Is Fragrance World Absolute Pour Homme a dupe of Gucci Guilty Absolute?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Gucci Guilty Absolute Eau de Parfum is a lavish, grown-up gourmand that fuses almond, vanilla and rum over a plush amber base. Not for the shy, it delivers potent warmth and sophistication with impressive presence and lasting power.
If you're after a properly grown-up, unapologetically masculine scent, this could be your new signature. It's a dark horse that punches above its weight.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Its rich, spicy vanilla and almond warmth thrive in cooler weather, making it perfect for fall and winter. The bold sweetness can feel cloying in the heat but is invigorating in crisp air, while spring evenings suit its opulent, deep character.
Occasions
With strong projection and a seductive, gourmand profile, it's best for dates or formal evening settings. Its intensity can overwhelm in close quarters like the office or for sporty activities, but it's an excellent choice for impactful presence.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
This scent's dominant woody and leather accords, alongside its generally strong character, make it a definite win for evening dates and formal events. It might be a little much for a crowded office, but could work for casual wear if applied sparingly.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Cypress, Patchouli, Woody Notes
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Guilty Absolute EDP
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Absolute Pour Homme EDP
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Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work