Reviews of Gucci Pour Homme II (2007)
by Gucci

I've recently purchased this locally. Gucci II is a lighthearted ozonic when applied on my skin ( the black hole that it is) and I have yet to detect violet in my multiple wearings ( for which I am grateful)

It is subtle while it moves from opening to middle and I do find (also) that it lingers on the top notes for quite some time. What I perceived to be pimento barely reared its head, but was accounted for along with barely perceptible cinnamon.

I found the basenotes to be odd in the sense that this is the first designer frag I've worn to be as subtle with woods as this. Not a bad thing mind you, just different. I have enough powerhouse scents if I want to go down that road.

All in all, a very good bottle of juice, albeit light, suitable for winter or summer.

Fantastically-blended, very subtle frag with slight oriental and ozonic leanings but never ends up firmly in any one camp. Fresh enough to be a warm-weather scent, and spicy enough to be a cold-weather scent -- yet adroitly avoids being a total spice bomb. As for the purported tea note -- I find it difficult to determine whether what we're smelling is truly tea, or a combination of spices that evokes tea through clever olfactory manipulation. Despite going fairly heavy on the cinammon -- an ingredient that is quite difficult to weave in without going overboard -- it never completely becomes an oriental because whatever vanilla that there is just whispers at you, and there's an interesting saltiness (probably caused by the pimento) to the mix that offsets the sweetness nicely. In fact, the entire experience is a chorus of whispers, and that's what makes it so different.

I don't get how people can dismiss this as just another mainstream frag - I can't think of anything that smells quite like this. And for the record, it is TOTALLY different from GPH 1 -- which is an admirable scent in its own right, but a bit of a one-trick pencil-shavings pony and in no way comparable to its little brother.

Having said all this, the opening is a tad bright, dry and strident -- much like Sander Man, which has a different makeup but a similar dry brightness, this juice can sizzle your nose-hairs and fry some nerve cells if you inhale too deeply. The upside is that sillage is outrageous, if that's what you are after.

BTW, you know what would make this one absolutely perfect -- a tiny dollop of meow-mix (civet). Rrrrrrrr.

I absolutely love the tea note in this one. Its much better than I expected. Great drydown, but is plagued by the longevity issue that PH1 had...doesn't last as long as one would like.
Either way, this one is excellent while it lasts.

hate ot admit this, but the more i wear this the jmore i detest it. even my clinique happy gives me a nicer feel when i put it on. what happend to Gucci..... even somehting fresh doesnt have to smell cheap.. good thing the bottle is not bad for display. overal fine. but thats an objective vote. its hard to not compare this to envy as the Urban Gucci male scents....

The violet in the opening notes of GPHII is delish! Everybody that said this is a sweeter and softer Tea for Two is correct. Personally, I prefer this to T4T because who really wants to smell like Earl Grey Tea in public? Not me. It is a very subtle scent, it lasts for a little while on my skin 4-5 hrs and then it's gone. Probobly shorter lasting on other ppl's skin b/c my skin tends to hold on to fragrances longer. Overall not a bad scent.

Nice opening: Well-balanced, clean, masculine, slightly aromatic… I like it in spite of the violet leaf. And the opening seems to last impressively, which is a tribute to the blending where the opening notes slowly dissolve out while the middle tea and spices dissolve in. Without realizing the movement, I’m suddenly aware that I’m smelling pimiento and cinnamon is a sea of tea. Nice. It has a solid drydown that is smooth and richer than the typical modern designer releases. Nthny is absolutely correct in that this is a lighter version of Lalique Equus. I prefer this one because of the muted violet leaf and the cleaner, less aromatic woods. One of the better modern releases…

I love love love love this fragrance, sweet and spicy in a sexy delicious way. Can't stop smelling it on my arm.

When I wear this I smell two things...

Tea, which I love, and pimentos. which I I love...

TO EAT.

So far, the two tea inclusive fragrances I've tried have had an additional note that ruined it. This had pimentos, and the other one had burnt rubber, and we all know which one that is.

