Envy for Men (1998)
by Gucci

A perennial favorite of mine. To me this is an evening and fall/winter fragrance. The mix of notes makes this an oriental/woodsy/gourmand to me. I know that sounds odd...but it works. It can be overpowering if not applied judiciously. 2 or 3 spritzs at the most. Thumbs wayyy up!

30th November, 2011.

Envy for Men by Gucci - A citrus opening unfolds from the mandarin orange, mixing with heaps of spicy ginger, a dash of pepper, globs of sweetness from fruity coriander and the licorise of anise. This delectable concoction stews on a backdrop of fruity rosewood. The savory opening meanders and collides with the middle. This heart is a mishmash of floral with its rose and jasmine, tempered by the zingy carnation, dry woods from its cedar and sandalwood, as well as the soft sweetness of nutmeg, and meshes with the spicy ginger. The melange flows to the comforting base and is usurped by it. This refreshing base with its minty patchouli, smoky incense, hints of tobacco and leather, earthy vetiver, sweet vanilla and amber carries the composition to its drydown. This rich and luxurious fragrance has good longevity and projection.

24th November, 2011.

A smooth limousine of a fragrance, this, with never a bump or a rough spot. It just sort of glides along, light and silky, woods and spices, simultaneously powerful and subdued. Some might find it almost bland in its quiet, oiled perfection. The limousine glides. Passers by crane their necks, eager to get a glimpse of who's inside. Well, obviously, it's Monsieur le Duc d'Elegance and Monsieur le Compte de Suave.

17th November, 2011.

I originally shunned this when I tried it a decade ago... That was a big mistake, as it actually is a great spicy oriental with ginger as a primary note. I may prefer Floris Eau de Santal and Eau de Santal Extreme that have a similar dry-down, but Gucci was first and deserves credit for paving the way... Oh, and it smells great in its own right. Those who enjoy ginger based spicy orientals can stop here after trying this one.

10th September, 2011.

Gucci Envy is an ordinary boring fragrance for me. Initially i liked it but soon i relised that it is not for my age group ( i am in mid 20's). it is for retired age group. It is an oriental/spicy fragrance with nothing particular. Opens with bright spicy notes and dries down to somooth powdery vanilla fragrance. No so bad at all. but its not for me. I must say that it is a perfume that is over rated worldwide.
It has got below average sillage and longevity.
I give it 6 out of 10.

5th August, 2011.

gucci envy smells like a true classic. period. This definitely does not smell modern, but instead, you get a woody, spicy, luxurious, and rich scent that does not fail to impress at any given time. I can use it almost anytime except for summer. Longevity is quite good, about 8 hours or more. projection too is a bit above average on me. overall, good stuff.

29th July, 2011.