Fragrance comparison

Gucci Rush for Men vs Arc-en-Ciel № 7

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 994 ratings analysed

2 wins

Gucci Rush for Men

Gucci

4.49988 votes

Rank #434 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Arc-en-Ciel № 7

CIEL Parfum

3.006 votes

Rank #67,005 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Rush for Men takes 2 of 4 categories.

Gucci Rush for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Arc-en-Ciel № 7
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gucci Rush for Men2/4

Arc-en-Ciel № 71/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gucci Rush for Men
Sillage & projection: Arc-en-Ciel № 7
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Rush for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci Rush for MenGucci

Arc-en-Ciel № 7CIEL Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 988 votes

Have 27%Had 41%Want 32%

3.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 12%Had 29%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

988 votes

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityGucci Rush for Men

SillageArc-en-Ciel № 7

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

powdery48%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

aromatic83%

floral65%

white floral48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CypressLavender

Heart2 to 4 hours

SandalwoodCedarJuniper

Base3 to 6 hours

White MuskPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

CypressWoody Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

GardeniaJuniperRoseJasmineCoriander

Base4-6 hrs

FreesiaCedarMuskVetiverVanillaPatchouli

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer58

Fall97

Winter69

Day100

Night68

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex19

Women1

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#434

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Daniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews130

Overall rank#67,005

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGucci Rush for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Rush for Men opens with a sharp, clean burst of green cypress and dry lavender before settling into an unmistakable cedar and sandalwood core. Created in 2000, this woody spicy composition balances brisk juniper berries against a milky, powdery wood foundation. A clean base of white musk and earthy patchouli anc…

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Arc-en-Ciel № 7 by CIEL Parfum opens with a sharp snap of green cypress and dry wood shavings. The pine needle blast softens fast. Within ten minutes, lush gardenia and night jasmine bloom over a prickly layer of crushed juniper berries and coriander seed. The contrast feels unexpected. You get creamy white petals cau…

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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 Rush for Men or Arc-en-Ciel № 7?

Gucci Rush for Men takes 2 of 4 categories. Gucci Rush for Men is rated 4.49/5 from 988 votes; Arc-en-Ciel № 7 is rated 3.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Gucci Rush for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Arc-en-Ciel № 7 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Rush for Men or Arc-en-Ciel № 7?

Gucci Rush for Men lasts longest (Gucci Rush for Men 67/100, Arc-en-Ciel № 7 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Rush for Men or Arc-en-Ciel № 7?

Arc-en-Ciel № 7 projects furthest (Arc-en-Ciel № 7 75/100, Gucci Rush for Men 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Rush for Men and Arc-en-Ciel № 7 smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Cedar, Juniper and Patchouli.

Is Gucci Rush for Men or Arc-en-Ciel № 7 better for summer or winter?

Gucci Rush for Men suits daytime wear; Arc-en-Ciel № 7 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Rush for Men and Arc-en-Ciel № 7?

Gucci Rush for Men has top notes of Cypress and Lavender, heart notes of Sandalwood, Cedar and Juniper, a base of White Musk and Patchouli. Arc-en-Ciel № 7 has top notes of Cypress and Woody Notes, heart notes of Gardenia, Juniper, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Freesia, Cedar, Musk and Vetiver.