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Shiyaaka Eau de Parfum bottle Shiyaaka EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
M Gender M
- Year 2013
£ Price Tier ££
Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme Eau de Toilette bottle Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Shiyaaka EDP
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some reckon it's a solid, clean, and ridiculously cheap gem, others call it pure synthetic nonsense. If you fancy a gamble on a polarising but potentially brilliant freshie, give it a whirl. Just be ready for that grandad soap vibe.
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Our Verdict - Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme EDT
This one's a proper mixed bag. Some reckon it's a perfectly pleasant, easy-to-wear freshie, while others find it generic and sorely lacking in performance. If you want a green, soapy scent, it'll do the job for an hour or so.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Shiyaaka EDP
Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme EDT

Notes

Only in Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme
Lavender 57% Coriander 43%
Shared Notes
Neroli 38% vs 25%
Only in Shiyaaka
Orris 32% Jasmine 29%
Only in Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme
Green 45% Orange Blossom 29%
Shared Notes
Cedar 37% vs 53%
Patchouli 29% vs 46%
Only in Shiyaaka
Vetiver 33%

Accords

Shiyaaka Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme
100%
Woody
79%
51%
Green
100%
94%
Aromatic
87%
89%
Fresh Spicy
51%
80%
White Floral
84%
Lavender
81%
61%
Citrus
65%
61%
Iris
58%
Earthy
Patchouli
57%
52%
Powdery
Herbal
51%
Woody shared
100%
79%
Green shared
51%
100%
Aromatic shared
94%
87%
Fresh Spicy shared
89%
51%
White Floral shared
80%
84%
81%
Citrus shared
61%
65%
61%
58%
57%
52%
51%

Performance

Shiyaaka Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Shiyaaka

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal Sport

Its clean, fresh, and often subtle projection makes it a strong office and casual choice, with many reviewers praising its professionalism. While not a loud performer, its elegant character allows it to work for dates and even some less stuffy formal events.

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh, inoffensive nature makes it suitable for office and casual wear, especially given its weaker performance. The lack of projection means it won't overpower on dates, but it's not impactful enough for formal settings. It's a good gym scent, as performance limitations mean it fades with your workout, rather than lingering too long.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Shiyaaka EDP
Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme EDT
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