Is SMEL. Guilty a dupe of Gucci Guilty?
Guilty EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Guilty EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Guilty
- Guilty
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Which Should You Buy?
A lush, multifaceted floral that balances creamy lilac and powdery violet with a zesty citrus spark and a sensual, ambery base. Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum is both assertive and romantic, perfect for women who want a bold yet refined signature.
Copycat's Guilty reproduces the berries-pink pepper-patchouli shape of Gucci Guilty's original reasonably faithfully, though it comes across softer and less punchy than the flagship's more assertive fruity-floral character.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Its lush florals and subtle citrus are ideal for spring and fall, but the amber and patchouli warmth also carry well into cooler months. Summer wear is possible thanks to the lively citrus and fresh spicy opening, though its powdery richness is not the best fit for extreme heat.
Occasions
The floral and powdery heart is inviting for dates and social occasions, while moderate projection and elegant freshness make it office-appropriate. Its sensual warmth is less suited to sporty or highly formal black-tie events.
Seasons
A fruity-floral with an earthy patchouli undertone that transitions well between spring and autumn; less suited to peak summer heat.
Occasions
Sweet and approachable enough for casual daytime wear and dates; not sharp or distinctive enough to be a strong office or formal choice.
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 5 of its 7 notes, including Patchouli, Amber, Violet
Adds raspberry and red fruits, drops bergamot and geranium
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