Fragrance comparison

Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Platinum vs Imperial

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 135 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Platinum

Gucci

3.89124 votes

Rank #15,438 CitrusLavender

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58%scent match

Closely related

Imperial

Patrice Martin

3.0911 votes

Rank #65,913 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Platinum takes 4 of 5 categories.

Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Platinum
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Imperial
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Platinum4/5

Imperial1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci Guilty Pour Homme PlatinumGucci

ImperialPatrice Martin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 124 votes

Have 63%Had 16%Want 21%

3.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 57%

Category winnerGucci Guilty Pour Homme PlatinumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

41%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

124 votes

9%Love

36%Like

27%Ok

9%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityGucci Guilty Pour Homme Platinum

SillageImperial

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value32

Category winnerGucci Guilty Pour Homme PlatinumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender92%

white floral84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

lavender61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LavenderLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

Orange Blossom

Base3 to 4 hours

PatchouliCedar

Top

BergamotLavenderLemonBasilOrange

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomWhite Flowers

Base

VanillaCedarPatchouliAmberWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lemon, Orange Blossom and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Platinum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall71

Winter54

Day100

Night57

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex22

Women3

Men43

Unisex43

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,438

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#65,913

PerfumerPatrice Martin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGucci Guilty Pour Homme PlatinumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Platinum is a fresh woody aromatic cologne designed for everyday comfort. The composition opens with a sharp burst of crisp lemon and calming aromatic lavender. As the initial brightness settles, a clean heart of sweet orange blossom adds an airy floral lift. The drydown introduces a smooth fou…

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Imperial by Patrice Martin launched in 2018 as a woody chypre tailored for men who favor crisp, traditional perfumery. The fragrance opens with a sharp flash of bergamot, lemon, and aromatic basil, balanced by smooth lavender. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, orange blossom and white flowers emerge at the center…

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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 Pour Homme Platinum or Imperial?

Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Platinum takes 4 of 5 categories. Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Platinum is rated 3.89/5 from 124 votes; Imperial is rated 3.09/5 from 11 votes. Choose Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Platinum for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Imperial for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Platinum or Imperial?

Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Platinum lasts longest (Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Platinum 64/100, Imperial 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Platinum or Imperial?

Projection is very close: Imperial 58/100, Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Platinum 57/100 for sillage.

Do Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Platinum and Imperial smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Orange Blossom and Patchouli.

Is Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Platinum or Imperial better for summer or winter?

Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Platinum suits daytime wear; Imperial suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Platinum and Imperial?

Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Platinum has top notes of Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli and Cedar. Imperial has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Lemon and Basil, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and White Flowers, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Patchouli and Amber.