Fragrance comparison

Gucci pour Homme (2003) vs Lapidus Pour Homme

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 7,094 ratings analysed

Gucci pour Homme (2003)

Gucci

4.443,618 votes

Rank #844 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Lapidus Pour Homme

Ted Lapidus

3.913,476 votes

Rank #211 WoodySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lapidus Pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Lapidus Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Gucci pour Homme (2003)3/7

Lapidus Pour Homme4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci pour Homme (2003)Gucci

Lapidus Pour HommeTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 3,618 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

3.91/ 5 · 3,476 votes

Have 67%Had 33%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

41%Love

34%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

3,028 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityLapidus Pour Homme

SillageLapidus Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value88

Category winnerLapidus Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

smoky84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

honey69%

balsamic61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, amber 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

PineappleLavenderArtemisiaJuniper BerriesBasilLemonBergamot

Heart

HoneyIncensePine TreeRoseBrazilian RosewoodJasmineCarawayOrris Root

Base

TobaccoPatchouliOakmossMuskAmberSandalwoodTonka BeanCedar

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Basil, Bergamot and Lavender. 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

Spring42

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci pour Homme (2003)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex9

Women1

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#844

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#211

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews378

Category winnerLapidus Pour HommeHigher 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…

Reviews →

Ted Lapidus Lapidus Pour Homme is a powerhouse scent from 1987 that dominates with heavy honey, dirty patchouli, and sweet pineapple. Built for cold weather and evening wear, it remains a polarizing option for enthusiasts seeking a strong vintage profile rather than clean modern transparency.

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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 Lapidus Pour Homme?

Lapidus Pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. Gucci pour Homme (2003) is rated 4.44/5 from 3,618 votes; Lapidus Pour Homme is rated 3.91/5 from 3,476 votes. Choose Gucci pour Homme (2003) for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Lapidus Pour Homme for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

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

Lapidus Pour Homme lasts longest (Lapidus Pour Homme 85/100, Gucci pour Homme (2003) 73/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Lapidus Pour Homme projects furthest (Lapidus Pour Homme 79/100, Gucci pour Homme (2003) 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci pour Homme (2003) and Lapidus Pour Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Basil, Bergamot and Lavender.

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

For summer, Lapidus Pour Homme 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 Lapidus Pour Homme?

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. Lapidus Pour Homme has top notes of Pineapple, Lavender, Artemisia and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Honey, Incense, Pine Tree and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Musk.