I don't know if it's my skin or my nose, but sour notes really seem to stand out on me. Don't get me wrong, interesting is great, but at the same time a smell should immediately convey a desire to get closer and smell more, at least to me.

I wanted so much to love you because of that black-tea and cinnamon sensation that sold me at first sniff...but the musk made it impossible and you went back the very next day.

This is one of those fragrances that's been sitting on my shelf, and though I know I like it I never quite find the right day to wear it. To start off with, it's quite strong sillage wise, and the first time I wore it I OD'd, requiring a wash-off during my lunch break from work. Perhaps this soured me on wearing it for a while.

Having given it another chance today I remember why I liked it enough to buy it. As with other Gucci offerings, GPHII is fairly linear and serves as a great, wearable, all-day scent. My initial reaction is to the semi-sweet, strong floral violet note. The primary accord is a three way balancing act between this violet, (the strength of which subsides fairly quickly), cinnamon that provides sharpness, and a base of strong black tea. Secondary notes of musk provide powder and tobacco and woodsy notes lend depth. The tea/spice/violet mix lasts for hours (6-8) on me, and as I mentioned before, throws very decent sillage. As many as 12 hours after application I can still sense woods and musk lurking closely to the skin.

GPHII is definitely a 'try before you buy' because if you don't like it's sweet-sharpness there would be no compromising and 'sort of' liking it. This could comfortably be worn anywhere and in any weather, and as someone mentioned below, women seem to dig it. Thumbs up for Gucccccci!

a very spicy and sweet scent reminiscent of no other. not as masculine as GPH but a winner as well. a bit weak in comparison also but i still like it.

Not a fan of the opening, very spicey and sweet. Strong. This scent is always dominated by spice and then slightly offset by sweet, warm tones. Over all I'd have to say its growing on me but I wish I had bought something else instead. Nothing negative, its a unique pleasant smell I just don't really want to wear it often enough to make it worth while. Never tried the original so I can't compare it either.

I love the spiciness of this. I can't stop smelling it on my skin when it is on. A very sexy fragrance.

For those of you who are looking for an alternative to Dzing, this is it. It has the same gourmand/leathery nature with a little more spice. I didn't think that this could live up to the original Gucci Pour Homme but I actually like this one even better. It's one of the few recent releases that I would consider buying.

Cinnamon, spice and other things nice. That's what this is. Along with Hugo Boss Dark Blue and Sander Man, these are my three "purple" fragrances that get interchanged. Each have their own awesome qualities while leaving me wanting more of the other. Gucci II makes me wish for the cinnamon and the sharp sweetness in it to be in Dark Blue but combined with the myrrh and citrus of Sander Man. Excellent violet. Casual and a little "dirty".

It's not perfect but there is something elegant and "expensive" in this one.

This is by far my favorite scent. From the initial spray to the drydown, it stays spicy and masculine. Every girl I know seems to love it, as well, which is a definite plus.

This is a smooth scent. Spicy (tea-cinnamon) opening and sweet woody dry-down, its a winner. I suspect that the "experts" who declare this to be bland or ho-hum refuse to acknowledge any fragrance that isn't strong in the traditional 80s power frag kind of way. GPH II is subtle and needs to be appreciated differently.

This fragrance is dominated by spiciness. Although the cinnamon notes are in the middle, they seem to last on me all day. The longevity is great. It is a very unique scent that I don't get with any other frag I have smelled. I enjoy it, it is unique.

When I apply GPH II, my skin initially gets a tingling sensation, which is a bit unsettling. Almost feels like something burning. Thankfully, the sensation goes away in a few seconds leaving no evidence behind. As to the scent itself, GPH II seems dominated by Black Tea and Cinnamon early. It has a smoky character that gives way to gentle wood and musk in the base. Overall, a pleasant scent, but not compelling.

