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Gucci Envy for Men is one of those fragrances that have somehow gained mythical status following their discontinuance. And oh, the obscene prices eBay sellers command for a bottle! I got lucky, however, because I didn't have to pay an arm and a leg for one; just a few fingers at most. So I dove in to see, or rather smell, what all the fuss was about.

What a beauty! The moment I saw this posted in one of our Facebook groups I just snapped it up without delay. I didn't even bother looking it up. I just knew it was good and that I had to get hold of it. The worn-out box alone is a telltale sign that this stuff is old, the labeling clearly from another era. The inside corrugated cushioning has also completely yellowed. And there's no barcode! Without a doubt, this is a vintage bottle of Gucci pour Homme .

I haven't had much experience with Gucci fragrances. My last one, Gucci by Gucci Sport Pour Homme , was a complete dud. I do occasionally sniff testers in stores but none has managed to really capture my fancy. That is until I tried Gucci Guilty Absolute . First off I was drawn to the juice's gorgeously warm, brown color. I don't know but there's something about dark-hued fragrances that attracts me. From The Uncompromising Sohan 's brilliant, reddish brown color,  Baptême du Feu 's delectably purplish liquid, or The Tragedy of Lord George 's mysterious-looking, dark green shade, I've always had a thing for them. Gucci Guilty Absolute delivers with a very strong and dry take on leather. It's having none of the sweetness and floral notes that are normally employed to "prettify" this material. Instead, it turns to wood, vetiver, cypress, and patchouli, resulting in a dark and very dry composition that's unmistakably masculine. It...

It's a fragrance I wonder why I even bought in the first place. It's not a bad fragrance, don't get me wrong, but it's a purchase I kind of regret. Packaged in a sturdy yet elegant bottle, Gucci by Gucci Sport Pour Homme is a fresh and not-too-ordinary scent. If the liquid's green color is any indication, this fragrance hints at fresh, aromatic leaves--pine, actually. And combined with citrus top notes, it's a rather sophisticated alternative to the usual shower fresh scents of some sporty colognes. But then the party comes to an abrupt stop.

Gucci has always been one of the brands I look forward to on the runways, especially ever since Frida Giannini came on board. For Fall/Winter 2012-2013, Gucci went for glam, as how I would sum up the collection. First off are the patterned suits, which I really love. Giannini kept it really trim with the fit, and the colors really dark for that touch of elegance. I also love the idea of breaking up the pieces, mixing them all up, pairing plains with patterns. I can't help but gush over them!