gucci pour Homme (2003), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer15

Fall94

Winter100

Day54

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci pour Homme (2003)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex9

Women1

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#844

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#8,479

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerGucci pour Homme (2003)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci pour Homme (2003) is a dry woody spicy scent built on crisp papyrus, sharpened pencil cedar, and fragrant incense. The fragrance begins with a brief burst of sharp lemon, ginger, and aromatic basil, but quickly shifts toward its true character: clean cedarwood, earthy patchouli, and warm amber. There is an unmis…

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Aire Loewe opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green galbanum, and bitter basil before easing into crisp citrus notes like lemon and bergamot. The heart brings a soapy white floral bouquet of lily-of-the-valley and jasmine. Oakmoss, vetiver, and cedar create a cool, dry, earthy base that cuts through humid spring w…

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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 (2003) or Aire?

Gucci pour Homme (2003) takes 7 of 7 categories. Gucci pour Homme (2003) is rated 4.44/5 from 3,618 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Gucci pour Homme (2003) for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gucci pour Homme (2003) or Aire?

Gucci pour Homme (2003) lasts longest (Gucci pour Homme (2003) 73/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci pour Homme (2003) or Aire?

Gucci pour Homme (2003) projects furthest (Gucci pour Homme (2003) 62/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci pour Homme (2003) and Aire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Cedar.

Is Gucci pour Homme (2003) or Aire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci pour Homme (2003) is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci pour Homme (2003) is the stronger pick. Gucci pour Homme (2003) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci pour Homme (2003) and Aire?

Gucci pour Homme (2003) has top notes of Papyrus, Ginger, Artemisia and Basil, heart notes of Cedar, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Incense, Leather, Amber and Vetiver. Aire has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Galbanum and Citruses, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Carnation and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.