Fragrance comparison

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme vs Man Silver

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 3,115 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme

Gucci

3.812,402 votes

Rank #3,279 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Man Silver

Zara · 2017

3.63713 votes

Rank #8,556 Fresh SpicyWoody

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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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Man Silver
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme5/7

Man Silver2/7

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

Man SilverZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 2,402 votes

Have 55%Had 27%Want 18%

3.63/ 5 · 713 votes

Have 69%Had 23%Want 8%

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

21%Love

55%Like

16%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerMan SilverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityGucci Guilty Black Pour Homme

SillageGucci Guilty Black Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value79

Category winnerMan SilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

lavender77%

woody69%

citrus61%

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

citrus70%

white floral60%

powdery50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, 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

LemonLavenderPepper

Heart

NeroliOrange Blossom

Base

CedarSandalwood

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

Spring97

Summer100

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci Guilty Black Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,279

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#8,556

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2017

Reviews32

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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Man Silver by Zara is a crisp, aromatic fougere defined by a sharp lemon, lavender, and pepper opening. It transitions quickly into a clean heart of neroli and orange blossom, grounded by a dry cedar and sandalwood base. A versatile choice for warm spring office days, this fragrance offers an unassuming, fresh profile…

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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 Man Silver?

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme is rated 3.81/5 from 2,402 votes; Man Silver is rated 3.63/5 from 713 votes. Choose Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Man Silver for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme or Man Silver?

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme lasts longest (Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme 57/100, Man Silver 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme or Man Silver?

Projection is very close: Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme 50/100, Man Silver 49/100 for sillage.

Do Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme and Man Silver smell similar?

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

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

For summer, Man Silver 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 Man Silver?

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. Man Silver has top notes of Lemon, Lavender and Pepper, heart notes of Neroli and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar and Sandalwood.