Fragrance comparison

Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme vs Smeralda

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 3,370 ratings analysed

3 wins

Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme

Gucci

4.003,351 votes

Rank #1,365 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Smeralda

Tiziana Terenzi

3.5819 votes

Rank #48,280 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme takes 3 of 5 categories.

Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Smeralda
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme3/5

Smeralda2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour FemmeGucci

SmeraldaTiziana Terenzi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3,351 votes

Have 51%Had 18%Want 31%

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

Category winnerGucci Guilty Absolute Pour FemmeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

3,351 votes

26%Love

26%Like

26%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevitySmeralda

SillageSmeralda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value42

Category winnerGucci Guilty Absolute Pour FemmeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity90%

rose80%

aromatic70%

patchouli60%

sweet50%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BlackberryPink PepperBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

CypressBulgarian RoseWoody NotesVetiver

Base4 to 6 hours

Indian PatchouliAmber

Top

Pink GrapefruitCognacMintMandarinGingerMyrtleBlack Pepper

Heart

Australian SandalwoodTobaccoAmbergrisIrisVirginian CedarBulgarian RoseCinnamon

Base

Madagascar VanillaLeatherVetiverIndian PatchouliMuskLabdanumIncense

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Vetiver and Indian Patchouli. Durations are only published for Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer30

Fall100

Winter78

Day89

Night100

Spring38

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex27

Women71

Men11

Unisex67

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,365

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#48,280

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGucci Guilty Absolute Pour FemmeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme delivers a tart, brooding twist on the classic chypre family. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of blackberry, accented by bright bergamot and the brisk bite of pink pepper. As the tart fruit settles, a velvety Bulgarian rose emerges alongside aromatic cypress, dry vetiver, and cr…

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Smeralda opens with a crisp, refreshing splash of pink grapefruit, breezy mint, and mandarin that mimics the cool air of a Mediterranean coast. As the initial brightness settles, warm Virginia tobacco leaves and Bulgarian rose emerge to ground the blend, creating a cozy yet sophisticated contrast. The drydown pulls yo…

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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, Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme or Smeralda?

Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme takes 3 of 5 categories. Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme is rated 4.00/5 from 3,351 votes; Smeralda is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Smeralda for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme or Smeralda?

Smeralda lasts longest (Smeralda 84/100, Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme or Smeralda?

Smeralda projects furthest (Smeralda 70/100, Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme and Smeralda smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Vetiver and Indian Patchouli.

Is Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme or Smeralda better for summer or winter?

Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme suits evening wear; Smeralda suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme and Smeralda?

Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme has top notes of Blackberry, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Bulgarian Rose, Woody Notes and Vetiver, a base of Indian Patchouli and Amber. Smeralda has top notes of Pink Grapefruit, Cognac, Mint and Mandarin, heart notes of Australian Sandalwood, Tobacco, Ambergris and Iris, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Leather, Vetiver and Indian Patchouli.