Gucci pour Homme (2003)

39 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• ALICIA

  April 17, 2013

  

  Wow, now it’s really hard to describe this perfume, which some say is already discontinued. I have a bottle and it’s definitely a love-it-or-hate-it situation. It opens with a blast of pure frankincense, the purest I’ve smelled so far; maybe that opening isn’t the most beautiful part. I like frankincense, but here it’s very strong, mixing a bit with leather but highlighting the frankincense more. It lasts about 30 minutes on the skin before settling into a woody scent, like being in a forest with a campfire nearby; it starts to feel a bit fresher, but not citrusy or aquatic, nothing like that, it’s warm (cedar). In the heart phase, it resembles Lalique’s Encre Noir for men. It’s a strange perfume, changes a lot as it dries, and stays in a woody-frankincense scent, nothing sweet, just a minimum. I think it’s very special, maybe difficult to wear, it’s strong and lasts hours with just a little bit. I own the Gucci I Eau women’s perfume; its frankincense opening is somewhat similar but softer, and in the final phase it’s slightly sweet, which I like a lot. I also recommend Gucci Pour Homme for rainy weather: it’s dry, woody, refined, expensive, and I think it projects very well. It could be the ‘father’ of Encre Noir, the latter being more modern, but they have something in common.

• miguel.a.peralta.71

  October 12, 2013

  

  I think it’s a good perfume, one of those that can be loved or hated. Personally, the smell of sandalwood, frankincense, and balsam is very strong. It’s more for winter and night, with that typical Tom Ford style.

• miguel.a.peralta.71

  October 28, 2013

  

  I think it’s a good perfume, one of those that can be loved or hated. Personally, the smell of sandalwood, frankincense, and balsam is very strong. More for winter and night. It’s a fragrance in the Tom Ford style.

• priethcallas

  May 20, 2014

  

  Maybe this fragrance set the course for Tom Ford’s men’s line: woody, spicy, and aromatic. The opening felt a bit rough to me, with that sharp, green hyssop alongside spiced citrus and ginger, almost with resinous touches. Then sandalwood mixed with spices and cedar takes over; I couldn’t really distinguish the flowers. And what about the famous frankincense? I sensed more sandalwood than pure frankincense for most of the evolution (I did notice a clear frankincense in Loewe7, but here it’s not that strong). In the end, that classic ambered, musky, and woody drydown with a touch of frankincense, but not intense. The trail is moderate to heavy if you overapply and lasts over 12 hours. Elegant, ideal for winter and night. If it didn’t have that hyssop or less basil, it would be more my taste, as that green note didn’t convince me.

• raulll

  June 12, 2014

  

  My favorite Gucci perfume; I’ve been wearing it for years. Unlike the previous opinion, I perceive the incense very present along with the cedar, creating delicious smoky wood notes. I recommend it 100%. Apparently it’s already discontinued, but I still have two bottles.

• juancar7777

  July 17, 2014

  

  Gucci Pour Homme reminds me a bit of the discontinued Cristóbal de Balenciaga, although this one is more subtle and doesn’t last as long. It’s okay, but it doesn’t reach the height of the marvel that was Envy for Men, which is also no longer available.

• Maverick62

  August 2, 2014

  

  Without a doubt, my favorite perfume of all time. It has brutal longevity and, as others comment, it’s a love-it-or-hate-it scent: you either love it or it repulses you. What a shame they no longer make it. Which fragrance do you think is the most similar?

• Andres.Castedo

  September 14, 2014

  

  My mother brought it back from Italy; the bottle is heavy and majestic, but the scent didn’t convince me. I think all the discontinued Guccis from the Tom Ford era smell the same, like incense or sandalwood. That scent tires me out; it’s very strong, like sandalwood oils. I prefer their second version, Gucci II, which smells totally different.

• Tuckercito

  December 24, 2015

  

  All-time favorite; the incense is masterfully done.

