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Guilty Absolute Eau de Parfum bottle Guilty Absolute EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
M Gender M
2025 Year 2014
££ Price Tier ££££
Masculin Pluriel Eau de Parfum bottle Masculin Pluriel EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Guilty Absolute EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Masculin Pluriel EDT
This one's a bit of a mixed bag; some swear by its classic charm and modern barbershop vibe, while others are left wanting more for the price. If you want silky lavender and that clean, shaven feel, it delivers, but prepare for debates over its performance - 'beast mode' it ain't.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Guilty Absolute EDP
Masculin Pluriel EDT

Notes

Only in Guilty Absolute
Leather 100%
Only in Guilty Absolute
Cypress 52% Patchouli 48%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 46% vs 33%
Only in Guilty Absolute
Woody 53%
Only in Masculin Pluriel
Cedar 33% Patchouli 33%

Accords

Guilty Absolute Masculin Pluriel
Woody
100%
90%
Amber
75%
Sweet
Lavender
72%
Aromatic
69%
60%
Leather
49%
Earthy
56%
Patchouli
52%
45%
Nutty
100%
90%
75%
72%
69%
Leather shared
60%
49%
56%
52%
45%

Performance

Guilty Absolute Masculin Pluriel
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Guilty Absolute

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

Masculin Pluriel

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Despite mixed reviews on performance, its clean, understated barbershop profile is perfect for formal settings and the office, where subtlety is key. It's a versatile choice, but its elegance leans away from casual or sport, though some do wear it as a daily driver.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both share Patchouli, Leather, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Guilty Absolute EDP
Masculin Pluriel EDT
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