Fragrance comparison

Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme vs Iskander

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 1,601 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

Iskander

Parfum d'Empire

3.93350 votes

Rank #6,909 CitrusAromatic

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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.
Iskander
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme5/8

Iskander2/8

Ratings & consensus: Iskander
Community sentiment: Iskander
Longevity: Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme
Value for money: Tie
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

IskanderParfum d'Empire

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 1,251 votes

Have 47%Had 32%Want 21%

3.93/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerIskanderRating 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

27%Love

51%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

350 votes

Category winnerIskanderMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityGucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme

SillageGucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

lavender77%

amber69%

woody61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

mossy65%

woody48%

earthy30%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

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

Top20-30 mins

CitronAmalfi LemonGrapefruitTarragonVirginia CedarMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

CorianderAfrican Orange FlowerNeroli

Base4-6 hrs

OakmossMuskAmber

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

Spring71

Summer100

Fall37

Winter8

Day100

Night23

Category winnerGucci Guilty Intense Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

Men65

Unisex35

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,412

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews154

Overall rank#6,909

PerfumerMarc-Antoine Corticchiato

Launched—

Reviews47

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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Iskander by Parfum d'Empire is a bright, sun-drenched woody chypre that opens with a tart burst of citron, Amalfi lemon, and bitter grapefruit. Created by perfumer Marc-Antoine Corticchiato, this scent captures the feeling of walking through a Mediterranean citrus orchard in early July. As the initial citrus blast set…

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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 Iskander?

Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme takes 5 of 8 categories. Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme is rated 3.83/5 from 1,251 votes; Iskander is rated 3.93/5 from 350 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 Iskander for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme or Iskander?

They last about the same: Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme 66/100, Iskander 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme or Iskander?

Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme projects furthest (Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme 59/100, Iskander 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme and Iskander smell similar?

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

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

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

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

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. Iskander has top notes of Citron, Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit and Tarragon, heart notes of Coriander, African Orange Flower and Neroli, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Amber.