Reviews of Envy for Men (1998)
by Gucci

Mentholated wood with a hint of vanilla. Mainstream frag that can be had for a decent price at the present.

Not bad,not great, but not totally uninspired either. I find it a smooth, unoffensive scent that I will wear in my work rotation.

My goodness this is strong and lasts forever. It does smell strongly of incense and pimento. Envy is best in small doses (i.e. one spray maximum). Good evening scent, but it gets cloying.

Evening fragrance, but also somehow light ?? How come??? I have no idea but that is an amazing fragrance. Green spicy is the key i think. Superb

spicy green, woody incense on a base of amped up Amber and musk...i didnt find it spectacular and i wouldnt care if it got discontinued...this one didnt inspire me. well, had high expectations on this...but since i've tried Floris Santal before, ill pass on this.

I bought a sample of this and, absolutely floored by the wonderful smell, ended up buying a large bottle a week later. I found it to be very woodsy, very rich, and very intense. It seemed to be the perfect scent for…something…I just couldn’t put my finger on what.

My opinion of the scent has slowly changed. I still enjoy it, and I’m still glad, I suppose, that I went right for the large bottle. But overall, the middle notes and dry down have become much less enjoyable for me. I still think the top notes are fantastic, and if the fragrance simply captured those notes for a longer time, I would agree that it’s one of the best fragrances of all time. But once the dry down comes, it just feels cheap and I feel the need to either reapply or just wash it off. The vanilla brings too much sweetness to the mixture for my tastes.

I’ll still wear it to a bar or on a date, but it is simply too intense to wear to the office or for anything casual. And for all the times I’ve worn it, I still can’t find the right situation for it. It’s too edgy for a nice date, too woodsy for a hot club, too sexy for anything formal, and too conspicuous for anything casual. All in all, I’m beginning to wonder if I’ll finish the large bottle I so hastily purchased.

This is a green fragance of a very good brand. Is not bad at all, but something chemical like menthol or I dont know what is here. Try Gucci pour homme, 100 times better. A trully experience.

a diluted version of Eau sauvage. nonetheless it did bring back tge sort of 80's sort of scent into the urban mainstream. one of the only Gucci i back up. the rest like Gucci Ph2 nd ph didnt make it past my hasty first buy. kinda regret those. bit envy doesn make up for them

Wow. This stuff is good. I definitely catch the ginger and woods, and just a hint of nutmeg. Classy without being overbearing and stodgy. The stuff lasts ALL DAY. I spritzed about three sprays to chest/neck and split-wrist in the morning and it stayed with me until quitting time at work. This is a good thing since it smells great. Every time I caught a whiff of it I could smell it from a slightly different angle, if you know what I mean.

Smells like menthol shaving cream.

I'm going to spend some extra time with this one, given all of the positive reviews. But I have a feeling I'm not going to get past the fact that this smells like menthol, and I hate menthol.

I find this a paradox: fine after drydown....which is quite long in coming, but too "sweet" before so. I find "sweet" oriental frags too "Jade East" like, although this scent i quite different, apart from the too sweet, oriental quality. This negates the masculine qualities of this scent. I am quite ambivilant about this frgrance, despite the plaudits of many Basenotes colleagues. I cannot wear this scent comfortably.

There's something about Envy that I find distasteful, and it's also boring, and I like other, similar fragrances much better (such as Prada and Richard James Saville Row). I've sampled this four times and it is just unappealing to me. It may be a bit too sweet or "synthetic" smelling. A frugal application might be okay if you want to use it for a specific occasion, but I can't wear this to enjoy it by myself, because it's just not enjoyable in any way. This may be a good "training wheels" fragrance for newbies, and I think that's why there are so many good reviews. I thought I liked it on my second sampling, but the third time I found it boring, and the fourth time I found it flat, "synthetic," and inferior to other fragrances I enjoy that are similar. I also think it might be appealing to those around you, and so many people like it for that reason, which is understandable.