I like this, don't love it, but like it enough to keep it in my rotation. The violet, and black tea hit you right away, and I suspect, the reasons I keep returning for more. This is an un-complicated, easy to wear fragrance, and I allways feel good wearing it. Mostly, a daytime, or weekend type of fragrance, but compared to the boring releases of late, I have to give this a thumbs up.

I LOVE GUCCI POUR HOMME II!!! It's sexy, it's casual, it's masculant, but as funny as it sounds, a girl could probably pull this off too! Esquire Mag' described it best, this fragrance smells like fresh chopped cedarwood sprinkled with cinnamon and baby powder... and there you go! From the first initial blast you can really smell the bergamot and violet leaves, but soon after the black tea and cinnamon really kicks in annnnnnnnd theeeeeen... pretty much dries down to a base of... black tea! Which is just fine with me. To me Gucci PHII almost smells like a light potpouri, if that's a better description to those who haven't tested it yet. Y'know, for an EDT "Department Store" fragrance, this isn't bad. It's easy to wear and it's different, in a good way of course! Did you know it took Gucci 2 years to make this stuff?! Or so I've read. And for the record, (In my opinion of course) Gucci Pour Homme I (the orange one Tom Ford was behind) is disgusting! Yeah, that's right! It's nasty and even after all of the basenotes "Thumbs Up" reviews, I still couldn't convince myself that it was good. It smells like a mix of Body Odor, Pencil Shavings and Hot Paint Thinner... and that's being all too literal! Yeah, it's garbage! But anyways, GPHII is nice, especially as a little side scent that wont break your bank. I'm a CREED guy so... it's nice to have something less expensive on the side, y'know. And this stuff is great all year 'round, it fits well with every season. Oh, and by the way, nice lookin' bottle and liquid too! GPHII, Thumbs Up! A nice light warm scent!

GPH II reminded me a bit of Penhaligon's Opus 1870 because of the pepper overlaying sweet undernotes. Opus uses rose while Gucci uses tea and cedar. I'm a fan of Gucci Envy and the first Pour Homme, and while this scent isn't bad, it's sweeter, lighter, and blander than Opus 1870 (which I love), so it gets a thumbs-sideways. The visual presentation is stunning.

I thought I wanted this scent, but as I put in another wearing or two of the sample I got, I started changing my mind. It starts off well enough, I think it was the violet leaves that caught my attention, but as the scent developed on me, it became more of a bitter smelling wood, linear and a bit monotonous and lifeless. When you think it was heading somewhere, you're left off with a big question mark.

I won't give it a thumbs down because my initial reactions were quite pleasing, but I just feel that the base needed something more to keep me interested in the scent.

One of the best perfumes these days!!! After all my MDCI's, Le Labos and les Rosines as a female I chose THIS ONE to be my signature frag !!! Gorgeous!!!

Strong, pungent, exhilirating and refreshing, and probably the most unique scent out there. If only this was true of Gucci II. It isn't; it's a weak mass market offering from Gucci. If it weren't for the tea and cinammon this would be not even worth testing. Very disappointing sillage and doesn't last.

Though not as great as it's ancestor, the original GPH that graced into our lives in 2003, GPH II does not fail to impress. It's lighter than the original (well, quite a deal lighter considering GPH is one of the most domineering scents out there) and terribly unique considering the other "light" scents out there. It also shares a slight woodiness/spiciness that it retained from the original. Is it just me or is it somewhat sour with a rhubarb note in there or something. I could care less; it's a delightful scent for warmer weather for those who really prefer colder weather scents.

It lacks that slightly harsh feeling of it's predecessor and as such lapses into 'sameness and safeness'. I think I'll stick to the first effort and Gucci Envy thanks!

I LOVE IT when I get really excited about a new frangrance and it ends being so similar to something I already have that it's not worth purchasing. This fragrance is, on my skin, VERY similar to Lalique Pour Homme Equus, though I don't notice Cedar in the fragrance pyramid. The richer Equus takes the prize here for its beauty and elegance, though for summer, I could imagine Gucci having a slight advantage for its lighter nature, it's more modern take in its slightly crisper cleaner woods, and especially for the coolness it evokes in the first inhale.

