Fragrance comparison

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum vs Bondage L'Affaire

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,612 ratings analysed

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum

Gucci

3.952,594 votes

Rank #1,772 FloralViolet

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58%scent match

Closely related

Bondage L'Affaire

Milton Lloyd

3.5618 votes

Rank #53,703 PowderyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bondage L'Affaire
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum2/5

Bondage L'Affaire2/5

Ratings & consensus: Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Bondage L'Affaire
Value for money: Bondage L'Affaire
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci Guilty Eau de ParfumGucci

Bondage L'AffaireMilton Lloyd

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 2,594 votes

Have 54%Had 17%Want 30%

3.56/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 32%Had 18%Want 50%

Category winnerGucci Guilty Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

41%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

2,594 votes

39%Love

22%Like

6%Ok

22%Dislike

11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageBondage L'Affaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value100

Category winnerBondage L'AffaireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

violet92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

powdery100%

floral92%

violet84%

patchouli77%

musky69%

amber61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both floral, violet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Pink PepperMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

LilacVioletGeraniumRose

Base3 to 5 hours

PatchouliAmber

Top

Mandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart

VioletPeachLilac

Base

PatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Lilac and Violet. Durations are only published for Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer52

Fall85

Winter52

Day100

Night59

Spring100

Summer14

Fall100

Winter14

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,772

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews198

Overall rank#53,703

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGucci Guilty Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum is an oriental floral fragrance centered on lilac, violet, and sparkling pink pepper. It opens with a bright burst of mandarin orange and bergamot, cut through by an energetic pepper kick. As the citrus settles, a soft, powdery floral core emerges, pairing cool lilac with sweet violet, rose,…

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Milton Lloyd Bondage L'Affaire opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and warm pink pepper, delivering a bright, spicy introduction. As the liquid settles on the skin, a heavy floral core of lilac and soft violet emerges, sweetened slightly by a juicy peach note. The base roots itself in an earthy blend of patcho…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum or Bondage L'Affaire?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum is rated 3.95/5 from 2,594 votes; Bondage L'Affaire is rated 3.56/5 from 18 votes. Choose Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum for a floral and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bondage L'Affaire for a powdery and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum or Bondage L'Affaire?

They last about the same: Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum 64/100, Bondage L'Affaire 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum or Bondage L'Affaire?

Bondage L'Affaire projects furthest (Bondage L'Affaire 75/100, Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum and Bondage L'Affaire smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, violet and powdery accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Lilac and Violet.

Is Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum or Bondage L'Affaire better for summer or winter?

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Bondage L'Affaire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum and Bondage L'Affaire?

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lilac, Violet, Geranium and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Amber. Bondage L'Affaire has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet, Peach and Lilac, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Musk.