It's warm and woody and quite (almost a bit too) sweet, yes, but what makes it stand out is the distinct ginger note. Mmmm. The drydown is rather odd too: it smells like stale pond or lake or swamp water, quite rich and a little decaying. I haven't smelled anything so spot-on for water since Sel de Vetiver!

Too woody for my taste. Smells like stepping into a lumber mill.
Maybe more suitable for older men.

A woody oriental of some distinction. It is a very smooth scent, and although not entirely linear, the development is somewhat modest. The notes are typical of the genre, with some florals in the heart. The base notes are very characteristic and form quite a solid foundation. In contrast, the top notes are a bit unexpected, with some fairly strong spicy notes to support the citrus and lavender. This is a fine evening scent, but it also does well for a relatively formal event during the day, or just for making one feel elegant and debonair.

Buy, you won't be disappointed. Thanks for the reviews, guys ! I used to pass by all the gucci scents.

9/10

If I had to guess blindly what house produced this, I would have gone for Gucci or D&G -- it's so over the top and synthetic with it. Also, I find it incredibly dated for some reason. It wears you down -- with it's heaviness. Nyet -- something wrong here. Pass.

Kaern

I like this fragrance and always did. I don't get any smokiness though that people all talk about. It does not fell that dry, as one would expect from 'a modern Oriental' that people always refer this fragrance as. It is a sexy scent, and dares you to dream, but for how long, that is another question.

The thing is it has been so popular in the past decade, and still is, now it does not feel as special as it did before. Maybe they should come up with a heavier eau de parfum version or something. The ginger note, surprisingly well-handled here, is quite present, and maybe that balances the 'woodiness' of the scent so well, that it does not feel too dry to my nose. The scent tends to stay close to the skin, and feels like a very 'designer fragrance' with its whole wearing experience. Even though it is quite pleasant, one cannot help but thinking if it weren't for the 'Gucci' name, would this ever be this popular.

The drydown of the fragrance is the best part to me, because it is a truly unique transformation. I smell a lot of woods, but also a bit of amber here, in a sexy manner. It gets very warm after the drydown, and quite seductive. I would never describe this scent as dark. I suppose people around you could feel 'envy' if the fragrance actually made you feel over-confident and poised.

It just transforms well with the skin, and I daresay, I mostly find the scent to be quite fresh even though all the musk, amber and warmness to it.

I remember the advertising, and it was just too gorgeous and sexy. The bottle is so Tom Ford circa the Gucci days, it is sublime. Very modern and architectural, the black rectangular cap, and the prism that holds the juice display the emerald green color of the fragrance so beautifully. I mean, the name, the color, the bottle only enrich the whole experience and expectations.

Envy Man and Woman are the perfect husband and wife, or when you think of what Tom Ford would want them to be, 'sex buddies'. Feels perfect for Martini drenched nights and the morning afters. The only problem is that the couple have been on the headlines for so long know, I don't know if they are as exciting as they have been 5 or 6 years ago.

When I used to wear this, the dry down was always excellent. Vanilla, leather, vetiver and spice. Powerful, classy. Years later, I am of the belief that this fragrance has been reformulated as it appeared watered down last time I messed with it. Definitely a Fall or Winter scent to warm things up at the office or on a date. Very bold and far from casual. I worked with a very famous, now-deceased attorney who used to wear this in the office. I bought it for myself to emulate him. Envy was perfectly suited for such a man. I used to feel like a Soprano when I wore this fragrance. Years later, I still enjoy the fragrance but refrain from using it outside the house as my tastes have changed in favor of things understated and subtle: see Ferre for Men, which I just coppped at Nordy's.

A modern masculine classic if there ever was one. Takes the best aspects of Brut & Old Spice and takes it to the next stratosphere so that Dad can wear something new. One of the most versatile men's scents too. Perfect for the office or a night on the town. With a tie or an open button-down shirt, it's doesn't matter. Envy handles it all so superbly. Starts out with a spicy accord that's really hard to pinpoint one note though the coriander & pepper make their presence known. Glides into a heart of ginger and carnation that give it both a sweet and piney aura. Also, I'm reminded of those great 70's scents that used carnation & pine. This is also where it takes it beats loudly, never too sweet or too piney either. Casually saunters out of the room in a breeze of vetiver, sandalwood & vanilla. Timeless and ageless. Uplifting and bright, romantic and cordial. Thumbs through the roof on this one.

