Fragrance comparison

Gucci pour Homme (2003) vs Sedona

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 3,632 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gucci pour Homme (2003)

Gucci

4.443,618 votes

Rank #844 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Sedona

Grisiau

3.7114 votes

Rank #44,313 FruityAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci pour Homme (2003) takes 5 of 6 categories.

Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sedona
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gucci pour Homme (2003)5/6

Sedona1/6

Ratings & consensus: Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Sillage & projection: Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Value for money: Sedona
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

SedonaGrisiau

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 3,618 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

3.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 10%Had 3%Want 88%

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

29%Love

29%Like

29%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityGucci pour Homme (2003)

SillageGucci pour Homme (2003)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSedonaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

smoky84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

fruity100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

smoky77%

balsamic69%

woody61%

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

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Blackberryprickly pearCreosote Bush

Heart1 to 2 hours

SagePine TreeCopal

Base3 to 4 hours

Sweet GrassLeatherIncenseAmberVanilla

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

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex9

Women1

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#844

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#44,313

PerfumerRoger Howell

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Sedona by Grisiau presents an aromatic, desert-inspired profile built around native botanical and resin notes. Created by perfumer Roger Howell and released in 2022, the fragrance opens with a sharp burst of blackberry, desert prickly pear, and resinous creosote bush. As it settles, aromatic white sage and pinyon pine…

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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 Sedona?

Gucci pour Homme (2003) takes 5 of 6 categories. Gucci pour Homme (2003) is rated 4.44/5 from 3,618 votes; Sedona is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes. Choose Gucci pour Homme (2003) for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sedona for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

Gucci pour Homme (2003) lasts longest (Gucci pour Homme (2003) 73/100, Sedona 63/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Gucci pour Homme (2003) projects furthest (Gucci pour Homme (2003) 62/100, Sedona 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci pour Homme (2003) and Sedona smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Leather, Amber and Vanilla.

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

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

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

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. Sedona has top notes of Blackberry, prickly pear and Creosote Bush, heart notes of Sage, Pine Tree and Copal, a base of Sweet Grass, Leather, Incense and Amber.