Fragrance comparison

Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme vs The Jewel of Paradise

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 228 ratings analysed

Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme

Gucci

3.73218 votes

Rank #11,083 WoodyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

The Jewel of Paradise

Anfar London

4.5010 votes

Rank #41,766 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Jewel of Paradise takes 4 of 5 categories.

Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Jewel of Paradise
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme1/5

The Jewel of Paradise4/5

Ratings & consensus: The Jewel of Paradise
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Jewel of Paradise
Sillage & projection: The Jewel of Paradise
Value for money: The Jewel of Paradise
Versatility: Not scored
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

The Jewel of ParadiseAnfar London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 218 votes

Have 56%Had 7%Want 36%

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 32%Had 1%Want 67%

Category winnerThe Jewel of ParadiseRating 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

70%Love

10%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityThe Jewel of Paradise

SillageThe Jewel of Paradise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value77

Category winnerThe Jewel of ParadiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

lavender92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

patchouli69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

citrus91%

sweet83%

vanilla74%

caramel65%

aromatic56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and aromatic

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

BergamotNeroliPink PepperCoriander

Heart

Orange BlossomHoneysuckleJasmine

Base

VanillaCaramelSugarMusk

InformationalShared notesCoriander, 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

Spring63

Summer38

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex6

Women4

Men21

Unisex57

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,083

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#41,766

PerfumerMushtaque Anfar

Launched—

Reviews0

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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The Jewel of Paradise by Anfar London combines crisp bergamot and neroli with a thick gourmand base. Pink pepper and coriander provide a quick spicy kick right at spray-on. The heart settles into sweet orange blossom and jasmine before drying down into caramel, sugar, and musk. It offers a warm white floral profile bu…

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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 The Jewel of Paradise?

The Jewel of Paradise takes 4 of 5 categories. Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme is rated 3.73/5 from 218 votes; The Jewel of Paradise is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme for a woody and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Jewel of Paradise for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme or The Jewel of Paradise?

The Jewel of Paradise lasts longest (The Jewel of Paradise 84/100, Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme or The Jewel of Paradise?

The Jewel of Paradise projects furthest (The Jewel of Paradise 78/100, Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme and The Jewel of Paradise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Orange Blossom and Neroli.

Is Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme or The Jewel of Paradise better for summer or winter?

Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme suits daytime wear; The Jewel of Paradise suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme and The Jewel of Paradise?

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. The Jewel of Paradise has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Honeysuckle and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Sugar and Musk.