Envy for Men
GucciEau de Toilette1998
Side by side
Envy for Men vs. VV Man
Is Envy for Men better than VV Man?
Envy for Men rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
SandalwoodCardamomBlack PepperJasmineRosePatchouliMandarin OrangeMusk
woodywarm spicyaromaticfresh spicypowdery
This match is computed by our similarity model. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Envy for Men and VV Man?
| Envy for Men | VV Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1998 | 2004 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Daniela Andrier | Francis Deleamont, Ilias Ermenidis |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Envy for Men and VV Man smell?
Envy for Men
Woody
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Powdery
Balsamic
Smoky
VV Man
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Powdery
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Musky
Animalic
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Envy for Men and VV Man share?
Top
GingerLavenderCardamomBlack PepperMahoganyCorianderMandarin Orange
MelonMandarin OrangeCardamomBergamot
Heart
SandalwoodCedarwoodCarnationJasmineRose
Black PepperCloveCinnamonVioletHeliotropeRoseJasmine
Base
IncenseTobaccoVanillaAmberVetiverPatchouliLeatherMusk
CedarSandalwoodMuskAmbergrisPatchouliCivet
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
LavenderCarnationJasmineRose
VioletHeliotropeRoseJasmine
Spicy Notes
GingerCardamomBlack PepperCoriander
Black PepperCloveCardamomCinnamon
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedarwoodMahogany
CedarSandalwood
Animalic Notes
Leather
AmbergrisCivet
Citric Notes
Mandarin Orange
Bergamot
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Envy for Men and VV Man work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Envy for Men or VV Man?
| Envy for Men | VV Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Envy for Men and VV Man?
This was never meant to be safe. Coriander and black pepper in the opening signal intent, and the leather drydown delivers. Not an office scent. Not for everyone. That is precisely the point.Envy for Men
Somewhere between a classic and a wildcard. Warm spice, powdery florals, and a civet whisper, refined, but not tame. That 2004 energy either pulls you in or feels like a time capsule.VV Man
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