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Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum vs Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme

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

Updated 1,982 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum takes 8 of 8 categories.

  • Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme

    Choose it for a woody and lavender character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum8/8
Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme0/8
Ratings & consensus
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Community sentiment
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Longevity
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Sillage & projection
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Value for money
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Versatility
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Note pyramid (duration)
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Fragranxe ranking
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Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Guilty Pour Homme Eau de ParfumGucci
Gucci Guilty Essence Pour HommeGucci
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.09/ 5 · 1,764 votes
Have 58%Had 12%Want 30%
3.73/ 5 · 218 votes
Have 56%Had 7%Want 36%
Category winnerGuilty Pour Homme Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
42%Love
36%Like
12%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate

1,764 votes

32%Love
35%Like
17%Ok
7%Dislike
9%Hate

218 votes

Category winnerGuilty Pour Homme Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityGuilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum

SillageGuilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value47
¤ Price value46
Category winnerGuilty Pour Homme Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
warm spicy92%
white floral84%
woody77%
lavender69%
citrus61%
woody100%
lavender92%
aromatic84%
white floral77%
patchouli69%
citrus61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, white floral and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
RoseRed Chilli PepperBalsamic VinegarSalt
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderOrange BlossomNeroli
Base3 to 4 hours
CedarPatchouli
Top30 to 45 minutes
LavenderCoriander
Heart1 to 2 hours
Orange BlossomNeroli
Base2 to 4 hours
PatchouliCedar
Category winnerGuilty Pour Homme Eau de ParfumLongest dry-down: 3 to 4 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer57
Fall98
Winter73
Day93
Night100
Spring100
Summer82
Fall75
Winter32
Day100
Night71
Category winnerGuilty Pour Homme Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men81
Unisex16
Women3
Men90
Unisex6
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#11,083

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerGuilty Pour Homme Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum by Gucci takes the original line in an unexpected direction by introducing a rich rose alongside spicy red chilli pepper, sharp balsamic vinegar, and a touch of salt. The opening feels crisp, slightly piquant, and clean. As the initial bite softens, classic middle notes of lavender, ora…

Reviews →

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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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, Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum or Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme?

Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum takes 8 of 8 categories. Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum is rated 4.09/5 from 1,764 votes; Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme is rated 3.73/5 from 218 votes. Choose Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme for a woody and lavender character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum or Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme?

Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum 63/100, Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum or Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme?

Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum 53/100, Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum and Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Orange Blossom, Neroli and Cedar.

Is Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum or Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear; Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum and Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme?

Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum has top notes of Rose, Red Chilli Pepper, Balsamic Vinegar and Salt, heart notes of Lavender, Orange Blossom and Neroli, a base of Cedar and Patchouli. 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.

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