Fragrance comparison

Nero Incenso vs Gucci pour Homme (2003)

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,633 ratings analysed

3 wins

Nero Incenso

Pineider

4.5315 votes

Rank #42,028 AmberBalsamic

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66%scent match

Closely related

Gucci pour Homme (2003)

Gucci

4.443,618 votes

Rank #591 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nero Incenso takes 3 of 5 categories.

Nero Incenso
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, 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 ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Nero Incenso3/5

Gucci pour Homme (2003)2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nero IncensoPineider

Gucci pour Homme (2003)Gucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 24%Had 8%Want 68%

4.44/ 5 · 3,618 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

Category winnerGucci pour Homme (2003)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

73%Love

13%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityNero Incenso

SillageNero Incenso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value45

Category winnerNero IncensoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic91%

woody83%

warm spicy74%

aromatic65%

smoky56%

woody100%

amber92%

smoky84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both amber, woody and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ArtemisiaRhubarbBasil

Heart

MyrhhIncenseLicorice

Base

CedarTolu BalsamPeru BalsamAmberPatchouliAmbroxanMusk

Top15 to 30 minutes

PapyrusGingerArtemisiaBasilBergamotLavenderLemonPetitgrain

Heart2 to 4 hours

CedarPink PepperSandalwoodPatchouliOrris RootCarnationGeraniumJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

IncenseLeatherAmberVetiverLabdanumVanillaOakmossTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Basil, Incense and Cedar. Durations are only published for Gucci pour Homme (2003), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer22

Fall100

Winter89

Day44

Night100

Spring30

Summer15

Fall94

Winter100

Day54

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex23

Women8

Men89

Unisex9

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,028

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#591

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerGucci pour Homme (2003)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nero Incenso is a dark, dry oriental fragrance for men. The scent starts with a crisp bite of rhubarb and herbal basil before transitioning into a smoky core of licorice and myrrh. It lands on a heavy, warm base of tolu balsam, cedar, and amber, offering a resinous trail best suited for cold winter evenings.

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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, Nero Incenso or Gucci pour Homme (2003)?

Nero Incenso takes 3 of 5 categories. Nero Incenso is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes; Gucci pour Homme (2003) is rated 4.44/5 from 3,618 votes. Choose Nero Incenso for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gucci pour Homme (2003) for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nero Incenso or Gucci pour Homme (2003)?

Nero Incenso lasts longest (Nero Incenso 80/100, Gucci pour Homme (2003) 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nero Incenso or Gucci pour Homme (2003)?

Nero Incenso projects furthest (Nero Incenso 72/100, Gucci pour Homme (2003) 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nero Incenso and Gucci pour Homme (2003) smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Basil, Incense and Cedar.

Is Nero Incenso or Gucci pour Homme (2003) better for summer or winter?

Nero Incenso suits evening wear; Gucci pour Homme (2003) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nero Incenso and Gucci pour Homme (2003)?

Nero Incenso has top notes of Artemisia, Rhubarb and Basil, heart notes of Myrhh, Incense and Licorice, a base of Cedar, Tolu Balsam, Peru Balsam and Amber. 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.