Fragrance comparison

Gucci pour Homme (2003) vs Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5,302 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gucci pour Homme (2003)

Gucci

4.443,618 votes

Rank #844 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui

Oscar de la Renta

4.131,684 votes

Rank #635 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci pour Homme (2003) takes 4 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.
Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Gucci pour Homme (2003)4/7

Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui2/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Community sentiment: Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Longevity: Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui
Versatility: Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci pour Homme (2003)Gucci

Oscar de la Renta Pour LuiOscar de la Renta

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 3,618 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

4.13/ 5 · 1,684 votes

Have 76%Had 24%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

42%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

1,684 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityGucci pour Homme (2003)

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value82

Category winnerOscar de la Renta Pour LuiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

smoky84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

floral61%

Scent match47%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

AldehydesLavenderJuniper BerriesBasilGalbanumSageCarawayAnise

Heart

CarnationPatchouliCinnamonGeraniumCedarVetiverCyclamen

Base

OakmossLeatherLabdanumSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBasil, Lavender, Cedar and Sandalwood. 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

Spring60

Summer25

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#635

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerOscar de la Renta Pour LuiHigher 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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Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui opens with a crisp wave of aldehydes, sharp lavender, and crushed juniper berries. The top notes feel bright and soapy, giving off a traditional barbershop freshness that immediately establishes its 1980s roots. Basil and sage add an herbal bite before the middle notes take over. As it sett…

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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 Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui?

Gucci pour Homme (2003) takes 4 of 7 categories. Gucci pour Homme (2003) is rated 4.44/5 from 3,618 votes; Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui is rated 4.13/5 from 1,684 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 Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Gucci pour Homme (2003) or Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui?

Gucci pour Homme (2003) lasts longest (Gucci pour Homme (2003) 73/100, Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci pour Homme (2003) or Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui?

Projection is very close: Gucci pour Homme (2003) 62/100, Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui 62/100 for sillage.

Do Gucci pour Homme (2003) and Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Lavender, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Gucci pour Homme (2003) or Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui 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 Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui?

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. Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui has top notes of Aldehydes, Lavender, Juniper Berries and Basil, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Labdanum and Sandalwood.