Fragrance comparison

Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme vs Journey

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 287 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme

Gucci

3.73218 votes

Rank #11,083 WoodyLavender

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Journey

Symétrie

3.1769 votes

Rank #23,432 AromaticHerbal

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Journey
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme5/7

Journey2/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme
Community sentiment: Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme
Longevity: Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Journey
Value for money: Journey
Versatility: Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci Guilty Essence Pour HommeGucci

JourneySymétrie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 218 votes

Have 56%Had 7%Want 36%

3.17/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 45%Had 28%Want 27%

Category winnerGucci Guilty Essence Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

35%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

9%Hate

218 votes

6%Love

43%Like

22%Ok

20%Dislike

9%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerGucci Guilty Essence Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityGucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme

SillageJourney

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value65

Category winnerJourneyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

lavender92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

patchouli69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

herbal92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, lavender and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderCoriander

Heart1 to 2 hours

Orange BlossomNeroli

Base2 to 4 hours

PatchouliCedar

Top

LavenderPepperItalian LemonCoriander

Heart

SageNeroliOrange Blossom

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Coriander, Orange Blossom and Neroli. Durations are only published for Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall75

Winter32

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer81

Fall38

Winter12

Day100

Night25

Category winnerGucci Guilty Essence Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex6

Women4

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,083

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#23,432

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerGucci Guilty Essence Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme is a clean aromatic fougere centered on fresh herbs, bright florals, and dry woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of French lavender softened by the herbal snap of coriander. As the crisp opening settles, orange blossom and neroli take center stage, giving the heart a smooth, b…

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Journey by Symétrie is a clean, aromatic fragrance for men that centers on a soapy blend of lavender and Italian lemon. Launched in 2017, it provides a refreshing burst of pepper and sage that settles into a dry cedar and patchouli base. It is a reliable, office-safe choice for those who prefer an unobtrusive, just-sh…

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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 Essence Pour Homme or Journey?

Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme is rated 3.73/5 from 218 votes; Journey is rated 3.17/5 from 69 votes. Choose Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme for a woody and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Journey for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme or Journey?

Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme lasts longest (Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme 55/100, Journey 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme or Journey?

Journey projects furthest (Journey 56/100, Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme and Journey smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, lavender and patchouli accords. Common notes include Lavender, Coriander, Orange Blossom and Neroli.

Is Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme or Journey better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme is the stronger pick. Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme suits daytime wear; Journey suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme and Journey?

Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme has top notes of Lavender and Coriander, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Neroli, a base of Patchouli and Cedar. Journey has top notes of Lavender, Pepper, Italian Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Sage, Neroli and Orange Blossom, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Cedar and Amber.