Gucci Envy for Men
Gucci · Eau de Toilette (EDT) · 1998
≈ $90 · 100ml · approx. retail
A spicy-woody masculine classic from the late 90s layering cardamom, ginger and lavender over carnation, cedar and sandalwood. Opoponax, incense and amber give a warm oriental base; now discontinued and sought-after.
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German · 19 in collection
A Heidelberg-born perfumer who studied philosophy at the Sorbonne before joining Givaudan, where she became one of the house's most celebrated noses. She is best known for her long-running creative partnership with Prada and received The Fragrance Foundation's Lifetime Achievement Perfumer Award in 2025.
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