• Alcaudon

  March 20, 2016

  

  Masterpiece, an absolute classic. A great creation by M. Almairac under Tom Ford’s direction at Gucci. After Envy and Pour Homme II, the rest of the perfumes from that house lack originality and are common on the market. What a pity they discontinued this fragrance and Envy. 10/10

• JUCEZAGO

  August 29, 2016

  

  It’s truly exquisite, an eucalyptus forest that I’ve been searching for and searching for without finding. What a shame, it’s no longer available here in Chile. If I had known they were going to discontinue it, I would have bought many bottles.

• RafaelGR

  September 9, 2016

  

  Very good blend of green, woody, spicy, and leather notes. I tried it because they said it was similar to Dirty English, but it didn’t seem like it to me; they’re different and each has its merits. What a pity it’s already discontinued.

• Yeiarem1510

  October 12, 2016

  

  It’s the only Gucci from the Tom Ford era I don’t know, and online prices are very high. What perfume is most similar to this? I’d like to know to get an idea of what it was; if anyone knows, I’d appreciate the info.

• RobiDRosa

  January 29, 2017

  

  Probably the lost ark or the holy grail of contemporary perfumery. So rare to find that people pay scandalous amounts. I bought it in 2004 after trying so much Acqua di Gio. Since I felt the bottle, I said wow: heavy, beautiful, and high quality. Smelling the opening, a hit of incense with lemon and wet cedar, smelling like wet grass or wood, divine. The closest match is probably Terre d’Hermès. As it settles, pink pepper and an excellent eucalyptus forest. Titanic longevity; I wore it during the day and after showering, the whole bathroom smelled. A work of art by Tom Ford. I think after this and Envy, it’s the best of Gucci. It’s a pity that in men’s perfumery they are making trash, from Guilty to Gucci by Gucci. I hope they relaunch this beauty.

• uhm

  January 30, 2017

  

  It works great for me, and the moderate projection of the sticks hasn’t disappointed me, which is rare since they’re usually bombs. The scent is soft, lacking that baroque touch I was expecting from something like Amouage; the incense is delicate and the spices don’t hit hard. The woods have an interesting green note, nothing eucalyptus-like, and in the drydown I notice a leather that I personally struggle with. What makes it special is that amber that smooths everything out, similar to Exultat, which I think is better and more potent. If they charge 250€ and have status for this, I wonder what it would be like if Tom Ford’s genius had put Exultat in instead of this. It’s a good perfume, though if you’re not nostalgic, there’s no need to go crazy. I sprayed it on a friend and it smelled good from afar, although the intensity fades later.

• uhm

  February 9, 2017

  

  I’m liking it. The moderate projection advertised by the bars hasn’t disappointed me (in this case, the bars aren’t lying, which is rare because they usually hype up legendary discontinued scents as bombs). As for the scent, seeing the notes makes you expect something heavy and baroque like Amouage, especially when compared to Memoir, but I already suspected otherwise from other vintage experiences (like NU). And that’s how it is: the frankincense is very soft and the spices don’t hit you in the face. The woods come out a bit green but don’t remind me of eucalyptus as I’ve read. I think I sense a bit of leather in the long drydown, but I really have issues with that note. And what I think makes it special is that tiny soft touch of amber that tempers the set of rougher notes, like what happened to me yesterday with Exultat, which by the way I think is of better quality and more potent. As I’ve said before, if people pay 250€ for this and others and have the status they do… I don’t know what the movie would be like if the mega genius Tom Ford, instead of M7 and this Gucci, had made something like Exultat. The conclusion is that it’s a good perfume, but unless you’re a nostalgic who has worn the same perfume all their life and doesn’t want to change, don’t go crazy. I want to emphasize ‘good perfume’ because reading my review someone might think the opposite, but no; in fact, I also sprayed it on a friend and could verify it smelled good from afar, although the intensity does drop after a while.

