Fragrance comparison

Gucci pour Homme (2003) vs Virtus

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,619 ratings analysed

1 wins

Gucci pour Homme (2003)

Gucci

4.443,618 votes

Rank #615 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Virtus

Above

3.001 votes

Rank #72,154 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci pour Homme (2003) takes 1 of 1 categories.

Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Virtus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character.

Gucci pour Homme (2003)1/1

Virtus0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
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

VirtusAbove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 3,618 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

smoky84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

herbal84%

soft spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

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

LavenderSagePink PepperBasil

Heart

CedarAmberJasmine

Base

White WoodsCoumarinSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBasil, Lavender, Cedar and Pink Pepper. 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

No season votes yet

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#615

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#72,154

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

Reviews →

Virtus by Above is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Virtus was launched in 2019. Top notes are Lavender, Sage, Pink Pepper and Basil; middle notes are Cedar, Amber and Jasmine; base notes are White Woods, Coumarin and Sandalwood.

Reviews →

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 Virtus?

Gucci pour Homme (2003) takes 1 of 1 categories. Gucci pour Homme (2003) is rated 4.44/5 from 3,618 votes; Virtus is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Gucci pour Homme (2003) for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Virtus for a woody and aromatic character.

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

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Lavender, Cedar and Pink Pepper.

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

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

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

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. Virtus has top notes of Lavender, Sage, Pink Pepper and Basil, heart notes of Cedar, Amber and Jasmine, a base of White Woods, Coumarin and Sandalwood.