Fragrance comparison

Carbon Sapphire vs Gucci Guilty Oud

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 400 ratings analysed

4 wins

Carbon Sapphire

Boadicea the Victorious

4.6187 votes

Rank #5,321 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Gucci Guilty Oud

Gucci

4.25313 votes

Rank #1,881 RoseOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carbon Sapphire takes 4 of 7 categories.

Carbon Sapphire
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Gucci Guilty Oud
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Carbon Sapphire4/7

Gucci Guilty Oud3/7

Ratings & consensus: Carbon Sapphire
Community sentiment: Carbon Sapphire
Longevity: Carbon Sapphire
Sillage & projection: Carbon Sapphire
Value for money: Gucci Guilty Oud
Versatility: Gucci Guilty Oud
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Guilty Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carbon SapphireBoadicea the Victorious

Gucci Guilty OudGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.61/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

4.25/ 5 · 313 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

Category winnerCarbon SapphireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

72%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

1%Hate

87 votes

52%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

313 votes

Category winnerCarbon SapphireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCarbon Sapphire

SillageCarbon Sapphire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value50

Category winnerGucci Guilty OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose92%

oud84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

earthy61%

rose100%

oud92%

fruity84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

leather61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both rose, woody and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bulgarian RoseGeraniumPalisander RosewoodEgyptian Jasmine

Heart

Rose de MaiSaffron

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Crystal AmberCypriol Oil or NagarmothaMuskSandalwoodGuaiac WoodCashmere WoodPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

Bulgarian RoseBlackberryPink Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

PatchouliCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base6 to 8 hours

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Gucci Guilty Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring48

Summer15

Fall89

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerGucci Guilty OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex36

Women6

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#1,881

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews63

Category winnerGucci Guilty OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carbon Sapphire opens with a sharp burst of Bulgarian rose and herbal geranium before settling into a dense heart of Rose de Mai and bittersweet saffron. As the fragrance warms on skin, smoky Oud Assafi combines with earthy cypriol oil, dark guaiac wood, and dry amber to create a heavy resinous aura. The texture feels…

Reviews →

Gucci Guilty Oud is a dark woody fragrance built around a pairing of sweet fruit, velvet florals, and smoky base notes. It opens with tart blackberry, Bulgarian rose, and a brisk bite of pink pepper. That bright, jammy introduction quickly settles into an earthy core of patchouli and cypriol oil, which brings a dry, h…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Carbon Sapphire or Gucci Guilty Oud?

Carbon Sapphire takes 4 of 7 categories. Carbon Sapphire is rated 4.61/5 from 87 votes; Gucci Guilty Oud is rated 4.25/5 from 313 votes. Choose Carbon Sapphire for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Gucci Guilty Oud for a rose and oud character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Carbon Sapphire or Gucci Guilty Oud?

Carbon Sapphire lasts longest (Carbon Sapphire 83/100, Gucci Guilty Oud 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carbon Sapphire or Gucci Guilty Oud?

Carbon Sapphire projects furthest (Carbon Sapphire 72/100, Gucci Guilty Oud 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carbon Sapphire and Gucci Guilty Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, woody and oud accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Patchouli.

Is Carbon Sapphire or Gucci Guilty Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Guilty Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Carbon Sapphire is the stronger pick. Gucci Guilty Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carbon Sapphire and Gucci Guilty Oud?

Carbon Sapphire has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Geranium, Palisander Rosewood and Egyptian Jasmine, heart notes of Rose de Mai and Saffron, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Crystal Amber, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Musk. Gucci Guilty Oud has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Blackberry and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Amber.