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    Side by side

    S. Excès Femme vs. Gucci Oud

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    S. Excès Femme peaks in fall, while Gucci Oud belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: S. Excès Femme vs. Gucci Oud
    S. Excès FemmeGucci Oud
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20122014
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerAlexandra CarlinIlias Ermenidis
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    S. Excès Femme

    Oud
    Iris
    Powdery
    Earthy
    Violet

    Gucci Oud

    Rose
    Oud
    Fruity
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    Patchouli
    Amber
    White Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    RaspberryPearSaffron
    Heart
    RoseOrange Blossom
    Base
    OudIris
    OudPatchouliAmberMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: S. Excès Femme vs. Gucci Oud
    S. Excès FemmeGucci Oud
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Oud that learned some manners. Iris that didn't. That's the whole story, two notes, one contradiction, and it works because neither side gives up. Powdery violet softness against resinous wood depth.S. Excès Femme
    This is oud for people who want the note without the lecture. The Laos agarwood is genuine, rich, resinous, the kind that demands your attention. But Gucci keeps it civilized.Gucci Oud