Envy is my new winter fragrance. I find it warm, spicy and extremely sensuous. I love it so much I wear it to bed! At last, an edt that has a reasonable staying power. I spray it early in the morning and a subtle aura is still noticeable 10 or 12 hours later. My friends and co-workers all love it too.

This scent is very pleasing to me. So much so that I normally spray some on before I drift off to sleep at night. Not to say the scent puts me to sleep, mind you. It's just a comforting and sweet oriental that smells masculine. Unfortunately, Envy doesn't last very long on my skin. If it did, it might be at the tip-top of my list. Since it doesn't, I get some of the same topnotes from Bois Du Portugal which lasts much longer and has an excellent dry-down.

One of the best scents for romantic occassions. To me this scent speaks candlelit dinners, ballroom dancing, walks on the beach, and star gazing. It's a bit formal and it would seem out of place wearing it to a baseball game wearing jeans and a t-shirt.

Yes this smells watered down, cheap and synthetic... but I love it. Its ginger root remained a mystery to me until I actually smelled some real ginger and it reminded me of Envy. I absolutely love the bottle with the large, black, rectangular cap.

But since Serge Lutens Five O'Clock au Gingembre has come out, I might not get more Envy but I'm sure I'd receive more as a gift.

Envy is one of the first scents to impress me in quite a while. I was all set to buy another fragrance but asked the saleswoman to switch the other one out for this; glad I did because at last I've found an oriental fragrance I can wear during these warm Southern nights without overwhelming my senses and those of people around me. Wasn't sure about Envy at first but it's proven to be rather mysterious, earthy-oriental scent, and thankfully it's LIGHT on the musk which might have been a deal breaker other wise. If your body chemistry reacts well to the oriental family, give this one a shot!

This scent is an interesting one. At first spray it seems to be sweet, and as it dries down on me, it gets smokier and smokier. By the end (about an hour) it smells like i've just been outside burning wood. I'll have to say, yes it does smell good, but it's not something I would wear everyday. It's a sophisticated scent, and I wouldn't recomend it for anyone under college age, but for certain occasions this could be nice. I'll give it a Eh-Okay rating, since it just doesn't have much flexibility.

When I first wore Envy for Men, I thought it was a brilliant creation. However, since then, my tastes have developed and become more sophisticated.

Envy for Men now smells cheap, watered-down and unfinished - its longevity and sillage lasts less than an hour on my skin, which is pitiful. There have been rumours that Envy for Men has been reformulated, at least once since its launch, so I'd advise anyone to approach this 'mess' with extreme caution.

(deep voice) only for the men please. That is what this grag is speaking to me. It is a classic and i love it, smoky ish plus wood....very nice and yet not awfully ultra woody, have a hint of sweetness, mind you, the slightest, dont expect too much. All in all, love it!!!!

Had a first full day wearing today. I really like woody oriental scents and I liked Envy. Contrary to what others have stated this fragrance had excellent sillage on me and I can still easily smell it on my arm 10 hours after application. But: I can't help being reminded of Bois du Portugal which I think is a better fragrance.

I give Envy a thumbs up for what it is, a good fragrance at a very affordable price. I won't be buying a bottle, though.

1 of my favorite scents that i wear n fall & winter months! this is a classic that should not die! gucci envy is popular & still going strong! its a diffrent kind of smell. & 4 me. im shocked that i like something like this bcause it is really not my style. yet i wear it & it smells great on me!

This one abounds in sensuality, I think it's one of the sexiest fragrances on the market. Resembling YSL's M7, it has a woody-sweet oriental aroma that is ideal for romantic wear.

Purchased this blindly and I must say I'll never risk doing such again. Smells like cheap cologne for older men. I don't get the hype. HUGE disappointment...!

ENVY,exotic temple of love.very spiritual,7th heaven.ciao!

