Fragrance comparison

Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme vs Artisan Black

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 1,913 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme

Gucci

3.831,251 votes

Rank #2,412 CitrusAromatic

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56%scent match

Closely related

Artisan Black

John Varvatos

3.95662 votes

Rank #4,305 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme takes 5 of 8 categories.

Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Artisan Black
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme5/8

Artisan Black3/8

Ratings & consensus: Artisan Black
Community sentiment: Artisan Black
Longevity: Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme
Value for money: Artisan Black
Versatility: Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci Guilty Intense Pour HommeGucci

Artisan BlackJohn Varvatos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 1,251 votes

Have 47%Had 32%Want 21%

3.95/ 5 · 662 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerArtisan BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

1,251 votes

32%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

662 votes

Category winnerArtisan BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityGucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme

SillageGucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value59

Category winnerArtisan BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

lavender77%

amber69%

woody61%

citrus100%

white floral88%

woody77%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy53%

leather42%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

LavenderAmalfi LemonCoriander

Heart2 to 4 hours

African Orange FlowerNeroli

Base4 to 8 hours

AmberPatchouliVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

Blood OrangeTangerineAmalfi LemonWatermelon

Heart2-3 hrs

GingerAfrican Orange FlowerNeroliJasmineCardamomCoriander

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherVetyverWoody NotesWhite AmberKephalisPatchouliWhite MuskOrris Root

Category winnerGucci Guilty Intense Pour HommeLongest dry-down: 4 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer48

Fall100

Winter89

Day68

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day100

Night45

Category winnerGucci Guilty Intense Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

Men88

Unisex5

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,412

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews154

Overall rank#4,305

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews98

Category winnerGucci Guilty Intense Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme delivers a punchy aromatic opening built around sharp Amalfi lemon, clean lavender, and a subtle dusting of coriander. It quickly smooths into a distinctive heart where neroli and African orange flower lend a clean, sweet floral warmth that keeps the scent approachable. As it settles on…

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John Varvatos Artisan Black takes the sunny, breezy citrus DNA of the original Artisan and casts it in deeper shadows. A sharp splash of blood orange and tangy tangerine greets you first. It smells juicy. Then, bitter lemon and crisp watermelon introduce a sharp aromatic bite. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruit s…

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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 Intense Pour Homme or Artisan Black?

Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme takes 5 of 8 categories. Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme is rated 3.83/5 from 1,251 votes; Artisan Black is rated 3.95/5 from 662 votes. Choose Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Artisan Black for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme or Artisan Black?

Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme lasts longest (Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme 66/100, Artisan Black 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme or Artisan Black?

Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme projects furthest (Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme 59/100, Artisan Black 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme and Artisan Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Coriander, African Orange Flower and Neroli.

Is Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme or Artisan Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme is the stronger pick. Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme suits evening wear; Artisan Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme and Artisan Black?

Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme has top notes of Lavender, Amalfi Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of African Orange Flower and Neroli, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Artisan Black has top notes of Blood Orange, Tangerine, Amalfi Lemon and Watermelon, heart notes of Ginger, African Orange Flower, Neroli and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Vetyver, Woody Notes and White Amber.