Think sweet cedar, tea after it has cooled to room temperature and then throw in an ice cube, cinnamon, and you have Gucci II Pour Homme.

Hmph! You're almost as noxious and insulting as your older brother..

Very contemporary, but bland, and to be frank, exactly what is to be expected.

Certainly a LOT more tolerable than its progenitor...But I personally just cant wear either...

Not for me. Watery, warm, spicey, tangy, freshy, needs a shower and a shave...all-in-all, confused (The Fragrance that is!)!

This is one of the best scents I have had in a LONG time!!!

I really don't like the spiciness of the pour Homme 1, but this is just amazing! Very soft and suttle, perfect for spring/summer nights out. Wear this perfum with elegance, I love it!!

i like the colour baby blue,from this house something new but not an orijinal scent, light andd fresh.black tea and bergamot with the woody base .just an ordinary one ,dont like it

On me, this scent was linear black tea with some faint woodsy/smoky accents. I think this could be a fabulous creation if the woods and herbs were made stronger. The black tea (lapsang souchong?) is a good start, but it is missing complexity and depth. A pale cousin of Gucci Pour Homme I.

Great stuff. It smells amazing. Pimento comes out...smells like a really good mixed drink.

this smells exactly like apples and crakers to me!
a totally new scent from gucci: it has elements from the original GPH in the drydown, but the opening is very green-fresh. i find it perfect to wear in the summer,but not as sophisticated as GPH. a very nice fragrance.

It's a softer Tea for Two

This grabbed me right away, nice clean and warm. I am not a big fan of Gucci's other colognes but this one has a uniqueness that drew me like a magnet

wow, this is crap. I am a bit surprised by everyone else's review does far, because GPH II is nothing but a copy of a older cologne that got a lot of bad rap for its metallic qualities. It starts out with an obvious connection to GPH I, thanks to the myhrr I guess, but anyway, it dries down to a very metallic scent tempered by a powdery lite weight. My high expectations were dashed, but it sounds like it works well for others. I def will not be buying this.

It smells very familiar, yet unique... Fresh and in the same time warm. It's like a combination of Davidoff Echo and Dior Fahrenheit, with a flair of the great fragrances of the 90s, but fresh, modern, NOW!!!

This stuff smells good. Women seem to like it a lot. Has a soft spicy smell to it. Get it.

GPH II reminds me of other fragrances, but that could be because of the top notes--not that this is a bad thing! On the contrary, I really liked GPH II's top notes. They are a wonderful introduction to this 2007 creation, not to speak of the tremendous bottle!

The color combination of the solid square bottle filled with blue liquid topped by a brushed Gold cap is inviting and pleasant and, of course, somewhat unusual. Aren't the best things always?

As time passes, the other notes make their appearance, but at a gentle pace, almost reluctantly. That, or my nose was a bit stuffy today (it was, but not badly). Either way, it was still delicious. The amazing thing I found was that the initial citrus--bergamot--never did quite find its way out of the picture and exerted a nice, easy presence. I know I could definitely smell the spice of the pepper intermingled in there and that lent a certain sharp quality that made you take notice every so often.

With even more time, a calm, almost melodious accord appears. This happens rather quickly, I suppose; more on this. In general, GPH II stays close to the body, but I could tell it's got good sillage and should please anyone who cares to smell you, voluntarily or otherwise.

This is a great perfume, I believe it's one of the best traditional citrus fragrances I've tried to date. In fact, I like it so much, I'm assigning it five stars. The one drawback: longevity, but it's nowhere as bad as you may think. With a good six to seven hours (and longer, if you care to sniff close), it scores a four out of five. The reason it gets a five even though I usually don't give that score to a perfume which doesn't last at least eight hours is because I understand it's chemically tough to create a citrus perfume with much longevity. The molecular weights of the chemicals involved is just not that substantial.

