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Guilty Eau de Parfum bottle Guilty EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2019 Year 2009
££ Price Tier ££
Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose Eau de Parfum bottle Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Guilty EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose EDP
This flanker offers a lighter, brighter alternative to the original Flowerbomb, perfect for summer. While some find it less impactful, its fresh take on the familiar DNA makes it a lovely, romantic choice, albeit with some divisiveness over its drydown and perceived 'cheapness' by some.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Guilty EDP
Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 36% vs 25%
Bergamot 29% vs 24%
Only in Guilty
Mandarin 34%
Only in Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose
Tea 28% Tangerine 23%
Shared Notes
Rose 20% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 51% vs 58%
Amber 48% vs 41%

Accords

Guilty Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose
62%
Citrus
100%
Rose
95%
93%
Floral
84%
Green
74%
70%
Powdery
Patchouli
68%
Fresh
58%
Woody
56%
Amber
52%
Citrus shared
62%
100%
95%
Floral shared
93%
84%
74%
70%
68%
58%
56%
52%

Performance

Guilty Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Guilty

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

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.

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its lighter composition and moderate longevity make it suitable for casual wear and dates, as it's not overpowering. However, the prominent floral and citrus accords, coupled with lighter sillage, make it less ideal for formal events and not quite robust enough for high-impact office environments.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Guilty EDP
Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose EDP
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