Fragrance comparison

Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Femme vs Why Not a Fougère

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 764 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Femme

Gucci

3.84733 votes

Rank #3,741 FloralVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Why Not a Fougère

Mark Buxton

3.7431 votes

Rank #38,828 AromaticHerbal

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Femme takes 5 of 8 categories.

Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Femme
Choose it for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Why Not a Fougère
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Femme5/8

Why Not a Fougère3/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour FemmeGucci

Why Not a FougèreMark Buxton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 733 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

3.74/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%

Category winnerGucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour FemmeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

30%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

733 votes

19%Love

52%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerWhy Not a FougèreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityGucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Femme

SillageGucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Femme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value39

Category winnerWhy Not a FougèreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

violet77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

herbal92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

VioletMandoraBergamot

Heart3 to 4 hours

WisteriaRoseOsmanthus

Base6 to 8 hours

Tonka BeanVanillaPatchouli

Top15 to 30 minutes

Cedar NeedlesPink PepperBergamotAngelicaPearMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

ChamomileGeraniumLavenderVioletSageMagnolia

Base3 to 4 hours

PatchouliNarcissusOsmanthusTonka BeanMusk

Category winnerGucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour FemmeLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer25

Fall100

Winter95

Day68

Night100

Spring73

Summer73

Fall100

Winter45

Day100

Night57

Category winnerWhy Not a FougèreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex7

Women89

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,741

PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched—

Reviews89

Overall rank#38,828

PerfumerDavid Chieze

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerGucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour FemmeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Femme delivers a concentrated blend of powdery florals and rich sweetness. The opening pairs sweet violet with bright mandora and crisp bergamot citrus. As it settles, floral layers of wisteria, rose, and osmanthus take over, creating a dense floral core. The base rests on warm vanil…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Femme or Why Not a Fougère?

Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Femme takes 5 of 8 categories. Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Femme is rated 3.84/5 from 733 votes; Why Not a Fougère is rated 3.74/5 from 31 votes. Choose Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Femme for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Why Not a Fougère for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Femme or Why Not a Fougère?

Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Femme lasts longest (Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Femme 71/100, Why Not a Fougère 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Femme or Why Not a Fougère?

Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Femme projects furthest (Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Femme 62/100, Why Not a Fougère 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Femme and Why Not a Fougère smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Violet, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Tonka Bean.

Is Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Femme or Why Not a Fougère better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Femme and Why Not a Fougère?

Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Femme has top notes of Violet, Mandora and Bergamot, heart notes of Wisteria, Rose and Osmanthus, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Patchouli. 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.