At first I thought it was a bit weak, but it became stronger quickly. In a good way. The initial smell was a bit sweet for me, but then during and amid the drydown the spices came out and was really wonderful. I would say the sillage is medium, but it stayed with me for the evening. Good all around frag.

Too much for me, something in this does not agree with me. Love to smell it on others. On me however, it smells of menthol. Obviously, a rich, well put together edt. I just wish it agreed with me, therefore, a neutral rating.

A masculine scent that lasts pretty well on my skin. Unfortunately, despite all the notes listed, from first spray to dry down it brings only frankincense to mind - definitely not my style.

An iconic fragrance. Love it. Great for that romantic night as this fragrance is very woody, masculine and strong. It opens up with fresh gingery smell and then it turns to some woody greenish scent (like CK Eternity). However, it does not last very long (the fragrance: Gucci Envy). Wanna a long lasting, a bit feminine type, go for Burberry Brit for man. Gucci Envy for Man: My tool for taming the wild femme fatale.

99 reviews and not one metion of this smelling like Old Spice??? Well, until I hit AREKO79's review.
So...this is the most expensive, best formulated, deep, strong and satisfying Old Spice monet can buy. If you are curious about this, just by Old Spice and you are good to go. It is super strong! I love spritzing up to 12 squirts of whatever I am wearing for the day, but this stuff, holy sh1t! One (1) spray is good enough, on your palm, then rub everywhere. Then go wash your hands!!!
I want to thumbs down this one soooo bad, but Old Spice is like the king of colognes. You CAN'T talk about colognes and NOT mention Old Spice. It is for America what 4711 (German stuff) is for the rest of the world. Thumbs up it is.

BTW: the dry down is very nice!! So if you can accelerate the frag, do it. I do so by spraying once on my palms, rubbing vigorously, then "washing" my hands with hot water, no soap. Works for most all frags.

Goes on strong, but settles down into a lovely woodsy, spicy scent which just seems perfect to me. It has a hint of gingerbread cookies which becomes less noticeable after an hour or so. Very masculine and refined. I'm sure anyone smelling you when you are wearing this cannot fail to find it pleasant. It has become my daily scent and I am very happy with it.

I bought a bottle of this a couple weeks ago, and it has taken me until now to really warm up to Envy and start wearing it. At first it seemed a little too strong for the workplace, but having worn it for the first full day today I have to say that I am really in love with this fragrance. It just had an amazing progression throughout the day, ending in perhaps the best drydown of anything I have owned to date. Longevity, for me, seems perfect, as is the sillage. I'm still very new to the world of fragrance, and am thus hesitant about some of the terminology specific to scent, but the bottom line is that Gucci Envy is near-perfect for me.

This is a really nice fragrance. Very masculine, woodsy and no fruit candy notes at all. I only wish that Envy for Men would last a little longer, but that is not a deal killer for me. I will definitely buy Envy for Men again.

Somebody here said it should be heavier? What were you thinking? I smelled this on someone in a class at uni last week, and asked the what it was. The said Gucci Envy for men, and that they only used three squirts!

Now, this Gucci Envy for men...the name was familiar...aah, yes, I had it for two weeks then palmed it off onto my brother about three or four years ago...

It was waaaay to strong, and the nutmeg was far too prominent, headache inducing, even...

I realised that was probably because I was using 5 squirts...

GOD, I WISH SOMEONE HAD WARNED ME!

But then I discovered Burberry Brit for men...Its much like Envy, bus softer and longer lasting, and not so in your face...

This fragrance treads that fine line which between harshness and luxurious warmth that is the hallmark of great 'accessable' fragrances (not to be confused with great and challenging fragrances).
I like it but that harsh / bitter note will put some people off so don't buy blind.

Delicious fragrance that's sexy,masculine and sophisticated but on my skin didn't last at all.If only this were heavier I would wear nothing else...

Yes, there is an initial rush of bitter notes here but it settles down into a warm complex of orientals. Do yourself a favour and DO NOT be put off by the brand name (this applies for all fragrances!). It is a good one.

