Fragrance comparison

Gucci Guilty Cologne Pour Homme vs Violaceous

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 902 ratings analysed

Gucci Guilty Cologne Pour Homme

Gucci

3.72895 votes

Rank #3,005 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Violaceous

Boadicea the Victorious

4.437 votes

Rank #33,081 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Gucci Guilty Cologne Pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Violaceous
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gucci Guilty Cologne Pour Homme2/4

Violaceous2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci Guilty Cologne Pour HommeGucci

ViolaceousBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 895 votes

Have 57%Had 16%Want 28%

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 21%Had 2%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

895 votes

57%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityViolaceous

SillageViolaceous

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value50

Category winnerGucci Guilty Cologne Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

powdery65%

violet53%

citrus42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

green48%

leather30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Juniper BerriesRosemaryCalabrian bergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

CypressVioletHeliotrope

Base4 to 6 hours

White MuskCedarPatchouli Leaf

Top

Juniper BerriesCypressRosemaryBasil

Heart

Tomato LeafOreganoBirchThyme

Base

VanillaSandalwoodLeather

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Rosemary and Cypress. Durations are only published for Gucci Guilty Cologne Pour Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer97

Fall38

Winter12

Day100

Night24

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex24

Women2

Men57

Unisex29

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,005

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews172

Overall rank#33,081

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerGucci Guilty Cologne Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Guilty Cologne Pour Homme is a distinctive take on warm-weather freshness, stepping far away from standard citrus colognes. Created by Alberto Morillas, it pairs crisp Calabrian bergamot and bitter rosemary with the dry, bracing bite of juniper berries at the start. As it settles, Spanish cypress introduces a cl…

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Violaceous by Boadicea the Victorious hits the skin with a sharp herbal blast dominated by cypress, rosemary, and tangy tomato leaf. Rather than leaning sweet or floral as the name might suggest, this 2022 unisex release stays strictly aromatic, savory, and resinous. Crisp juniper berries and bitter oregano ground the…

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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 Cologne Pour Homme or Violaceous?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gucci Guilty Cologne Pour Homme is rated 3.72/5 from 895 votes; Violaceous is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Gucci Guilty Cologne Pour Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Violaceous for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Guilty Cologne Pour Homme or Violaceous?

Violaceous lasts longest (Violaceous 80/100, Gucci Guilty Cologne Pour Homme 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Guilty Cologne Pour Homme or Violaceous?

Projection is very close: Violaceous 60/100, Gucci Guilty Cologne Pour Homme 59/100 for sillage.

Do Gucci Guilty Cologne Pour Homme and Violaceous smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Rosemary and Cypress.

Is Gucci Guilty Cologne Pour Homme or Violaceous better for summer or winter?

Gucci Guilty Cologne Pour Homme suits daytime wear; Violaceous suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Guilty Cologne Pour Homme and Violaceous?

Gucci Guilty Cologne Pour Homme has top notes of Juniper Berries, Rosemary and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Violet and Heliotrope, a base of White Musk, Cedar and Patchouli Leaf. Violaceous has top notes of Juniper Berries, Cypress, Rosemary and Basil, heart notes of Tomato Leaf, Oregano, Birch and Thyme, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Leather.