Fragrance comparison

Gucci Guilty Absolute vs Cordova

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 6,569 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gucci Guilty Absolute

Gucci

4.126,508 votes

Rank #1,549 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

83%scent match

Very similar

Cordova

Rayhaan

3.5861 votes

Rank #10,084 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Guilty Absolute takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gucci Guilty Absolute
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cordova
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Gucci Guilty Absolute4/7

Cordova3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci Guilty AbsoluteGucci

CordovaRayhaan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 6,508 votes

Have 61%Had 11%Want 28%

3.58/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 24%Had 3%Want 73%

Category winnerGucci Guilty AbsoluteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

26%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

6,508 votes

28%Love

48%Like

6%Ok

2%Dislike

16%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerGucci Guilty AbsoluteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCordova

SillageCordova

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value85

Category winnerCordovaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather88%

aromatic77%

animalic65%

earthy53%

patchouli42%

woody100%

amber90%

leather80%

patchouli70%

aromatic60%

animalic50%

Scent match83%Very similar · both woody, leather and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

Leather

Heart3 to 5 hours

CypressPatchouli

Base6 to 8 hours

Woody NotesVetiver

Top

Leather

Heart

PatchouliCypress

Base

AmberWoody NotesVetiver

InformationalShared notesLeather, Cypress, Patchouli and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Gucci Guilty Absolute, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer13

Fall97

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring24

Summer16

Fall84

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerGucci Guilty AbsoluteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex10

Women1

Men94

Unisex4

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,549

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#10,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerGucci Guilty AbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Guilty Absolute by Gucci is a dry, unyielding oriental woody fragrance built around heavy leather, cypress, and earthy patchouli. Created by Alberto Morillas and released in 2017, this eau de parfum rejects the sweet, sugary profile common in modern designer scents. Instead, it opens with an intense hit of raw l…

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Cordova by Rayhaan opens with a bold leather note that immediately commands attention. This fragrance transitions into a heart of patchouli and cypress, grounding the composition in earthiness. The dry-down reveals a warm, woody base with amber and vetiver. It is an intense choice for men who prefer long-lasting scent…

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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, Gucci Guilty Absolute or Cordova?

Gucci Guilty Absolute takes 4 of 7 categories. Gucci Guilty Absolute is rated 4.12/5 from 6,508 votes; Cordova is rated 3.58/5 from 61 votes. Choose Gucci Guilty Absolute for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cordova for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Guilty Absolute or Cordova?

Cordova lasts longest (Cordova 78/100, Gucci Guilty Absolute 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Guilty Absolute or Cordova?

Cordova projects furthest (Cordova 71/100, Gucci Guilty Absolute 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Guilty Absolute and Cordova smell similar?

Very similar: a 83% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and aromatic accords. Common notes include Leather, Cypress, Patchouli and Woody Notes.

Is Gucci Guilty Absolute or Cordova better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cordova is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci Guilty Absolute is the stronger pick. Gucci Guilty Absolute suits evening wear; Cordova suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Guilty Absolute and Cordova?

Gucci Guilty Absolute has top notes of Leather, heart notes of Cypress and Patchouli, a base of Woody Notes and Vetiver. Cordova has top notes of Leather, heart notes of Patchouli and Cypress, a base of Amber, Woody Notes and Vetiver.