I know this smells 'nice' and is high quality. But I can't overrate it as there is an overtly sweet element to it that I hate - sickly sweet and that's a pity . 'cos its actually allright. Try B4 you buy.

Disclaimer - when G PH is one of your all time favorites, it is hard not to be biased.

Envy is great, but it reminds me of medicinal creams. So I use this setback to my advantage as my new daytime clinic frag.

The drydown is amazing. Based on reviews, I don't see how this fragrance could be described as refined. It is pleasant, powerfull and powdery but far from refined.

On me, if I took vanilla, antimicrobial triple ointment cream, topical anesthetic cream and some ginger/nutmeg spice I would end up with the same medium and base. The amazing part to this frag, is that it actually works together!

Discovered this one back in 1998 when it used to be one of the most trendy scents around. Now, after several years, it still smells both modern and elegant- most of the scents being an either or choice: either brand new next generation vant- garde, yet completely bewildering and synthetic, or so elaborate and high end, tough natural, that it woulsd suit only the most formal wear and surroundings. Envy belongs to the happy few which could easily suit for instance office wear, as it is powerfull and attractive without being offensive. A burst of green, cooling notes, followed by not only an Oriental, but gourmand and gourmet, i'd almost say conoisseur, hedonistic Oriental drydown. Some notes similar to the dark aromatic, conservatively exquistite Gucci Nobile too, tough less old- school.

This is just a great fragrance for men! Makes you feel good. And you get lots of compliments on it.

I have reviewed this before and gave it a thumbs up. I am going to do that again. I was somewhat mellow the last time. Now I have really started to appreciate it more and more. It is a great scent. Especially for special occassions. Absolutely wonderful.
benb

I love every listed note for this fragrance yet when I tried it, what I got was sharp opening, sickly sweet gingerbread heart, and a nice, slightly gingery incense drydown. A disappointment to be sure.

Too cool, just too cool. Gucci Envy scared me when I first got it, but now, I know it's a great scent with a lot to offer. Try it. If you don't like it, try it again. If you still don't like it, visit an Ears, Nose, and Throat doctor, you've got to get your nose fixed. If you still don't like it, that's personal taste. In my opinion, one of the greatest fragrances of all time, and very manly to boot.
- Rich

On the blotter this is sweet green almost floral top accompanied by a good dose of spice with warm ambery undertones, with the fizzy green floral-spicy top reminding me of some sort of soda. On skin however, the top goes instantly, leaving sweet cloying incense and amber. Strong and good lasting power, but I find this unweareable although I can appreciate how it smells on paper. My skin kills the original balance of this scent on paper.

At first I didn't actually like this. It was a bit sharp to start with, with a hint of incense that I tended not to like. After hearing so many good reviews though, I forced myself to give this another try.

I grew accustomed to the incense, and find that this is what gives it its character. After the initial 10 minutes or so, it gets very comfortable. It's warm, but not lazy. Powerful, but not in-your-face. As many others have said, a very good wintery fragrance. Total thumbs up from me.

I have tried to like this scent, but it is obviously not for me. It just overwhelms my entire sinus cavity. It's outrageous, right when I think "OK this is nice" something just shocks me. I doubt I'll ever wear this in the future. It's just way over the top for me.

This stuff smells like sex. It's sweet and intoxicating in all the right places. It is also like a little brother to GPH. GPH is the successful, classy, business exec of the Gucci family and Envy is the rich party boy who just got out of buisness school. There is one catch for those interested in this fragrance though. You have to be cocky to wear this stuff. With that said, enjoy, but be warned, this stuff is some powerful mojo.

okay,nice bottle and package.warm oriental and sensual scent for a dreamer, an androgynous type.....very gucci, very tom ford -this is the time when men became thinner and thinner, would wear very tight open shirts and jeans...everything very metrosexual, vain skinny boys.....if you are one of these guccimania slim guysgirls then this edt is right for you....the scent is quite intense, a bit sweet and lasts long.

