The Gucci Guilty collection of perfumes is more than just a fragrance. They declare a deliberate lifestyle choice for the modern age. The best Gucci Guilty perfumes all share the same pink pepper, patchouli and amber as the original, yet introduce their own unique twist.
The first fragrance in the collection, Gucci Guilty Eau de Toilette, was released back in 2010. This is a dark and rather daring oriental floral feminine fragrance blended with seductive powdery floral notes, spice and fruits.
Several glamorous additions have expanded the collection, including the 2022 launch of Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Femme. Each Guilty fragrance will awaken the nonconformist lurking inside you, as some rules are meant to be broken.
- 7 Best Gucci Guilty Perfumes Reviewed
- 1. Gucci Guilty Eau de Toilette
- 2. Gucci Guilty Pour Femme Eau de Parfum
- 3. Gucci Guilty Pour Femme Intense Eau de Parfum
- 4. Gucci Guilty Love Pour Femme Eau de Parfum
- 5. Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme Eau de Parfum
- 6. Gucci Guilty Black Eau de Toilette
- 7. Guilty Love Edition MMXXI Pour Femme Eau de Parfum
- So, What Is The Best Smelling Gucci Guilty Perfume?
- Gucci Guilty Official Promo
- Conclusion
- Further Reading
7 Best Gucci Guilty Perfumes Reviewed
With exotic fruits and florals combined with attention-grabbing spice, the best Gucci Guilty perfumes are dark, captivating and sexy. We review 7 that deserve your attention, including the new 2022 Intense Pour Femme.
1. Gucci Guilty Eau de Toilette
Review
Gucci Guilty Eau de Toilette was the first Guilty scent to be released in 2010. Aurelien Guichard is the nose behind this oriental floral fragrance, a glamorous mix of fruity, floral and spicy notes.
The bright and spicy opening of fresh orange and pink pepper is genuinely stunning and leaves you wanting more. Soon, an exotic floral heart of powdery lilac and woody geranium emerge, softened by juicy peach. Sweet jasmine also makes a cameo appearance.
Upon full dry-down, a sensually charged base of intoxicatingly earthy patchouli and warming amber cast their magic. At the same time, a hint of musk and vanilla adds a touch of class to this overall sexy feminine fragrance.
As for when to wear, although Gucci Guilty Eau de Toilette leans more towards autumn/winter, I feel the peach and powdery lilac injects an early spring feel.
Longevity is not incredible, only 3+ hours on the skin with soft projection and sillage. You can extend this by applying body lotion to your skin first, and also spray on clothing (just watch out for staining)
Overall, Gucci Guilty Eau de Toilette is a classy, sexy feminine fragrance that is not too overpowering. Would make an alluring signature fragrance.
Top Notes:
Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper, Bergamot
Mid Notes:
Geranium, Peach, Lilac, Black Currant, Jasmine
Base Notes:
Patchouli, Amber, Vanilla, White Musk
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2. Gucci Guilty Pour Femme Eau de Parfum
Review
Gucci Guilty Pour Femme Eau de Parfum shares much of the same DNA as the original Eau de Toilette and was released in 2019. More powdery floral than spicy, this EDP version is both sexy and sophisticated with a vintage feel.
The opening is a more sedate version of the EDT yet still bright, with orange and pink pepper in equal measure. A beautiful floral heart of sweet lilac, powdery violet and woody geranium bloom to great effect.
Upon dry-down, a rather glamorous base of vibrant patchouli and warm amber adds a touch of decadence. Elegant and classy.
As for when to wear, Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum, in my opinion, is an any-season fragrance. The trio of floral notes work amazingly in the spring/summer, and the patchouli/amber base adds depth for the winter.
Longevity is far better than the original EDT, so you can expect to get 5+ hours of performance from the EDP version. Sillage and projection are also good, certainly not a skin scent, but not a room clearer.
Overall, Gucci Guilty Pour Femme Eau de Parfum is an elegant, feminine fragrance with a powdery floral twist that gives a real vintage vibe. Effortlessly classy and I dare say a future classic.