If you like a sprightly, definitely interesting fragrance, there are worse things you can do than invest in a bottle of Gucci Pour Homme II.

A very nice scent, I must say! I tried it mostly because I love the woody original, the baby blue juice scared me, it looks like something "fresh" and insipid but no. It's the straightforward, rugged, warm freshness of black tea and bergamot (instead of some horrid ozone/aquatic/mint/eucalyptus) over a very smooth and creamy woody base. I get hints of licorice, tonka and vanilla, but not too sweet. Perhaps a hint of musk, like very fresh sweat on a very hot person, not enough to offend anyone. The tea and spice and tobacco and wood almost give a leathery feel, but a soft and comforting leather, not raw. Very stylish, I'm really pleasantly surprised.

Very much liked the Gucci pour Homme, so my expectations were on top... But as often happens when you await too much from something - you get disappointed! Nice flacon and all, but we have seen it before, but the scent is very light and has to my nose no orientation towards GPH at all. Detectable notes are bergamot, tea and musk, but for the rest of the notes this blend is just too weak to detect them. Quite disappointing I must say, and not even a little surprising like the Fahrenheit 32 that I tried out at the same occasion...

smell's great. a guy who knows me from coming in dillard's to smell scents gave me a head's up on this one, but he said it will probably be out one day this week. i love the rich smell of it and it seems to me to be very playboy-ish. and we men all like that! or do we? ;) i'm a beginner with all the notes and stuff but i tell you i loved the scent; i will be getting this one!

This one has a very fresh and interesting scent. I have a slight difficulty sorting out the different ingredients. I have never been very good at that anyway. But I think this one has good top and heartnotes and then it becomes a little week at the end. It could be that I had allready tried several others that day and my nose could not register more. This is a elegant and fresh scent. I might try this one later. For now I give it a thumbs up.
benb

As a Gucci Envy and Gucci pour Homme fan,I tried this at the airport a couple of weeks ago. I sprayed some on my wrist and soon wished I hadn't. It reminded me so much of my mothers' perfume; Kenzo Flowers. Thats it. Thats how this stuff smells. So I won't be getting any!

WOW. So This fragrance has been on my wishlist since I discovered this website and that it was coming out. I have to say that after owning GPH, GPH 2 is just like it in many ways, there is the common myrrh note but other than it's style that's where the similarities end. It's a very nice fragrance though, the violet leaves are short lived and disappear within ten minutes of application, however the pimento and olive wood are a lil reminiscent of a dirty martini while the cinnamon and the black tea really come out and settle in to the tobacco leaves offer a greenish scent that really helps to make for a very unique frag. If you can imagine what a summer version of the original might smell like, this is it.

I had a chance to sample this at nordstroms, and i have to say it smells nice. Its difficult to place though, because its so weak. You would literally have to bathe in it to have any enduring sillage. Too bad.

My first impressions of GPHII: underwhelming.
With a reported topnote of Bergamot I had expected an initial blast of citrus, but all I was assaulted with, is the black tea heart.
Some hours later, I was still left with black tea, an odd saltiness, and a hint of olivewood.
Is this Gucci's interpretation of a Bvlgari scent? Whatever the case, where GPHI was all about Byzantine Monestries, precious woods and incense, GPHII is all about Turkish teahouses on the waterfront.
Not unpleasant, but not an immediate winner in my book.

Very nice and surprising! Starts off fresh and then warms down to a spicy, clove-like fragrance or something like that. For me, I like this much better than the regular Pour Homme. The bottle with the light aquamarine liquid color is nicer, too.

I came to Gucci Pour Homme II expecting something a little sweeter than Gucci Pour Homme I, but this was not the case. The new manifestation is really a different breed, one that, for me, contains none of the intoxicating distinctions of its predecessor. Overall, it the sweet and powdery notes were too strong.

I am curious to see how others respond. For me it was a disappointment, but then again my expectations were high.

it´s wonderfull!! soft, smooth, elegant...