Fragrance comparison

Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Homme vs Kaotic

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 99 ratings analysed

Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Homme

Gucci

3.4896 votes

Rank #19,841 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

76%scent match

Very similar

Kaotic

Chris Adams

2.673 votes

Rank #69,616 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Homme
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kaotic
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Homme2/4

Kaotic2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci Guilty Studs Pour HommeGucci

KaoticChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 53%Had 27%Want 20%

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 9%Had 18%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

33%Like

5%Ok

33%Dislike

2%Hate

96 votes

0%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

67%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

LongevityGucci Guilty Studs Pour Homme

SillageKaotic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender90%

white floral80%

woody70%

aromatic60%

patchouli50%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

lavender69%

aromatic61%

Scent match76%Very similar · both citrus, lavender and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

Orange Blossom

Base3 to 4 hours

CedarPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

LavenderPepperCitrusesLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomFloral Notes

Base3-5 hrs

CedarPatchouli

Category winnerKaoticLongest dry-down: 3-5 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall60

Winter31

Day100

Night48

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,841

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#69,616

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGucci Guilty Studs Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Homme is a fresh, woody aromatic eau de toilette built around bright citrus, clean florals, and earthy woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of tart lemon alongside herbaceous lavender, creating a crisp and familiar barbershop freshness. As the opening settles, sweet orange blossom emerges …

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Chris Adams Kaotic opens with a sharp burst of lemon and crackling black pepper that grabs your attention right away. The first two minutes hit with a stinging alcohol flash before settling into clean, herbal lavender. It feels crisp. White floral notes and orange blossom bring a gentle soapiness through the middle, p…

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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 Studs Pour Homme or Kaotic?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Homme is rated 3.48/5 from 96 votes; Kaotic is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Homme for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kaotic for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Homme or Kaotic?

Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Homme lasts longest (Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Homme 62/100, Kaotic 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Homme or Kaotic?

Kaotic projects furthest (Kaotic 75/100, Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Homme 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Homme and Kaotic smell similar?

Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, lavender and white floral accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Orange Blossom and Cedar.

Is Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Homme or Kaotic better for summer or winter?

Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Homme suits daytime wear; Kaotic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Homme and Kaotic?

Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Homme has top notes of Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar and Patchouli. Kaotic has top notes of Lavender, Pepper, Citruses and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Floral Notes, a base of Cedar and Patchouli.