Fragrance comparison

Black Cherry vs Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,631 ratings analysed

6 wins

Black Cherry

Adopt Parfums

4.1937 votes

Rank #6,741 CherryPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum

Gucci

3.952,594 votes

Rank #1,772 FloralViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Cherry takes 6 of 7 categories.

Black Cherry
Choose it for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Cherry6/7

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum1/7

Ratings & consensus: Black Cherry
Community sentiment: Black Cherry
Longevity: Black Cherry
Sillage & projection: Black Cherry
Value for money: Black Cherry
Versatility: Black Cherry
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Black CherryAdopt Parfums

Gucci Guilty Eau de ParfumGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 18%Had 11%Want 70%

3.95/ 5 · 2,594 votes

Have 54%Had 17%Want 30%

Category winnerBlack CherryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

41%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

37 votes

34%Love

41%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

2,594 votes

Category winnerBlack CherryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBlack Cherry

SillageBlack Cherry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value48

Category winnerBlack CherryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

patchouli77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

floral100%

violet92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

RoseVioletGeranium

Base

CherryVanillaPatchouliMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

Pink PepperMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

LilacVioletGeraniumRose

Base3 to 5 hours

PatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Rose and Violet. Durations are only published for Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer15

Fall100

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer52

Fall85

Winter52

Day100

Night59

Category winnerBlack CherryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,741

PerfumerDominique Monlun

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#1,772

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews198

Category winnerGucci Guilty Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Cherry by Adopt Parfums is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Monlun. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Rose, Violet and Geranium; base notes are Cherry, Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk.

Reviews →

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum is an oriental floral fragrance centered on lilac, violet, and sparkling pink pepper. It opens with a bright burst of mandarin orange and bergamot, cut through by an energetic pepper kick. As the citrus settles, a soft, powdery floral core emerges, pairing cool lilac with sweet violet, rose,…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Cherry or Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum?

Black Cherry takes 6 of 7 categories. Black Cherry is rated 4.19/5 from 37 votes; Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum is rated 3.95/5 from 2,594 votes. Choose Black Cherry for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum for a floral and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Cherry or Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum?

Black Cherry lasts longest (Black Cherry 67/100, Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Cherry or Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum?

Black Cherry projects furthest (Black Cherry 70/100, Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Cherry and Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Rose and Violet.

Is Black Cherry or Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Cherry is the stronger pick. Black Cherry suits evening wear; Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Cherry and Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum?

Black Cherry has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Violet and Geranium, a base of Cherry, Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk. Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lilac, Violet, Geranium and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Amber.