Envy EDP

Gucci by Maurice Roucel Original
93%
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Envy Eau de Parfum bottle Envy EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
1997 Year -
££ Price Tier £
No.042 Envy Eau de Parfum bottle No.042 Envy EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Envy EDP
This legendary green floral is a bona fide masterpiece, still highly sought after and painfully missed since its discontinuation. Expect bold freshness, a unique sharp elegance, and compliments galore.
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Our Verdict - No.042 Envy EDP
No.042 follows the green, hyacinth-led structure of Gucci's original 1997 Envy closely, but the fresh floral accord reads thinner and the woody-mossy base fades sooner than the discontinued designer version it's built on.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Envy EDP
No.042 Envy EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 22% vs 22%
Freesia 21% vs 22%
Pineapple 20% vs 14%
Magnolia 19% vs 22%
Peach 17% vs 17%
Shared Notes
Hyacinth 21% vs 25%
Jasmine 15% vs 17%
Iris 13% vs 11%
Violet 13% vs 14%
Rose 11% vs 14%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 28% vs 20%
Cedar 24% vs 24%
Musk 23% vs 32%
Sandalwood 22% vs 24%

Accords

Envy No.042 Envy
100%
Floral
68%
Green
60%
Fresh
55%
58%
Woody
35%
56%
Powdery
56%
Citrus
52%
Earthy
51%
Fruity
Musky
35%
100%
68%
Fresh shared
60%
55%
Woody shared
58%
35%
56%
56%
52%
51%
35%

Performance

Envy No.042 Envy
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Envy

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its sophisticated green-floral profile with ample projection and longevity makes it suitable for date nights and formal events, commanding attention without being overwhelming. While fresh enough for daytime, its bold character might be a bit much for a very quiet office setting, yet it's excellent for casual confidence.

No.042 Envy

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer

The dewy green-floral character suits Spring and Summer wear, when a fresh, verdant scent feels most natural.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Casual

A clean, elegant green floral suits office wear and casual daytime use rather than evening or formal occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Envy EDP
No.042 Envy EDP
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