20
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Envy for Men
masculine
Created by Daniela Andrier
Envy for Men by Gucci is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Envy for Men was launched in 1998. The nose behind this fragrance is Daniela Andrier. Top notes are Ginger, Lavender, Cardamom, Pepper, Mahogany, Coriander and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Sandalwood, Cedar, Carnation, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Incense, Tobacco, Vanilla, Amber, Vetiver, Patchouli, Leather and Musk. A classic fragrance from Gucci, created for those who love warm, woody scents. Its spicy, but fresh top notes include mandarine, coriander, pepper, rosewood, ginger and lavender. The heart is composed of floral bouquet made of rose and jasmine, spiced up with some carnation and warm woody nuances of sandalwood and cedarwood.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
90%
Win
61%
Spr
26%
Sum
99%
Fall
Day & Night
70%
Day
100%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
User Ratings
2,835 votes
4.45
Love it
1.7k60%
Like it
89932%
OK
582%
Dislike
1666%
Hate it
120%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 53 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Gucci Envy for Men is a cherished discontinued fragrance from the mid-1990s that holds nostalgic value for long-time wearers who used it as a daily driver. While the original formula is considered a unique gem and is rare/valuable, its poor projection and longevity are noted weaknesses, and the fragrance is now difficult to find as it has been reformulated and largely phased out.
Strengths
- Distinctive and unique scent profile
- Vintage/older formula highly sought after by collectors
- Was a reliable daily driver for devoted fans
Weaknesses
- Discontinued and difficult to find
- Reformulated newer versions are considered inferior
- Poor projection and longevity compared to modern fragrances
Best for
Vintage fragrance collectorsCasual daily wear (classic era)Nostalgia/sentimental occasions
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
