Fragrance comparison

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme vs Journey

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 2,471 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme

Gucci

3.812,402 votes

Rank #3,279 GreenAromatic

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Journey

Symétrie

3.1769 votes

Rank #23,432 AromaticHerbal

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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 ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Journey
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme5/7

Journey2/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme
Community sentiment: Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme
Longevity: Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Journey
Value for money: Journey
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

JourneySymétrie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 2,402 votes

Have 55%Had 27%Want 18%

3.17/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 45%Had 28%Want 27%

Category winnerGucci Guilty Black Pour HommeRating 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

6%Love

43%Like

22%Ok

20%Dislike

9%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerGucci Guilty Black Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityGucci Guilty Black Pour Homme

SillageJourney

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value65

Category winnerJourneyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

lavender77%

woody69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

herbal92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, lavender 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

LavenderPepperItalian LemonCoriander

Heart

SageNeroliOrange Blossom

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Orange Blossom, Neroli and Cedar. 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

Spring100

Summer81

Fall38

Winter12

Day100

Night25

Category winnerGucci Guilty Black Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,279

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#23,432

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

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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Journey by Symétrie is a clean, aromatic fragrance for men that centers on a soapy blend of lavender and Italian lemon. Launched in 2017, it provides a refreshing burst of pepper and sage that settles into a dry cedar and patchouli base. It is a reliable, office-safe choice for those who prefer an unobtrusive, just-sh…

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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 Journey?

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme is rated 3.81/5 from 2,402 votes; Journey is rated 3.17/5 from 69 votes. Choose Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Journey for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme or Journey?

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme lasts longest (Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme 57/100, Journey 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme or Journey?

Journey projects furthest (Journey 56/100, Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme and Journey smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, lavender and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Orange Blossom, Neroli and Cedar.

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

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

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

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. Journey has top notes of Lavender, Pepper, Italian Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Sage, Neroli and Orange Blossom, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Cedar and Amber.