Fragrance comparison

Gucci pour Homme (2003) vs Man Card

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 3,623 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gucci pour Homme (2003)

Gucci

4.443,618 votes

Rank #656 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Man Card

The Dua Brand

3.605 votes

Rank #59,909 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci pour Homme (2003) takes 4 of 5 categories.

Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Man Card
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gucci pour Homme (2003)4/5

Man Card1/5

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

Man CardThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 3,618 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 85%Had 0%Want 15%

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

40%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityGucci pour Homme (2003)

SillageGucci pour Homme (2003)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value65

Category winnerMan CardBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

smoky84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

leather100%

woody92%

amber84%

smoky77%

iris69%

lavender61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, amber and smoky

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

Notes

Pink PepperOrris RootLavenderLeatherIncensePapyrusCarnationPatchouliJasmineAmberSageSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerGucci pour Homme (2003)Longest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer15

Fall94

Winter100

Day54

Night100

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex9

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#656

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#59,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Man Card by The Dua Brand is a woody spicy extrait de parfum built around dry woods, leather, and aromatic herbs. It opens with a zesty burst of bergamot, lemon, and ginger before drying down into a resinous, smoky core. Cedar, papyrus, and incense define the heart, giving the scent the crisp texture of fresh cedar sh…

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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 Man Card?

Gucci pour Homme (2003) takes 4 of 5 categories. Gucci pour Homme (2003) is rated 4.44/5 from 3,618 votes; Man Card is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Gucci pour Homme (2003) for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Man Card for a leather and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

Gucci pour Homme (2003) lasts longest (Gucci pour Homme (2003) 73/100, Man Card 64/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Gucci pour Homme (2003) projects furthest (Gucci pour Homme (2003) 62/100, Man Card 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci pour Homme (2003) and Man Card smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and smoky accords. Common notes include Papyrus, Lavender, Pink Pepper and Sandalwood.

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

Gucci pour Homme (2003) suits evening wear; Man Card suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Man Card features Pink Pepper, Orris Root, Lavender, Leather and Incense.