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Which Should You Buy?
A legendary, much-missed masterpiece from Gucci's Tom Ford era, Envy for Men commands reverence and ridiculous prices. It's that rare beast that everyone yearns for, despite some admitting that its vintage may not universally appeal.
No.691 follows Gucci's Envy for Men blueprint - a spiced ginger opening over a woody, ambered oriental base - but comes across noticeably softer and less nuclear, losing much of the original's famed loud, spicy sillage.
Scent Profile
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Often cited as a 'date night' fragrance, its rich, warm-spicy, and smoky accords are best suited for intimate or formal evening events. Its strong profile might be too much for an office setting, though it can work for upscale casual wear.
Seasons
The spiced ginger and woody oriental base suits cooler Fall and Winter wear, when a warmer, richer scent feels appropriate.
Occasions
The confident, spicy oriental character suits evenings and dates rather than daytime office or sport settings.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, amber
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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