• RosaNegra

  March 20, 2017

  

  I finally got a new 100ml bottle in the box. The price was unexpected compared to eBay (watch out for fakes). I bought it blind: if I didn’t like it, I planned to resell it for a profit. I expected more. I wasn’t expecting this, not because of a bad smell, but because it offers nothing you can’t find in niche perfumeries like Amouage. Mediocre longevity and weak projection; I had to reapply because I could barely smell it. A weak incense with pepper and green woods, nothing spectacular. I know it has thousands of fans, and as a fan of dark scents, I don’t see the mystery here. I’ll give it more chances; sometimes you don’t like it at first and then fall in love.

• beto_ruiz

  August 19, 2017

  

  Gucci Pour Homme is a formal, woody fragrance for a mature audience that has left me wanting more. Perhaps with its fame, my expectations were too high; the fact that it’s hard to find helps its legend, but personally, it doesn’t seem like a work of art. Its aroma is heavy on incense, spices, leather, and cedar; it gives a pencil shavings sensation with a smoky touch. I imagine I got a reformulated version, as the longevity and projection were very low (under 6 hours), though the scent quality is good. It reminded me of Givenchy Pour Homme with that pencil shavings vibe. It doesn’t seem versatile, but rather formal, with a linear development, more appreciated by a mature audience. The prices seem unrealistic; it’s worth it only if you’re a fan. I acknowledge the beauty of the bottle, thick and heavy like liquor bottles. Conclusion: personal viewpoint.

• Bofifa

  September 4, 2017

  

  Gucci Pour Homme is an ultra-refined incense perfume with a strong touch of sharp pencil shavings. The spicy and boozy notes set it apart from cathedral incense before blending with woods to become linear. It’s a dry, urban incense for special occasions or formal wear. I think it prefigures modern perfumes in this genre. It’s beautiful and elegant, with a soft projection that’s enough for me, but it might disappoint those who spend a lot on a bottle. The longevity isn’t bad, but it’s not rocket science. It has quality and class, but today it doesn’t seem unique or justify a purchase beyond collecting. The closest and most affordable alternative is Lee Coopers Originals Gentlemen.

• Ts6

  November 6, 2017

  

  I’m excited to wear this for two days with that powerful trail imbued with the DNA of the Ford era at Gucci. Like Envy, it seems perfectly balanced to me: a bit creamy, ambered, slightly sweet, and very delicately spiced. They don’t look alike, but they seem to use the same raw materials: the same ginger, the same frankincense… Gucci Pour Homme is a fantastic composition, basically a frankincense-cedar duet from start to finish. They’re in a middle register, sounding veiled and deep, like the middle positions of the fourth string of a violin. At first, it smells boozy, with impressions of cognac. It opens with a potent and quite ecclesiastical frankincense that fades and calms down. In the heart phase, it becomes a sober, correct, and standard men’s perfume, revolving around a very clean frankincense. Still, it has something special, something I love. The magic arrives in the drydown when the cedar takes over the frankincense. The mixture gives the impression of an absolutely superb cedar, one of the best I’ve smelled… very warm and slightly sweet, nothing heavy, dark, or green. At this point, this perfume wins big for me, well-made, perfect, and enhances that thing I’m obsessed with in Mr. Burberry but there it stops halfway. I’m talking about that smell of a kindergarten classroom, of pencil shavings, as several have said. It fits my tastes perfectly. The typical kind I wouldn’t get tired of wearing. I think it’s very versatile, with office fragrance vibes but with a very romantic side. Warm, refined, veiled, elegant, sober, quite discreet, and very seductive. After many disappointments, this is the second great surprise from my forgotten sample drawer, after L’Eau Bleue. I didn’t know this Gucci Pour Homme existed, and after two days, I’m in love and sad I didn’t discover it sooner. It’s a marvel (I’ll keep almost an entire sample). I’ve just barely gotten to know it and already have to move on. It was one of those intense and passionate two-day loves, the kind that’s fun because they don’t get stale. I think it’s very masculine, well-presented, commercial, and easy to assume. I don’t understand why this and Envy aren’t sold. For God’s sake, Gucci, bring them back… 9/10.

• Ts6

  November 7, 2017

  

  I’m thrilled to have worn this potent trail for two days now: the Ford era DNA in Gucci. Like Envy, it seems perfectly balanced—creamy, ambered, slightly sweet, and delicately spiced. They don’t resemble each other, yet they share ginger and incense. To me, it’s an incense-cedar duet from start to finish. They sound muted and deep, like the fourth string of a violin. The opening smells boozy, with cognac notes. It opens with powerful, ecclesiastical incense that gradually settles. In the heart, it’s a sober, proper masculine scent. It has something special. The magic arrives at the dry down with cedar taking over the incense: superb, warm, slightly sweet, nothing heavy. It gives me that smell of a kindergarten classroom and pencil shavings that I love. It fits my tastes: versatile, with office vibes but still romantic. Warm, refined, elegant, and seductive. After many disappointments, it’s the second great surprise in my sample drawer, after L’Eau Bleue. I’m in love and sad I didn’t discover it sooner. A marvel. The kind of classic I won’t tire of. Very masculine, well-presented, and easy to wear. I don’t understand why they aren’t sold. Please, Gucci, bring them back… 9/10.

• Boyfrag26

  December 15, 2017

  

  Gucci Pour Homme (2003): the best wood/incense fragrance from a designer I’ve tried. Extremely masculine and sexy. Opening with herbs and spices. In the heart, papyrus incense and a bit of pepper, then the woods unite to create something dark and heavy. Excellent sillage, longevity, and projection. Smells mature. Worth it. It’s spicy, woody, and masculine; with so much complexity, one would expect a disaster, but it’s very well blended. The opening is potent; you have to wait for it to settle on the skin. Intense, smoky top notes, almost like a cigar. As it dries down, incense, papyrus, leather, musk, vetiver, vanilla, patchouli, and oakmoss dominate, creating a final that is earthy, dry, sensual, warm, and mysterious. Surprising, perfect for classic suits and galas. 9/10.

• BassoProfumo

  June 14, 2018

  

  I think it’s overrated, probably because it’s discontinued like so many others. It seems very similar to Balmain Carbone. I was surprised by its low fixation and longevity on skin; in my case, it barely lingered. Just my opinion.

• pedjalazaro

  February 14, 2019

  

  I like it. It starts uncompromisingly with spiced incense and lots of pink pepper. Papyrus gives it a dry touch. Then cedar creeps in gradually, and in the heart, leather and amber notes emerge at the end. Spiced woody, very elegant, masculine, and with good performance. Reminds me of Comme des Garçons 2 Man. Ideal for autumn and winter, more for night than day. Long-lasting longevity with moderate sillage.

• pedjalazaro

  February 14, 2019

  

  I like it. I start without concessions with a spicy frankincense, mostly with pink pepper. Papyrus gives it a dry touch. Then cedar creeps in little by little, and by the heart phase, a touch of leather is noticeable, with the amber making itself felt more as we approach dusk. Woody, spicy, very elegant, masculine, and with good performance. It reminded me of Comme des Garçons’ 2 Man. For autumn and winter, more for night than day. Lasting longevity, moderate trail.

• Espartaco

  July 26, 2019

  

