Hero vs Gucci Pour Homme (1976)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
69%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gucci Pour Homme (1976) takes 5 of 6 categories.
HeroChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gucci Pour Homme (1976)Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Hero1/6
Gucci Pour Homme (1976)5/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Gucci Pour Homme (1976)
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gucci Pour Homme (1976)
- Sillage & projection
- Gucci Pour Homme (1976)
- Value for money
- Hero
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Gucci Pour Homme (1976)
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gucci Pour Homme (1976)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
HeroPrince MatchabelliGucci Pour Homme (1976)GucciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 33%Had 28%Want 39%
4.45/ 5 · 267 votes
Have 44%Had 21%Want 35%
Category winnerGucci Pour Homme (1976)Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
55%Like
0%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
58%Love
35%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
267 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGucci Pour Homme (1976)
SillageGucci Pour Homme (1976)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHeroBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
powdery77%
warm spicy69%
citrus61%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
citrus69%
earthy61%
Scent match69%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
SandalwoodVanillaFir ResinBergamotLavenderGeraniumOakmossSpicesCedarGreen NotesCitrusMusk
No top / heart / base split published
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotAmalfi LemonLavenderBasil
Heart3 to 4 hours
SandalwoodPatchouliCarnationIrisSpicesGeraniumVirginia CedarJasmine
Base6 to 8 hours
OakmossLeatherFrench labdanumMuskAmberTonka BeanVanilla
Category winnerGucci Pour Homme (1976)Longest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall91
Winter45
Day100
Night17
Spring79
Summer41
Fall100
Winter76
Day100
Night91
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,497
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#3,899
PerfumerGuy Robert
Launched—
Reviews40
Category winnerGucci Pour Homme (1976)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHero by Prince Matchabelli delivers an uncomplicated, clean profile anchored in classic barbershop freshness. Released in 1988, it opens with bright bergamot and brisk citrus paired with fresh green notes and soft lavender. As the initial brightness settles, the heart brings forward geranium, subtle spices, and a powd…
Reviews →Gucci Pour Homme (1976) by Gucci is an aromatic woody chypre built around crisp herbs, rich woods, and a dry mossy base. The opening combines bright bergamot and Amalfi lemon with fresh lavender and green basil. As the citrus lifts, the heart develops a dry, warm character shaped by patchouli, Virginia cedar, and sand…
Reviews →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, Hero or Gucci Pour Homme (1976)?
Gucci Pour Homme (1976) takes 5 of 6 categories. Hero is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes; Gucci Pour Homme (1976) is rated 4.45/5 from 267 votes. Choose Hero for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gucci Pour Homme (1976) for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Hero or Gucci Pour Homme (1976)?
Gucci Pour Homme (1976) lasts longest (Gucci Pour Homme (1976) 69/100, Hero 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Hero or Gucci Pour Homme (1976)?
Gucci Pour Homme (1976) projects furthest (Gucci Pour Homme (1976) 64/100, Hero 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Hero and Gucci Pour Homme (1976) smell similar?
Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Vanilla, Bergamot and Lavender.
Is Hero or Gucci Pour Homme (1976) better for summer or winter?
Hero suits daytime wear; Gucci Pour Homme (1976) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Hero and Gucci Pour Homme (1976)?
Hero features Sandalwood, Vanilla, Fir Resin, Bergamot and Lavender. Gucci Pour Homme (1976) has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Carnation and Iris, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, French labdanum and Musk.
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