Fragrance comparison

Gucci Rush for Men vs Virde

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 1,011 ratings analysed

Gucci Rush for Men

Gucci

4.49988 votes

Rank #434 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Virde

Soma Parfums

3.8323 votes

Rank #38,782 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virde takes 3 of 5 categories.

Gucci Rush for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Virde
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gucci Rush for Men2/5

Virde3/5

Ratings & consensus: Gucci Rush for Men
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Virde
Sillage & projection: Virde
Value for money: Virde
Versatility: Not scored
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

VirdeSoma Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 988 votes

Have 27%Had 41%Want 32%

3.83/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 45%Had 3%Want 52%

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

52%Love

13%Like

9%Ok

17%Dislike

9%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityVirde

SillageVirde

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value63

Category winnerVirdeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

powdery48%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

aromatic90%

earthy80%

fresh spicy70%

warm spicy60%

patchouli50%

Scent match66%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

LavenderJuniperPepperBergamot

Heart

PatchouliVetiverCypressPine needles

Base

OakmossSandalwoodCedarMuskLeather

InformationalShared notesCypress, Lavender, Sandalwood and Cedar. 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

Spring100

Summer43

Fall71

Winter57

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex19

Women1

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#434

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Daniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews130

Overall rank#38,782

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Virde by Soma Parfums presents a deep green structure rooted in coniferous woods and dark earth. The scent opens with aromatic lavender alongside juniper berries, bergamot, and black pepper. As the top notes clear, pine needles, cypress, vetiver, and patchouli build a crisp forest-floor heart. The dry-down rests on oa…

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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 Virde?

Virde takes 3 of 5 categories. Gucci Rush for Men is rated 4.49/5 from 988 votes; Virde is rated 3.83/5 from 23 votes. Choose Gucci Rush for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Virde for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Rush for Men or Virde?

Virde lasts longest (Virde 80/100, Gucci Rush for Men 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Rush for Men or Virde?

Projection is very close: Virde 65/100, Gucci Rush for Men 63/100 for sillage.

Do Gucci Rush for Men and Virde smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Lavender, Sandalwood and Cedar.

Is Gucci Rush for Men or Virde better for summer or winter?

Gucci Rush for Men suits daytime wear; Virde suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Rush for Men and Virde?

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. Virde has top notes of Lavender, Juniper, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Vetiver, Cypress and Pine needles, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk.