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Gucci Envy for Men vs Amouage The Library Collection Opus II
Envy for Men is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
GingerLavenderCardamomPepperMahoganyCorianderMandarin Orange
Heart
SandalwoodCedarCarnationJasmineRose
Base
IncenseTobaccoVanillaAmberVetiverPatchouliLeatherMusk
Accords
Woody
100%
Warm spicy
84%
Aromatic
75%
Fresh spicy
75%
Amber
69%
Smoky
55%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
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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Notes
Top
LavenderWormwoodPink PepperPepper
Heart
CardamomCinnamonJasmineRose
Base
IncenseVirginia CedarPatchouliAmberMusk
Accords
Warm spicy
100%
Aromatic
93%
Fresh spicy
78%
Lavender
73%
Amber
70%
Woody
64%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
The Library Collection Opus II by Amouage is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for women and men. The Library Collection Opus II was launched in 2010. The nose behind this fragrance is Michèle Saramito. Top notes are Lavender, Wormwood, Pink Pepper and Pepper; middle notes are Cardamom, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Incense, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli, Amber and Musk. Amouage presents a new luxury collection The Library Collection, which includes three scents - Opus I, Opus II and Opus III. All three fragrances are created as timeless olfactory adventures that pay no attentions to current trends. The collection is not classified by gender - these designs are intended to highlight the quality of the essences and glorify the act of creativity, skill and art.Christopher Chong, the creative director of Amouage, is credited for creating this collection. The new fragrances represent the memories as their very names are associated with the library in which many hidden treasures that lead us to ongoing research and study are hidden. The Library Collection is essentially a poetic homage to the art of living.The composition of Opus II fragrance is a fougere one. This fragrance is created by the perfumer Michele Saramito. The olfactory journey begins with essential oils of lavender, wormwood, pink pepper and bay leaves. In the heart are the floral aromas of jasmine and rose spiced with cinnamon and cardamom, while the base features cedar, amber, musk, incense and patchouli.
Notes in Common
38% sharedShared (9)
LavenderCardamomPepperJasmineRoseIncenseAmberPatchouliMusk
Only in Envy for Men
GingerMahoganyCorianderMandarin OrangeSandalwoodCedarCarnationTobaccoVanillaVetiverLeather
Only in The Library Collection Opus II
WormwoodPink PepperCinnamonVirginia Cedar
Rating
4.45vs3.86
Ratings
2,892vs614
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1998vs2010
Which should I buy?
Envy for Men is the community's favourite of the two.
- Envy for Men is rated higher by the community: 4.45 from 2,892 ratings, against 3.86 from 614.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Envy for Men and "moderate" for The Library Collection Opus II.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Envy for Men is voted best for fall and winter; The Library Collection Opus II for spring and fall.
- Amouage is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Gucci is premium (typically $100–250).
Buy Envy for Men if you want the higher-rated option; pick The Library Collection Opus II if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.