Fragrance comparison

Gucci pour Homme (2003) vs Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 4,876 ratings analysed

Gucci pour Homme (2003)

Gucci

4.443,618 votes

Rank #844 WoodyAmber

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49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.251,258 votes

Rank #155 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme takes 5 of 8 categories.

Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Gucci pour Homme (2003)3/8

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme5/8

Ratings & consensus: Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Community sentiment: Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Longevity: Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme
Value for money: Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme
Versatility: Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Note pyramid (duration): Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme
Fragranxe ranking: Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci pour Homme (2003)Gucci

Van Cleef & Arpels pour HommeVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 3,618 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

4.25/ 5 · 1,258 votes

Have 69%Had 31%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

52%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

1,258 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityVan Cleef & Arpels pour Homme

SillageVan Cleef & Arpels pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value53

Category winnerVan Cleef & Arpels pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

smoky84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

rose61%

Scent match49%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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderJuniper BerriesBasilGreen NotesCarawaySageBergamotMarjoram

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseCarnationPatchouliVetiverClovesJasmineSpicy NotesCedar

Base8-12 hrs

LeatherOakmossMuskSandalwoodLabdanumAmberCoconut

Category winnerVan Cleef & Arpels pour HommeLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer15

Fall94

Winter100

Day54

Night100

Spring43

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerGucci pour Homme (2003)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex9

Women1

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#844

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#155

PerfumerLouis Monnet

Launched—

Reviews201

Category winnerVan Cleef & Arpels 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…

Reviews →

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme is a dark, uncompromising leather fragrance built around bitter herbs, velvety rose, and damp oakmoss. First launched in 1978, it opens with a bracing blast of green basil, aromatic lavender, and crisp juniper berries that immediately feels like stepping into a cold pine forest. As the he…

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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 Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme?

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme takes 5 of 8 categories. Gucci pour Homme (2003) is rated 4.44/5 from 3,618 votes; Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme is rated 4.25/5 from 1,258 votes. Choose Gucci pour Homme (2003) for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci pour Homme (2003) or Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme?

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme lasts longest (Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme 80/100, Gucci pour Homme (2003) 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci pour Homme (2003) or Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme?

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme projects furthest (Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme 74/100, Gucci pour Homme (2003) 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci pour Homme (2003) and Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Lavender and Cedar.

Is Gucci pour Homme (2003) or Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci pour Homme (2003) is the stronger pick. Gucci pour Homme (2003) suits evening wear; Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci pour Homme (2003) and Van Cleef & Arpels 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. Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Basil and Green Notes, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Musk and Sandalwood.