Fragrance comparison

Gucci Pour Homme II vs Mu

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5,293 ratings analysed

Gucci Pour Homme II

Gucci

4.375,172 votes

Rank #1,908 Warm SpicyOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Mirko Buffini Firenze

4.43121 votes

Rank #26,633 Fresh SpicyOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mu takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Gucci Pour Homme II2/7

Mu5/7

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

MuMirko Buffini Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 5,172 votes

Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%

4.43/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 37%Had 12%Want 50%

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

61%Love

27%Like

7%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

121 votes

Category winnerMuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityMu

SillageMu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value46

Category winnerMuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

ozonic92%

green84%

cinnamon77%

tobacco69%

aquatic61%

fresh spicy100%

ozonic92%

green84%

woody77%

citrus69%

aquatic61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both ozonic, green and aquatic

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

Top

Violet LeavesBergamotNutmeg

Heart

Black TeaPepperCinnamon

Base

Olive TreeMyrrhTobacco Leaf

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Tea, Cinnamon and Tobacco Leaf. Durations are only published for Gucci Pour Homme II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer66

Fall75

Winter32

Day100

Night52

Spring100

Summer85

Fall89

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex17

Women2

Men48

Unisex48

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,908

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#26,633

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Mirko Buffini Firenze Mu opens with a sharp burst of violet leaves and bergamot, braced by grated nutmeg. Black tea and dry cinnamon build a warm, herbal core before settling onto olive tree wood, myrrh, and dark tobacco leaf. It offers a fresh, earthy trail designed for crisp spring and autumn days.

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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 II or Mu?

Mu takes 5 of 7 categories. Gucci Pour Homme II is rated 4.37/5 from 5,172 votes; Mu is rated 4.43/5 from 121 votes. Choose Gucci Pour Homme II for a warm spicy and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mu for a fresh spicy and ozonic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Pour Homme II or Mu?

Mu lasts longest (Mu 65/100, Gucci Pour Homme II 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Pour Homme II or Mu?

Mu projects furthest (Mu 58/100, Gucci Pour Homme II 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Pour Homme II and Mu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic, green and aquatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Tea, Cinnamon and Tobacco Leaf.

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

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

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

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. Mu has top notes of Violet Leaves, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Black Tea, Pepper and Cinnamon, a base of Olive Tree, Myrrh and Tobacco Leaf.