Fragrance comparison

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme vs Dark Guilt

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 2,405 ratings analysed

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme

Gucci

3.812,402 votes

Rank #3,279 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

89%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Dark Guilt

The Dua Brand

4.673 votes

Rank #52,137 LavenderWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dark Guilt takes 4 of 5 categories.

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dark Guilt
Choose it for a lavender and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme1/5

Dark Guilt4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dark Guilt
Sillage & projection: Dark Guilt
Value for money: Dark Guilt
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Dark Guilt
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

Dark GuiltThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 2,402 votes

Have 55%Had 27%Want 18%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 56%Had 11%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityDark Guilt

SillageDark Guilt

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value83

Category winnerDark GuiltBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

lavender77%

woody69%

citrus61%

lavender100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match89%Very similar · both lavender, aromatic and white floral

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

Notes

LavenderOrange BlossomCedarGreen CorianderPatchouliNeroliGreen Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerDark GuiltLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall69

Winter31

Day100

Night69

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,279

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#52,137

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Dark Guilt by The Dua Brand takes the familiar clean appeal of modern barbershop scents and turns up the dial. The opening hits with a crisp burst of green coriander and aromatic lavender before settling into bright orange blossom petals. As the oils warm on your chest, dry cedar wood and earthy patchouli create a ste…

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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 Dark Guilt?

Dark Guilt takes 4 of 5 categories. Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme is rated 3.81/5 from 2,402 votes; Dark Guilt is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dark Guilt for a lavender and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme or Dark Guilt?

Dark Guilt lasts longest (Dark Guilt 80/100, Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme or Dark Guilt?

Dark Guilt projects furthest (Dark Guilt 75/100, Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme and Dark Guilt smell similar?

Very similar: a 89% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lavender, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Lavender, Green Coriander, Green Notes and Orange Blossom.

Is Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme or Dark Guilt better for summer or winter?

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme suits daytime wear; Dark Guilt suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme and Dark Guilt?

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. Dark Guilt features Lavender, Orange Blossom, Cedar, Green Coriander and Patchouli.