Fragrance comparison

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum vs Rea Silvia

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,607 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum

Gucci

3.952,594 votes

Rank #1,772 FloralViolet

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70%scent match

Closely related

Rea Silvia

Palazzo della Bellezza

3.6913 votes

Rank #59,119 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories.

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rea Silvia
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum4/5

Rea Silvia1/5

Ratings & consensus: Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Rea Silvia
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

Rea SilviaPalazzo della Bellezza

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 2,594 votes

Have 54%Had 17%Want 30%

3.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 37%Had 3%Want 60%

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

15%Love

46%Like

31%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityGucci Guilty Eau de Parfum

SillageGucci Guilty Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value68

Category winnerRea SilviaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

violet92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

citrus77%

iris69%

earthy61%

Scent match70%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

BergamotMandarin OrangePeruvian Pepper

Heart

VioletRoseLilacGeranium

Base

IrisMuskPatchouliOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, 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

Summer40

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,772

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews198

Overall rank#59,119

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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Rea Silvia opens with a bright burst of bergamot and juicy mandarin orange, quickly sharpened by the dry bite of Peruvian pepper. Within minutes, the citrus settles into a cool floral core where violet and lilac take center stage. Powdery iris softens the geranium edge, giving the mid-phase a classic cosmetic dustines…

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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 Rea Silvia?

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum is rated 3.95/5 from 2,594 votes; Rea Silvia is rated 3.69/5 from 13 votes. Choose Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum for a floral and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rea Silvia for a powdery and violet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum or Rea Silvia?

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum 64/100, Rea Silvia 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum or Rea Silvia?

Projection is very close: Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum 56/100, Rea Silvia 54/100 for sillage.

Do Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum and Rea Silvia smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, violet and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lilac and Violet.

Is Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum or Rea Silvia better for summer or winter?

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Rea Silvia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum and Rea Silvia?

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. Rea Silvia has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Peruvian Pepper, heart notes of Violet, Rose, Lilac and Geranium, a base of Iris, Musk, Patchouli and Oakmoss.