Fragrance comparison

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum vs Why Not a Fougère

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,625 ratings analysed

6 wins

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum

Gucci

3.952,594 votes

Rank #1,772 FloralViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Why Not a Fougère

Mark Buxton

3.7431 votes

Rank #38,828 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories.

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Why Not a Fougère
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum6/8

Why Not a Fougère2/8

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

Why Not a FougèreMark Buxton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 2,594 votes

Have 54%Had 17%Want 30%

3.74/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%

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

19%Love

52%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerGucci Guilty Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityWhy Not a Fougère

SillageGucci Guilty Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value39

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%

herbal92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral, 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Cedar NeedlesPink PepperBergamotAngelicaPearMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

ChamomileGeraniumLavenderVioletSageMagnolia

Base3 to 4 hours

PatchouliNarcissusOsmanthusTonka BeanMusk

Category winnerGucci Guilty Eau de ParfumLongest dry-down: 3 to 5 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer52

Fall85

Winter52

Day100

Night59

Spring73

Summer73

Fall100

Winter45

Day100

Night57

Category winnerWhy Not a FougèreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,772

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews198

Overall rank#38,828

PerfumerDavid Chieze

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Why Not a Fougère by Mark Buxton presents an unconventional, modern twist on traditional barbershop perfumery. The fragrance opens with an invigorating burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and crisp cedar needles, brightened by spicy pink pepper, angelica, and juicy pear. As the scent settles, a soothing heart emerges …

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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 Why Not a Fougère?

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories. Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum is rated 3.95/5 from 2,594 votes; Why Not a Fougère is rated 3.74/5 from 31 votes. Choose Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum for a floral and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Why Not a Fougère for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum or Why Not a Fougère?

They last about the same: Why Not a Fougère 65/100, Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum or Why Not a Fougère?

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum 56/100, Why Not a Fougère 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum and Why Not a Fougère smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Violet.

Is Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum or Why Not a Fougère better for summer or winter?

For summer, Why Not a Fougère is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Why Not a Fougère suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum and Why Not a Fougère?

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. Why Not a Fougère has top notes of Cedar Needles, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Angelica, heart notes of Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Narcissus, Osmanthus and Tonka Bean.