Fragrance comparison

Gucci pour Homme (2003) vs Louisiana State University Men

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 3,618 ratings analysed

2 wins

Gucci pour Homme (2003)

Gucci

4.443,618 votes

Rank #844 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Louisiana State University Men

Masik Collegiate Fragrances

—0 votes

Rank #68,919 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci pour Homme (2003) takes 2 of 3 categories.

Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Louisiana State University Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Gucci pour Homme (2003)2/3

Louisiana State University Men1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Louisiana State University Men
Sillage & projection: Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

Louisiana State University MenMasik Collegiate Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 3,618 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityLouisiana State University Men

SillageGucci pour Homme (2003)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

smoky84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

fresh spicy77%

herbal69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

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

BasilCalabrian bergamotArtemisia

Heart

LavenderSageGeraniumViolet Leaf

Base

PatchouliOakmossIncenseVetiver

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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex9

Women1

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#844

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#68,919

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

Reviews →

Louisiana State University Men by Masik Collegiate Fragrances starts with a brisk burst of Calabrian bergamot and sharp herbal basil, rounded out by dry artemisia. As the top notes quiet down, the scent reveals a clean heart of lavender, clary sage, and crisp violet leaf with a touch of geranium. The base anchors the …

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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 lasts longer, Gucci pour Homme (2003) or Louisiana State University Men?

Louisiana State University Men lasts longest (Louisiana State University Men 100/100, Gucci pour Homme (2003) 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci pour Homme (2003) or Louisiana State University Men?

Gucci pour Homme (2003) projects furthest (Gucci pour Homme (2003) 62/100, Louisiana State University Men 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci pour Homme (2003) and Louisiana State University Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Basil, Bergamot and Lavender.

Is Gucci pour Homme (2003) or Louisiana State University Men better for summer or winter?

Gucci pour Homme (2003) suits evening wear; Louisiana State University Men suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci pour Homme (2003) and Louisiana State University Men?

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. Louisiana State University Men has top notes of Basil, Calabrian bergamot and Artemisia, heart notes of Lavender, Sage, Geranium and Violet Leaf, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Incense and Vetiver.