When I first smelled Gucci Envy, my opinion of it was similar to Zyreak77's below me. It was pleasent, but something about it just screamed "cheap drugstore cologne" at me. It bore a resemblance in my mind to the kinds of fragrances like Old Spice or English Leather which you find for ten dollars a bottle.
With time though, having sampled this stuff a few more times I've really grown to love it. I still find that association to the cheaper, classic colognes, but it has something more. To me it seems like the ultimate safe cologne. Those who dislike Gucci Envy almost all feel this way due to the fact that they find it boring or unoriginal. Very few people actively dislike the scent.
It now serves as one of my most frequently used day-to-day scents. Many say it serves best in the evening in more formal settings, but I have used it just about anywhere and found it to fit. The longevity is execellent on this, and it's also less expensive than many other designer fragrances.
It garners many compliments, regardless of whether it strikes you as "amazing", "intoxicating", or "uninspiring" almost everyone will find it to be pleasent. This one can function well in almost everyone's wardrobe.

Ok,before I bought this cologne, many guys and girls told me how good this cologne was. So I went to Dillards and purchase one without trying it. I was so dissapointed after I tried it on. Don't get me wrong, it has a nice old fashioned smells on it, but seriously, this might be the worse cologne I've ever owned. To me, it smells like cheap cologne, one that your old english teacher would have it one him, or cologne that you would buy it at a discount store 2 for 1. Guys/girls, I'm not trying to put Gucci down, but this cologne is really terrible. My mom and dad used Gucci since I can remember, I still can't believe this one is so poor in smells. To you all young ones, stay away from this one. One thing I would appraise about this cologne is that the smells will last on you for a long time.

I have chime in with those who say it gets better and better. I hadn't worn Envy for almost a year, and was just blown away by it. I had forgotten how spectacular it is. Dry and warm and resplendent.

Envy smells the way shutting the door of a limousine sounds.

Gets better everytime I go back to try it. Was going to buy based on the Pour homme brilliance, however it really is a great fragrance, my other half says its a really lovely smell, I agree. For handsome, honest men.

This is a very good frag and not expensive. Very comparable to floris santal but it lacks the quality of the superior scent from the U.K. Floris santal seems to be richer and creamier. What this lacks in quality in makes up for in sillage and longevity. In my mind a versatile woody oriental to try because it just smells good and not as overexposed as say acqua di gio or dolce & gabbana etc.

I really didn't know what to think of Envy at first--and by "at first", I mean the first few months I owned it.

My wife had bought it for me and since she likes it, I figured it had to be good but secretly, I wasn't too sure. With time and a much better nose, I have to agree, this is a nice cologne. It's easy on the nose but complex enough to provoke the term "interesting" which of course, leads to "intriguing."

Since I'm just starting out, I can't tell (yet) what all the component smells are in the top, middle, and base notes, but I can definitely tell I like the reaction I get when I wear it. Recommended.

A very good fragrance when you are starting out; it is very easy to like, does not cost that much, is very easy to wear and is popular with the women (always a plus!). It is also good enough to stick in the wardrobes of many as they become more experienced. It is a little on the sweet side but not to the point of being a problem. If it has a flaw it is that it is too popular.

After months of wearing Gucci Envy, I thought that the time was right to revisit it and see how it stood the test of time. And its still as good as it ever was. This is by far the best of Gucci.

Envy is a fantastic oriental woody scent with excellent longevity and sillage. It has a sweet slightly spicy smell which many find quite alluring. The incense, cardamom, amber and patchouli provide a sweet base, which is then linked to the woody spicy notes of nutmeg, ginger and cedarwood by the anise note. It comes into its own during the cooler months, but its quite wearable during the summers too (just go easy on the applicator - this stuff is quite potent)

It all works extremely well, and a bottle can be yours without breaking the bank (so that you dont have to envy your friends bottle - no pun intended).

Very strong, very sexy fragrance -- a personal favorite, probably among my top 10. NOT a warm weather, scent, though, so bear that in mind. I really like the peppery notes -- without them, Envy for Men would come across as too sweet.
A true classic, albeit one that some don't care for. Most, however, love it as much as I do. Someone compared it to Floris' Santal, but I don't get the connection much, if at all. (I love Santal, too, though.)

