Fragrance comparison

M for Men vs Gucci pour Homme (2003)

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 3,627 ratings analysed

2 wins

M for Men

Marilyn Miglin

4.009 votes

Rank #38,660

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Gucci pour Homme (2003)

Gucci

4.443,618 votes

Rank #844 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

M for Men takes 2 of 5 categories.

M for Men
Choose it for its signature character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

M for Men2/5

Gucci pour Homme (2003)1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: M for Men
Value for money: M for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci pour Homme (2003)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M for MenMarilyn Miglin

Gucci pour Homme (2003)Gucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 58%Had 4%Want 38%

4.44/ 5 · 3,618 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

61%Love

29%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

3,618 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageM for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value45

Category winnerM for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

Not enough data

woody100%

amber92%

smoky84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match19%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

ArtemisiaBasilThyme

Base5 to 8 hours

LabdanumHayHoney

Top15 to 30 minutes

PapyrusGingerArtemisiaBasilBergamotLavenderLemonPetitgrain

Heart2 to 4 hours

CedarPink PepperSandalwoodPatchouliOrris RootCarnationGeraniumJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

IncenseLeatherAmberVetiverLabdanumVanillaOakmossTonka Bean

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer0

Fall100

Winter80

Day40

Night100

Spring30

Summer15

Fall94

Winter100

Day54

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men89

Unisex9

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,660

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#844

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerGucci pour Homme (2003)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

M for Men by Marilyn Miglin delivers an aromatic green profile built around classic herbs and rich resins. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon and bright bergamot, creating an immediate citrus greeting. As the opening settles, the heart turns dry and herbal through bitter artemisia, garden basil, and pun…

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Gucci pour Homme (2003) is a dry woody spicy scent built on crisp papyrus, sharpened pencil cedar, and fragrant incense. The fragrance begins with a brief burst of sharp lemon, ginger, and aromatic basil, but quickly shifts toward its true character: clean cedarwood, earthy patchouli, and warm amber. There is an unmis…

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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, M for Men or Gucci pour Homme (2003)?

M for Men takes 2 of 5 categories. M for Men is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Gucci pour Homme (2003) is rated 4.44/5 from 3,618 votes. Choose M for Men for its signature character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gucci pour Homme (2003) for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, M for Men or Gucci pour Homme (2003)?

They last about the same: M for Men 73/100, Gucci pour Homme (2003) 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, M for Men or Gucci pour Homme (2003)?

M for Men projects furthest (M for Men 79/100, Gucci pour Homme (2003) 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M for Men and Gucci pour Homme (2003) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Artemisia and Basil.

Is M for Men or Gucci pour Homme (2003) better for summer or winter?

M for Men suits evening wear; Gucci pour Homme (2003) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M for Men and Gucci pour Homme (2003)?

M for Men has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Artemisia, Basil and Thyme, a base of Labdanum, Hay and Honey. Gucci pour Homme (2003) has top notes of Papyrus, Ginger, Artemisia and Basil, heart notes of Cedar, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Incense, Leather, Amber and Vetiver.