  Gucci Pour Homme is one of the worst-aged items in Ford’s catalog for the Italian house. It doesn’t smell bad at all, it’s a well-made perfume, very pleasant, and has a nostalgic effect that makes you yearn for it. However, when you put it next to things like M7, Envy, Eau de Parfum pour femme, or Rush for both sexes, something tells you that Pour Homme is the one taking the hit. I don’t think the problem is with the perfume itself; rather, it was hinting at something that became a norm in a certain sector of men’s perfumery shortly after: oriental scents with boozy sweet touches. And once something positions itself as the official standard, it’s hard to miss it the way I miss the deranged, fast ginger of Envy or the cocaine-addled sandalwood of Rush. Pour Homme is a very accomplished perfume, and as it couldn’t be otherwise coming from the aesthetician Ford, both the bottle and the campaign were attractive, suggestive, and evocative. But digging in the Arabic section or in less known brands isn’t difficult to find one that resembles it. What Pour Homme hints at is the modern leather/pink pepper duo that exploded starting in 2005, that formula of soft leathers combined with the numbing cream and reddish varnish of pink pepper. It’s a scent we’ve felt in two hundred million perfumes in the last ten years; to me personally, it’s something that already turns me off due to sheer boredom, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve caught the combo of soft leather and pink pepper in a perfume with sexy gentleman sugar daddy ambitions. The difference between Pour Homme and the rest of the adopted children lies in the use of frankincense on one hand, and above all in how well-balanced the formula is, which has a whispering, slow quality but is rich in nuances, the mark of Almairac, who isn’t a perfumer who takes many risks but knows how to make perfumes well. The frankincense in Pour Homme, when combined with soft notes like papyrus, vetiver, amber, and woods, takes on nuances of olibanum, which has a more morbid texture than dry frankincense; moreover, aside from the first impression where it plays out somewhat ecclesiastically, it’s an illusion. With just a little bit, it joins the creamy mob of a thousand oriental and Europeanized nuances and doesn’t stand out for its roughness, it seems like fake frankincense. And that’s about it: the drydown is quite cool, and that’s where the quality of the work is noticed, whereas in similar perfumes the end is more banal, with a predominance of ambers or woods in a single direction; here there is still a dance of notes of a divine woody-boozy sweetness. This is exactly the difference between Pour Homme and the court of gremlins that came out: the 3D quality of the juice. As you say, it was never a perfume with crazy projection, it was always soft and whispering like men’s fragrances were in the 00s. It was the last men’s perfume designed by Ford for Gucci in 2003, a perfume that seems to predict its rapid death, as in 2004 Ford parted ways and left the brand to focus on creating his own. It lasted nothing in the stands and less for representing a change of era; it was replaced by the horrendous Pour Homme II, which, seeing the amount of infectious garbage the brand was starting to release (Gucci by Gucci, Flora, Guilty), is even seen today as a decent thing. Essential for lovers of westernized orientals with memories of English or Italian gentleman’s clubs. PD. The bottle is a masterpiece inspired by the sobriety of Milanese or New York toiletry and desk items from the seventies; like its female counterpart (the exquisite Gucci Eau de Parfum), if they throw it at your head, they should give you sutures, it must weigh at least half a kilo each. Seeing this at a good price and letting it pass is unforgivable.

• Espartaco

  August 3, 2019

  

  Gucci Pour Homme is one of the worst to age in the Ford for Gucci catalog. It doesn’t smell bad, it’s well-made, and makes you long for its era. But next to M7, Envy, or Rush, it looks like the loser. It’s not the perfume’s fault; it just anticipated a trend of sweet orientals that later became the norm. It’s a modern leather/pink pepper duo that exploded in 2005, a scent that now bores me due to excess. The difference here is the incense and the Almairac balance: soft, paced, rich in nuances. The incense with papyrus, vetiver, and amber picks up oliban textures, less harsh than the dry version. The dry-down is cool, with a dance of sweet and woody notes. 3D quality, soft and whispering like 2000s fragrances. It was the last Ford for Gucci in 2003, seeming to guess its quick exit. It didn’t last long on shelves, replaced by the awful Pour Homme II. Essential for lovers of oriental scents with memories of handsome gentlemen. P.S.: The bottle is a gem, heavy and elegant. Passing it up at a good price is a mistake.

• Ramsky40

  September 20, 2019

  

  Legendary perfume, now discontinued. Smells like old, good wood and Holy Week; dry and cozy like an old house. I remember the resin from sweaty pine pipe bowls. An absolute masterpiece; I’ve never found anything like it.

