Fragrance comparison

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum vs Vanity Femme

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,662 ratings analysed

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum

Gucci

3.952,594 votes

Rank #1,772 FloralViolet

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50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Vanity Femme

Armaf

3.9068 votes

Rank #14,922 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanity Femme takes 4 of 7 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.
Vanity Femme
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum3/7

Vanity Femme4/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Vanity Femme
Longevity: Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Vanity Femme
Value for money: Vanity Femme
Versatility: Vanity Femme
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

Vanity FemmeArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 2,594 votes

Have 54%Had 17%Want 30%

3.90/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

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

24%Love

57%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerVanity FemmeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityGucci Guilty Eau de Parfum

SillageVanity Femme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value78

Category winnerVanity FemmeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

violet92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

floral92%

fruity84%

amber77%

patchouli69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both floral and citrus

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

PeachMandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart

LilacGeranium

Base

AmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Lilac 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

Spring96

Summer70

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night38

Category winnerVanity FemmeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,772

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews198

Overall rank#14,922

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Vanity Femme is a fruity floral with a bright peach and mandarin opening, a soft lilac heart, and a warm amber patchouli base. On skin it usually reads smooth, sweet, and slightly spicy rather than sharp. It suits shoppers who like the Gucci Guilty style but want a more affordable option. Reviews suggest solid presenc…

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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 Vanity Femme?

Vanity Femme takes 4 of 7 categories. Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum is rated 3.95/5 from 2,594 votes; Vanity Femme is rated 3.90/5 from 68 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 Vanity Femme for a citrus and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum or Vanity Femme?

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

Which projects more, Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum or Vanity Femme?

Vanity Femme projects furthest (Vanity Femme 65/100, Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum and Vanity Femme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Lilac and Geranium.

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

For summer, Vanity Femme is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanity Femme is the stronger pick. Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Vanity Femme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Vanity Femme has top notes of Peach, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lilac and Geranium, a base of Amber and Patchouli.