Fragrance comparison

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme vs Colonia Classica

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 2,457 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme

Gucci

3.812,402 votes

Rank #3,279 GreenAromatic

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Colonia Classica

Acqua di Genova

4.2455 votes

Rank #15,239 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

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 Classica
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer.

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme5/7

Colonia Classica2/7

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

Gucci Guilty Black Pour HommeGucci

Colonia ClassicaAcqua di Genova

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 2,402 votes

Have 55%Had 27%Want 18%

4.24/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

Category winnerColonia ClassicaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

11%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

2,402 votes

60%Love

25%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

9%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerColonia ClassicaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityGucci Guilty Black Pour Homme

SillageGucci Guilty Black Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value46

Category winnerGucci Guilty Black Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

lavender77%

woody69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

floral61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LavenderGreen Coriander

Heart1.5 to 3 hours

Green NotesOrange BlossomNeroli

Base2 to 4 hours

CedarPatchouli

Top

BergamotNeroliAmalfi LemonRosemaryLavenderOrange

Heart

RoseJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

MuskAmberPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Orange Blossom, Neroli 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

Spring100

Summer82

Fall69

Winter31

Day100

Night69

Spring72

Summer100

Fall21

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci Guilty Black Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men23

Unisex58

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,279

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#15,239

PerfumerStefano Frecceri

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerGucci Guilty Black Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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 Black Pour Homme or Colonia Classica?

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

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

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, Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme or Colonia Classica?

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

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

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

Is Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme or Colonia Classica 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 Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme and Colonia Classica?

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. 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.