Top Notes:
Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange
Mid Notes:
Lilac, Geranium, Rose, Violet
Base Notes:
Patchouli, Amber
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3. Gucci Guilty Pour Femme Intense Eau de Parfum
Review
New for 2022, Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Femme Eau de Parfum is a seductive Ambery Floral Woody fragrance incorporating contrasting zesty and sweet fruits to magnetising effect.
An opening of fresh mandora orange, powdery iris and sweet lychee demand attention; one of my favourite openings. A floral heart of plum is supported by ylang-ylang and tuberose that are both girly and utterly romantic.
Soon, a sensual base of vanilla and vetiver takes over with its flamboyant warmth and richness. Earthy patchouli is also present but does not overpower. Settles to a sweet and seductive blend of fruit, flowers and vanilla. Wow!
As for when to wear, this is an incredibly sexy and daring feminine fragrance that is perfect for evening wear, especially autumn/winter. Deserves to be worn when you are all dressed up and ready to impress. Think fancy evening meal or a romantic trip to the theatre.
The performance of this fragrance is excellent. You can expect 6+ hours of longevity with good sillage and projection.
Overall, Gucci Guilty Pour Femme Intense Eau de Parfum is an addictive and intoxicating feminine fragrance that is sexy and edgy. Well worth the investment, I love it.
Top Notes:
Mandora, Violet, Lychee
Mid Notes:
Plum, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose
Base Notes:
Vanilla, Patchouli, Vetiver
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4. Gucci Guilty Love Pour Femme Eau de Parfum
Review
Gucci Guilty Love Pour Femme Eau de Parfum is a bright and breezy chypre floral fragrance. It blends raspberry and violet notes with musk and other florals for a luxurious feminine experience. The nose behind this fragrance is master perfumer Alberto Morillas.
The opening is airy with fresh floral notes of narcissus combined with light zesty fruits. A romantic heart of soapy violet and sweet jasmine soon emerge, and the initial raspberry becomes more prominent.
Upon dry-down, a musky base with earthy patchouli and a hint of warm amber add a feeling of elegance and style.
As for when to wear, Gucci Guilty Love is an extremely versatile fragrance that is perfect for spring/summer and even the less chillier months during autumn. More of a daytime scent, so think shopping trips, romantic lunches, a trip to the museum, and even an office scent.
I found that that longevity is a more than reasonable 5+ hours with good sillage and projection, so an excellent all-round performing fragrance.
Overall, Gucci Guilty Love is an elegant soapy floral fragrance with a touch of flirtiness thrown in for good measure.
Top Notes:
Bergamot, Grapefruit, Watery Notes, Raspberry, Narcissus
Mid Notes:
Violet, Jasmine Sambac, Flower Petals
Base Notes:
Musk, Patchouli, Amber
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5. Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme Eau de Parfum
Review
Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme Eau de Parfum is an aromatic combination of fruits and woods with a floral hint. Released in 2018, the perfume nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas.
The opening is both spicy and fruity with juicy notes of blackberry, crisp bergamot and pink pepper. A well-balanced heart of delicate rose entwined with a forest smell of green cypress and woody notes.
Upon dry-down, the intoxicating sweet yet musky scent of patchouli and warm amber add depth and a sense of romance.
As for when to wear, more spring/summer/autumn and not so much a full-on winter scent, in my opinion. A very versatile fragrance that works well for daywear or nightwear indoors or the great outdoors. A great choice of perfume for summer parties and romantic nights out.
Performance of Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme is 4+ hours with good projection and sillage, so nothing to complain about here.
Overall, Guilty Absolute Pour Femme Eau de Parfum is an elegant feminine chypre floral fragrance with a sultry edge. Its combination of fruity/woody notes, in particular, give it an almost niche feel. Dark, sexy, and intoxicating
Top Notes:
Blackberry, Bergamot, Pink Pepper
Mid Notes:
Bulgarian Rose, Cypress, Woody Notes, Vetiver
Base Notes:
Amber, Indian Patchouli
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6. Gucci Guilty Black Eau de Toilette
Review
Gucci Guilty Black Eau de Toilette is a fragrance for the night-owl lurking inside of you. Launched in 2013, nose Aurelien Guichard incorporates pink pepper coated berries to significant effect for a wickedly rich and sensual experience.