• Selene

  November 8, 2019

  

  A beast! Gucci Pour Homme takes Andrea Andriani’s Gucci Envy to another level. I’m not saying it’s better; it explores an alternative. Many notes connect; perhaps Envy gives more punch to ginger, vanilla, lavender, cardamom, and tobacco (the last three which Pour Homme lacks). But the incense, sandalwood, woods, leather, and spice are the key that unites them, amplified here. It becomes a spicy incense with hard leather, hyper-masculine and narcotic right off the spray. The orchestrated cedar and sandalwood add tenacity. Michael Almirante does an outstanding job; it’s a luxury, extremely aromatic. Unlike the boring peppery notes we see today, he generates ingenuity. If you like Fendi Fan, Bvulgari Man In Black, or Narciso Bleu Noir, this should be on your list. As it develops, the incense calms down, the woods persist, and the leather softens; ginger, vanilla, and tonka bean show sweetness. Today it would be niche at an outrageous price. What a shame it’s discontinued.

• wildkatzen

  April 7, 2020

  

  A discontinued beast. I found it as a dupe for Bentley Absolute with about 90% similarity. It leaves the impression that Absolute looks more refined, addictive, and woody, but in terms of scent, there’s nothing written in stone.

• Adry_slim

  September 26, 2020

  

  Burnt or smoked wood, frankincense. I still have a bit of the bottle I bought in 2006, it smells like a man; I’ll always remember the first time I wore it, my mother said: ‘you smell so good like burnt wood’ and it’s true. If you have to put an adjective to the wood of Gucci Pour Homme, it’s burnt. A fantastic perfume and if you were looking for the opposite, you had Gucci II, a pity that both lasted in the market for a TV news broadcast.

• Adry_slim

  October 1, 2020

  

  Burnt or smoked wood and incense. I still have a bit of the 2006 bottle; it smells like a man. My mom said it smelled like burnt wood, and she’s right. If you need an adjective, it’s ‘burnt’. A fantastic fragrance. If you’re looking for the opposite, you had Gucci II. What a shame both lasted only a TV news segment.

• Homeostasis

  April 18, 2021

  

  I just picked up a 100ml bottle and my expectations were met. It’s distinguished, mature, and leaves no one indifferent. Smells like old, brittle wood bathed in a very balanced ecclesiastical incense. I wouldn’t pay the resale price, but at a good deal, I’d buy it as a collector. Just not very versatile.

• Miguel Ángel2

  December 31, 2022

  

  A fantastic fragrance. Comme des Garçons 2 is practically the same: varnished wood and that evocative incense.

• molletmod.73

  September 4, 2023

  

  A quality designer fragrance unjustly discontinued. Better than current Gucci. Smells of moderate incense and smoke, one of the best in the mass market. It’s woody, spicy, with a floral touch and soft leather. Elegant and mature, for men over 30. Very masculine, with near-niche quality. It had a moderate price and old-school performance from the 80s. Today, you only find it expensive on the gray market or in used bottles. Wear it at night with fresh air; in the heat, it will drive you crazy. It’s not a generic, but it’s common in niche. If you don’t have the cash, try Bentley Absolute (though it’s now reformulated and doesn’t last long). If you can, head to niche houses like CdG 2 or Tom Ford. Avoid Dirty English, which lasts less than an ice cube in Seville.

• eggy

  August 9, 2024

  

  Bold, hefty, and intense. I bought it super cheap ten years ago, and even though I haven’t finished the bottle, its trail and longevity are phenomenal. I just don’t feel comfortable wearing it; it feels too ‘dandy,’ definitely for someone more mature.

• leonyourmind

  October 8, 2024

  

  One of my favorites. Dry leather and wood dominate, but without forgetting the fascinating notes. Not for parties or dates, but for meetings where you want to project authority, elegance, and masculinity.

• cheble

  January 26, 2025

  

  The deepest woody scent I’ve ever owned. A coral accord that activates every note with precision. What a shame they discontinued it; it was the flag bearer for trendy fragrances that, in my opinion, never reached the level of Gucci back then.

• Zenof

  May 22, 2025

  

  The Holy Grail of modern perfumery. Michel Almairac revives his magnum opus with ‘Parle Moi De Parfum’ and ‘Papyrus Oud 71’. Unlike his twisted take on Bentley, this time it’s not Frankenstein; it restores the quality, mystery, and elegance that no one matched in two decades.