Fragrance comparison

Carthusia Lady vs Gucci Guilty Platinum

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 246 ratings analysed

4 wins

Carthusia Lady

Carthusia

3.98134 votes

Rank #12,082 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Gucci Guilty Platinum

Gucci

3.94112 votes

Rank #13,853 FloralPatchouli

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carthusia Lady takes 4 of 7 categories.

Carthusia Lady
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gucci Guilty Platinum
Choose it for a floral and patchouli character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Carthusia Lady4/7

Gucci Guilty Platinum2/7

Ratings & consensus: Carthusia Lady
Community sentiment: Gucci Guilty Platinum
Longevity: Carthusia Lady
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Carthusia Lady
Versatility: Gucci Guilty Platinum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Carthusia Lady

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carthusia LadyCarthusia

Gucci Guilty PlatinumGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%

3.94/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 42%Had 23%Want 35%

Category winnerCarthusia LadyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

36%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

134 votes

32%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

112 votes

Category winnerGucci Guilty PlatinumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCarthusia Lady

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value46

Category winnerCarthusia LadyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

rose61%

floral100%

patchouli92%

soft spicy84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseCyclamenYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyLilacBergamotGardeniaJasmine

Heart

CarnationClovesGeraniumPeachViolet LeafIris

Base

OakmossMuskSandalwoodTolu BalsamPatchouliAmbergrisVanillaCedar

Top15 to 30 minutes

Pink PepperGeranium

Heart2 to 3 hours

LilacPeach

Base3 to 4 hours

PatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesLilac, Geranium, Peach and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Gucci Guilty Platinum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer47

Fall81

Winter41

Day100

Night55

Spring97

Summer39

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night31

Category winnerGucci Guilty PlatinumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,082

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#13,853

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerCarthusia LadyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carthusia Lady opens with an expansive bouquet of rose, ylang-ylang, and lilac. Within minutes, spicy clove and carnation cut through a heart of powdery iris, geranium, and sweet peach. The dry-down reveals a sturdy base of oakmoss, patchouli, and sandalwood that anchors the florals with earthy depth. On skin, the ini…

Reviews →

Gucci Guilty Platinum is an Eau de Toilette that balances crisp floral tones with an earthy, spicy foundation. The fragrance opens with the dry snap of pink pepper and the herbal brightness of geranium, creating an energetic first impression. As the top notes settle, sweet peach joins powdery lilac at the heart, softe…

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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, Carthusia Lady or Gucci Guilty Platinum?

Carthusia Lady takes 4 of 7 categories. Carthusia Lady is rated 3.98/5 from 134 votes; Gucci Guilty Platinum is rated 3.94/5 from 112 votes. Choose Carthusia Lady for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gucci Guilty Platinum for a floral and patchouli character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carthusia Lady or Gucci Guilty Platinum?

Carthusia Lady lasts longest (Carthusia Lady 64/100, Gucci Guilty Platinum 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carthusia Lady or Gucci Guilty Platinum?

Projection is very close: Carthusia Lady 64/100, Gucci Guilty Platinum 64/100 for sillage.

Do Carthusia Lady and Gucci Guilty Platinum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lilac, Geranium, Peach and Patchouli.

Is Carthusia Lady or Gucci Guilty Platinum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Carthusia Lady is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci Guilty Platinum is the stronger pick. Carthusia Lady suits daytime wear; Gucci Guilty Platinum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carthusia Lady and Gucci Guilty Platinum?

Carthusia Lady has top notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Carnation, Cloves, Geranium and Peach, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Tolu Balsam. Gucci Guilty Platinum has top notes of Pink Pepper and Geranium, heart notes of Lilac and Peach, a base of Patchouli and Amber.