A sweet opening of red berries is offset by a generous sprinkling of pink pepper. A heart of raspberry dominated the mid, with a hint of powdery violet and sweet lilac providing just a hint of floral.
Although this fragrance starts life reasonably sweet, a base of deeply intoxicating patchouli and warming spices amber emerge upon dry-down to completely pivot the initial girly/sweet opening. Once fully settled, Guilty Black becomes darker, deeper, and downright sexy as the hours go by.
Gucci Guilty Black Pour Femme is more of an evening fragrance for the chilly days during autumn/winter. Well worth getting dressed up for as makes you feel sexy and powerful. Best worn for dates, parties and any other fancy occasion.
You can expect 4+ hours of performance with discreet but noticeable sillage and projection. This fragrance got lots of compliments when I wore it.
Gucci Guilty Black Eau de Toilette is an incredibly dark and sexy fragrance, more like Guilty’s naughtier sister.
Top Notes:
Pink Pepper, Red Berries
Mid Notes:
Raspberry, Peach, Violet, Lilac, Red Currant
Base Notes:
Patchouli, Amber, Caramel
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7. Guilty Love Edition MMXXI Pour Femme Eau de Parfum
Review
Guilty Love Edition MMXXI Pour Femme Eau de Parfum is a bright combination of citrus and flowery notes that settles into a sensual warming base. The nose behind this fragrance is perfumer Alberto Morillas. Released in 2021.
A bright opening of zesty mandora orange and bergamot are dusted with pink pepper to add a little bite. A heart of lilac and violet bloom to add a delightfully powdery feminine floral feel.
Upon dry-down, geranium oil slowly reveals its green/floral aroma, plus warming amber and earthy patchouli cast their Guilty magic.
As or when to wear, Guilty Love Edition MMXXI Pour Femme is more of a daytime fragrance for spring/summer.
Performance is only moderate, the longevity is 3+ hours with discreet sillage and projection. Don’t let that put you off as this fragrance gets compliments galore and you can always reapply as things fade away.
Overall, Guilty Love Edition MMXXI Pour Femme is a cheerful, feminine citrus/floral fragrance that loses none of the Gucci Guilty vibe.
Top Notes:
Mandora, Bergamot, Pink Pepper
Mid Notes:
Lilac, Violet, Geranium
Base Notes:
Patchouli, Amber
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So, What Is The Best Smelling Gucci Guilty Perfume?
The best smelling Gucci Guilty fragrance is Gucci Guilty Pour Femme Eau de Parfum. This now-classic fragrance opens with orange and bergamot dusted with pink pepper. A floral heart of violet and lilac settles into a decadent base of sensual patchouli and amber. Longevity is 5+ hours.
Gucci Guilty Official Promo
Take a moment to check out the official Gucci Guilty promotion and enjoy the super retro vibe they have going on whilst shopping!
Conclusion
Each fragrance in the Gucci Guilty perfume collection shares the same overall DNA as the original, yet brings something new, individual and exciting. Don’t forget to check out my comparison of Gucci Bloom vs Gucci Flora if you fancy something for spring/summer!
Some Gucci Guilty fragrances are more floral, others are fruitier or woodier, yet each is breathtakingly captivating and feminine thanks to the sensual combination of pink pepper, patchouli, and amber that they all share. As an alternative, Cartier is more than just exquisite jewellery and elegant timepieces, the Cartier fragrance collection is well worth checking out.
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Can you please please tell me the difference between Gucci Guilty EDT 2010 version and the 2021 EDT version, do they both have jasmine? The Jasmine in the 2010 version really stands out with my skin chemistry. Fragrantica says both EDT versions have Jasmine but Gucci.com lists no Jasmine in their EDT. I know the EDP doesn’t have jasmine. Thank you for your time:):)