Fragrance comparison

Gucci pour Homme (2003) vs Knize Sec

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,780 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gucci pour Homme (2003)

Gucci

4.443,618 votes

Rank #615 WoodyAmber

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Knize Sec

Knize

3.74162 votes

Rank #11,935 CitrusAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci pour Homme (2003) takes 5 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.
Knize Sec
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gucci pour Homme (2003)5/7

Knize Sec2/7

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: Knize Sec
Versatility: Knize Sec
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

Knize SecKnize

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 3,618 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

3.74/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 42%Had 10%Want 48%

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

43%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

90 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityGucci pour Homme (2003)

SillageGucci pour Homme (2003)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value60

Category winnerKnize SecBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

smoky84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

citrus100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

smoky77%

leather69%

lavender61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, smoky 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

OrangeCitrusesAmalfi LemonCoriander

Heart

LavenderJasmineSagePetitgrain

Base

IncenseLeatherAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Petitgrain, Jasmine and Incense. 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

Spring56

Summer28

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night45

Category winnerKnize SecMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex9

Women1

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#615

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#11,935

PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert

Launched—

Reviews18

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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Knize Sec is an aromatic woody fragrance that leans into dry citrus and smoky leather. Launched in 1985 as a sharper, more restrained relative to the classic Knize Ten, it emphasizes a crisp coriander and lemon opening over a base of incense and musk. It offers a refined, professional scent profile suitable for daily …

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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 pour Homme (2003) or Knize Sec?

Gucci pour Homme (2003) takes 5 of 7 categories. Gucci pour Homme (2003) is rated 4.44/5 from 3,618 votes; Knize Sec is rated 3.74/5 from 162 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 Knize Sec for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

They last about the same: Gucci pour Homme (2003) 73/100, Knize Sec 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Projection is very close: Gucci pour Homme (2003) 62/100, Knize Sec 61/100 for sillage.

Do Gucci pour Homme (2003) and Knize Sec smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, smoky and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Petitgrain, Jasmine and Incense.

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

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

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

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. Knize Sec has top notes of Orange, Citruses, Amalfi Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Sage and Petitgrain, a base of Incense, Leather, Amber and Musk.