Fragrance comparison

Gucci Rush for Men vs Opus XVI – Timber

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 1,305 ratings analysed

6 wins

Gucci Rush for Men

Gucci

4.49988 votes

Rank #434 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

Opus XVI – Timber

Amouage

4.27317 votes

Rank #25,998 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Rush for Men takes 6 of 7 categories.

Gucci Rush for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Opus XVI – Timber
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Gucci Rush for Men6/7

Opus XVI – Timber1/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci Rush for Men
Community sentiment: Gucci Rush for Men
Longevity: Opus XVI – Timber
Sillage & projection: Gucci Rush for Men
Value for money: Gucci Rush for Men
Versatility: Gucci Rush for Men
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
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

Opus XVI – TimberAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 988 votes

Have 27%Had 41%Want 32%

4.27/ 5 · 317 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%

Category winnerGucci Rush for MenRating 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

60%Love

20%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

317 votes

Category winnerGucci Rush for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityOpus XVI – Timber

SillageGucci Rush for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value30

Category winnerGucci Rush for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

powdery48%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy48%

amber30%

Scent match69%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

Top

CypressJuniperCardamomPink PepperCocoa

Heart

FrankincenseFirLavender

Base

SandalwoodPalo SantoCedarwoodVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCypress, Lavender, Sandalwood and Juniper. Durations are only published for Gucci Rush for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer58

Fall97

Winter69

Day100

Night68

Spring72

Summer26

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci Rush for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex19

Women1

Men69

Unisex24

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#434

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Daniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews130

Overall rank#25,998

PerfumerAlexis Grugeon

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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Amouage Opus XVI Timber brings a crisp coniferous breeze anchored by dry earth. Alexis Grugeon builds a sharp pine needles and green cypress structure that slowly yields to smoked wood. It serves those seeking a clean forest atmosphere with a heavy resinous base rather than sweet ambers.

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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 Opus XVI – Timber?

Gucci Rush for Men takes 6 of 7 categories. Gucci Rush for Men is rated 4.49/5 from 988 votes; Opus XVI – Timber is rated 4.27/5 from 317 votes. Choose Gucci Rush for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Opus XVI – Timber for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Rush for Men or Opus XVI – Timber?

Opus XVI – Timber lasts longest (Opus XVI – Timber 74/100, Gucci Rush for Men 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Rush for Men or Opus XVI – Timber?

Projection is very close: Gucci Rush for Men 63/100, Opus XVI – Timber 62/100 for sillage.

Do Gucci Rush for Men and Opus XVI – Timber smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Lavender, Sandalwood and Juniper.

Is Gucci Rush for Men or Opus XVI – Timber better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Rush for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Opus XVI – Timber is the stronger pick. Gucci Rush for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Rush for Men and Opus XVI – Timber?

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. Opus XVI – Timber has top notes of Cypress, Juniper, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Frankincense, Fir and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Palo Santo, Cedarwood and Vanilla.