Fragrance comparison

Gucci pour Homme (2003) vs Reckless Pour Homme

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 4,351 ratings analysed

Gucci pour Homme (2003)

Gucci

4.443,618 votes

Rank #844 WoodyAmber

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52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Reckless Pour Homme

Roja Dove

4.32733 votes

Rank #432 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reckless Pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.
Reckless Pour Homme
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gucci pour Homme (2003)2/7

Reckless Pour Homme4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci pour Homme (2003)Gucci

Reckless Pour HommeRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 3,618 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

4.32/ 5 · 733 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

63%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

389 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityReckless Pour Homme

SillageReckless Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

smoky84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

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

Bay LeafLavenderBergamotLemon

Heart

ArtemisiaJasmineRose

Base

CypressCinnamonCardamomBlack PepperOakmossGingerIncenseCedar

InformationalShared notesGinger, Artemisia, 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

Spring93

Summer42

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night86

Category winnerReckless Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex9

Women1

Men83

Unisex14

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#844

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#432

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews120

Category winnerReckless 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…

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Reckless Pour Homme opens with bright lemon, bergamot, lavender and bay leaf, then turns greener, darker and spicier as cardamom, cinnamon, clove and cypress push through. It feels polished and masculine, with a smooth resinous base. This suits someone who likes aromatic spice over sweetness. It can wear beautifully f…

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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 Reckless Pour Homme?

Reckless Pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. Gucci pour Homme (2003) is rated 4.44/5 from 3,618 votes; Reckless Pour Homme is rated 4.32/5 from 733 votes. Choose Gucci pour Homme (2003) for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Reckless Pour Homme for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

Reckless Pour Homme lasts longest (Reckless Pour Homme 80/100, Gucci pour Homme (2003) 73/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Reckless Pour Homme projects furthest (Reckless Pour Homme 71/100, Gucci pour Homme (2003) 62/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Ginger, Artemisia, Bergamot and Lavender.

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

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

What are the notes in Gucci pour Homme (2003) and Reckless 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. Reckless Pour Homme has top notes of Bay Leaf, Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Artemisia, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Cypress, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Black Pepper.