Fragrance comparison

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum vs Signature IV

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,597 ratings analysed

2 wins

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum

Gucci

3.952,594 votes

Rank #1,772 FloralViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #49,468 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum takes 2 of 2 categories.

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and violet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum2/2

Signature IV0/2

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

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 2,594 votes

Have 54%Had 17%Want 30%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value0

Category winnerGucci Guilty Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

violet92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both citrus and 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

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Geranium. 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

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,772

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews198

Overall rank#49,468

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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Signature IV is a dense aromatic woody scent built around bright citrus, pepper, herbs, and a warm ambered base. It opens brisk and spicy, then settles into lavender, juniper, soft florals, moss, leather, and vanilla-tonka warmth. This looks best for someone who likes classic masculine structure with a fuller, slightl…

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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 Signature IV?

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum takes 2 of 2 categories. Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum is rated 3.95/5 from 2,594 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum for a floral and violet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum and Signature IV smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Geranium.

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

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

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

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. Signature IV has top notes of Bergamot, Cassis, Grapefruit and Apple, heart notes of Cardamon, Geranium, Jasmine and Juniper, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Cedar and Cinnamon.