Envy is soooo disappointing. Not because the notes and scent are bad-- but because they are so incredibly good. I like this scent much more than the Gucci Pour Homme campfire scent. But as stated in other reviews, this particular scent stays so close to the skin that you might as well spray it up your nostrils to achieve noticable effect (at least for me). What's the deal????? Gucci, please get with the molecular program and revamp this EDT. I want babes to pick up on the scent and notice me, not notice me and then pick up on the scent. Well, technically the later works ok, but kinda defeats the purpose of a good EDT.

As if old smells poured in Gucci Envy.
reminds me of Old Spice, Obsession & Pleasures - all of them are timeworn.
Artistic combination of junky perfumes.
Gucci Envy is expired.

An extremely sensual oriental. The inscense really comes out in this one on me, which along with the ginger and nutmeg , gives it a semi-sweet body that dries down into a musky, woody base that almost seems powdery at times. This is a fragrance you want for a romantic date, or just a night out on the town. Very out-going in nature than introspective, and very long-lasting. A modern classic.

I don't know what exactly it is but there is a note in Envy which smells very synthetic, almost nauseating to me. I found it very pronounced esp. during the first cca 30 min. After awhile it gets better but I still can't wear this frag. That stench ruins the whole, otherwise good, cologne for me so I'm using my 100ml bottle as a toilet air refresher for now and hope it runs out soon. Floris Santal = Envy without the synthetic stench, it's so much better!

HUGE disappointment !!!!
I had much appreciation and expectations for Envy. After i read rave reviews on this board i decided to take a risk and buy this fragrance blindly.
This is the only fragrance in my collection that has no depth and doesn’t develop at all.
Very light and weak fragrance that stays very close to skin.
If i smell near my skin the only notes that i detect is incense and a bittersweet cedarwood, nice smell but nothing special.
I guess i am in the minority here but this is a hyperbole fragrance and actually is nothing to write home about.
I will stick to Gucci pour homme (definitely the best of Gucci) which is much more better than Envy.
In conclusion the only positive thing that comes from this is that i have learnt my lesson.

I heard that Gucci changed the formula and have cheapened Envy. Is it true?

a sweet woody scent that is classy and sensual and most of all, Sexy!! envy impresses the women for sure. I'm not goin to talk about the many unforgettable compliments I've received with this 1.stunning.

Got this as a present when i was too young too appreciate it. MY dad used more than half of the bottle. Then i thought wow! it smells like something from the motherland (india) i like it. But ONLY FOR SUIT AND TIE OCCASIONS.

I like this one very much, but I think it I would like this better without the sweetness.I think its the anise.Any suggestions on a good cedar fragrance?

Very good scent, and there's not much I can say that hasn't already been said. It's a wonderful blend, and it's very versatile. It doesn't last very long on me, but most scents don't. This one should be in any oriental lover's wardrobe.

I've never smelled a Gucci scent that I didn't like. All bias aside, this is perhaps the best Gucci creation ever, although Pour Homme is a close second.

This has a sharp (but not too sharp) pine needle scnet in that dries down into a sublime incence and vanilla scent. Not too woodsy, not too sweet, and not too sharp. Envy smells sexy and seductive as well as formal and dignified.

The nutmeg and ginger mixed with the pine scent remind me of Christmas and this is a great cold weather scent that I stick with through winter. Not good for hot weather, but might be tolerable on rainy summer nights. I like it in fall and winter, from sunrise to sunset.

Very classy and extremely well-made. One of my top ten of all time. This ought to end up being the next Polo. It has that green-pine-woods scent. This is what people should reach for in their post-Polo phase. A new classic!

Gucci envy for me is one of my favourite fragrances. At first its nothing spectacular but when it dies down it smells so nice . My girlfriend loves me wearing this stuff .Highly recommended

This is a great scent. I has a real luxurious smell to it. Ladies love it and has very good lasting power. This is the best Gucci scent. Recommended.