Fragrance comparison

Colonia Classica vs Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 2,457 ratings analysed

Colonia Classica

Acqua di Genova

4.2455 votes

Rank #15,239 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme

Gucci

3.812,402 votes

Rank #3,279 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

Colonia Classica
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer.
Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Colonia Classica2/7

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme5/7

Ratings & consensus: Colonia Classica
Community sentiment: Colonia Classica
Longevity: Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme
Value for money: Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme
Versatility: Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Colonia ClassicaAcqua di Genova

Gucci Guilty Black Pour HommeGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

3.81/ 5 · 2,402 votes

Have 55%Had 27%Want 18%

Category winnerColonia ClassicaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

25%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

9%Hate

55 votes

29%Love

43%Like

11%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

2,402 votes

Category winnerColonia ClassicaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityGucci Guilty Black Pour Homme

SillageGucci Guilty Black Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value49

Category winnerGucci Guilty Black Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

floral61%

green100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

lavender77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both white floral, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotNeroliAmalfi LemonRosemaryLavenderOrange

Heart

RoseJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

MuskAmberPatchouliSandalwood

Top15 to 30 minutes

LavenderGreen Coriander

Heart1.5 to 3 hours

Green NotesOrange BlossomNeroli

Base2 to 4 hours

CedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Lavender, Orange Blossom and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer100

Fall21

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer82

Fall69

Winter31

Day100

Night69

Category winnerGucci Guilty Black Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex58

Women19

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,239

PerfumerStefano Frecceri

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#3,279

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerGucci Guilty Black Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Colonia Classica by Acqua di Genova is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Colonia Classica was launched in 1853. The nose behind this fragrance is Stefano Frecceri. Top notes are Bergamot, Neroli, Amalfi Lemon, Rosemary, Lavender and Orange; middle notes are Rose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom; base notes are…

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Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme is a fresh aromatic fougère that focuses on crisp greenery and clean florals. The scent opens with a sharp burst of green coriander and aromatic lavender, creating an energetic herbal introduction reminiscent of classic grooming products. As the opening settles, middle notes of orange blo…

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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, Colonia Classica or Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme?

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Colonia Classica is rated 4.24/5 from 55 votes; Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme is rated 3.81/5 from 2,402 votes. Choose Colonia Classica for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer. Choose Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Colonia Classica or Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme?

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme lasts longest (Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme 57/100, Colonia Classica 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colonia Classica or Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme?

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme projects furthest (Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme 50/100, Colonia Classica 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colonia Classica and Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Neroli, Lavender, Orange Blossom and Patchouli.

Is Colonia Classica or Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Colonia Classica is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme is the stronger pick. Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Colonia Classica and Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme?

Colonia Classica has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Amalfi Lemon and Rosemary, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Amber, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme has top notes of Lavender and Green Coriander, heart notes of Green Notes, Orange Blossom and Neroli, a base of Cedar and Patchouli.