Fragrance comparison

Gucci Pour Homme II vs Imbue

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 5,264 ratings analysed

Gucci Pour Homme II

Gucci

4.375,172 votes

Rank #1,446 Warm SpicyOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

80%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Imbue

Parfums Vintage

4.4792 votes

Rank #9,409 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Imbue takes 4 of 8 categories.

Gucci Pour Homme II
Choose it for a warm spicy and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Imbue
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gucci Pour Homme II3/8

Imbue4/8

Ratings & consensus: Gucci Pour Homme II
Community sentiment: Gucci Pour Homme II
Longevity: Imbue
Sillage & projection: Imbue
Value for money: Imbue
Versatility: Imbue
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Pour Homme II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci Pour Homme IIGucci

ImbueParfums Vintage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 5,172 votes

Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%

4.47/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 64%

Category winnerGucci Pour Homme IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

34%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

5,172 votes

71%Love

17%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerGucci Pour Homme IIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityImbue

SillageImbue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value53

Category winnerImbueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

ozonic92%

green84%

cinnamon77%

tobacco69%

aquatic61%

warm spicy100%

cinnamon92%

green84%

ozonic77%

tobacco69%

sweet61%

Scent match80%Very similar · both warm spicy, ozonic and cinnamon

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

Violet LeafBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Black TeaCinnamonPimento

Base3 to 6 hours

Tobacco LeafMyrrhMuskOlive Tree

Top30 to 45 minutes

Violet LeavesBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Black TeaCinnamonMyrhhPimento

Base4 to 6 hours

Tobacco LeafMuskOlive Tree

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer66

Fall75

Winter32

Day100

Night52

Spring100

Summer75

Fall90

Winter51

Day100

Night63

Category winnerImbueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex17

Women2

Men68

Unisex29

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,446

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#9,409

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerGucci Pour Homme IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Pour Homme II is a calm, woody spicy fragrance built around an unexpected combination of steeped black tea, cool violet leaf, and soft cinnamon. It starts with a crisp splash of bergamot and ozonic violet leaf, giving the initial spray a clean, dewy freshness that feels like cool morning air. As it settles, warm…

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Imbue by Parfums Vintage presents a tranquil, woody spicy profile built around brisk tea and dry aromatic greenery. It opens with an airy splash of bergamot paired with the crisp, dewy snap of violet leaves. As the top settles, a calming core of black tea unfolds alongside warm cinnamon, pimento, and resinous myrhh. T…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gucci Pour Homme II or Imbue?

Imbue takes 4 of 8 categories. Gucci Pour Homme II is rated 4.37/5 from 5,172 votes; Imbue is rated 4.47/5 from 92 votes. Choose Gucci Pour Homme II for a warm spicy and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Imbue for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Pour Homme II or Imbue?

Imbue lasts longest (Imbue 67/100, Gucci Pour Homme II 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Pour Homme II or Imbue?

Imbue projects furthest (Imbue 62/100, Gucci Pour Homme II 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Pour Homme II and Imbue smell similar?

Very similar: a 80% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, ozonic and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Tea, Cinnamon and Pimento.

Is Gucci Pour Homme II or Imbue better for summer or winter?

For summer, Imbue is the stronger pick. For winter, Imbue is the stronger pick. Gucci Pour Homme II suits daytime wear; Imbue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Pour Homme II and Imbue?

Gucci Pour Homme II has top notes of Violet Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Tea, Cinnamon and Pimento, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Myrrh, Musk and Olive Tree. Imbue has top notes of Violet Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Tea, Cinnamon, Myrhh and Pimento, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Musk and Olive Tree.