Fragrance comparison

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum vs Rubino

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,607 ratings analysed

3 wins

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum

Gucci

3.952,594 votes

Rank #1,772 FloralViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Rubino

Paolo Gigli

4.0013 votes

Rank #55,334 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories.

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rubino
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum3/5

Rubino2/5

Ratings & consensus: Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Rubino
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Rubino
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

RubinoPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 2,594 votes

Have 54%Had 17%Want 30%

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 18%Want 62%

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

31%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

15%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGucci Guilty Eau de Parfum

SillageRubino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

violet92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

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

Top20-30 mins

GardeniaGeraniumYlang-YlangRoseOrangeBergamotLemonJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveBlack PepperRaspberryWhite PeachVioletFennel

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanEbony WoodAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarVetiverWhite Musk

Category winnerRubinoLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer52

Fall85

Winter52

Day100

Night59

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night33

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#55,334

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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Rubino by Paolo Gigli hits the skin with an opulent clash of gardenia, sharp clove, and tart bergamot. The first spray is loud. Within ten minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into velvety rose, sweet ylang-ylang, and ripe white peach. It feels classic yet vibrant. Black pepper and fennel lend an unexpected herbal…

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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 Rubino?

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories. Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum is rated 3.95/5 from 2,594 votes; Rubino is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum for a floral and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rubino for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum or Rubino?

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum 64/100, Rubino 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum or Rubino?

Rubino projects furthest (Rubino 68/100, Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum and Rubino smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet, Geranium and Rose.

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

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

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

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. Rubino has top notes of Gardenia, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, heart notes of Clove, Black Pepper, Raspberry and White Peach, a base of Vanilla Bean, Ebony Wood, Amber and Sandalwood.