Is Perfume Parlour Florence Notoriously Dark a dupe of Gucci Guilty Black Pour Femme?
Gucci Guilty Black Pour Femme EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | M |
| 2013 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Florence Notoriously Dark EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Gucci Guilty Black Pour Femme
- Florence Notoriously Dark
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Which Should You Buy?
Don't let the name fool you, this isn't some dark, mysterious femme fatale scent. It's a surprisingly soft, sweet, and fruity juice with a confusingly edgy marketing campaign. Expect a pleasant, if not groundbreaking, everyday scent that's a crowd-pleaser for those who like their fruits with a warm hug, but don't expect it to turn heads from afar.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Gucci Guilty Black - a floral fragrance led by Lavender, with aromatic depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and fresh, yet warm, nature make it suitable for casual wear and dates without being overpowering. While not ideal for formal events due to its sweet and fruity profile, it's generally inoffensive enough for an office setting if applied lightly. Its poor longevity as an EDT limits its use for sport.
Seasons
The floral character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its floral, aromatic signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.
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.
Shares 1 of its 6 notes, including Patchouli
Adds cedar and green notes, drops amber and caramel
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Florence Notoriously Dark EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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