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Which Should You Buy?
Gucci’s Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme is a decadent, modern vanilla-amber floral that wears its intensity proudly. Unapologetically bold and enveloping, this is a fragrance for making statements and lasting memories.
A budget interpretation of Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme, built on the same sweet orange-blossom-and-vanilla heart. It captures the warm, powdery oriental signature but renders the iris-and-benzoin drydown flatter and a touch more synthetic than the designer original.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 5% |
| Floral | 29% | 34% |
| Fruity | 4% | 2% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 31% | 34% |
| Warm | 25% | 23% |
| Woody | 18% | 15% |
| Earthy | 14% | 12% |
| Animalic | 4% | 5% |
| Fresh | 3% | 6% |
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The warm, resinous vanilla-amber base and rich florals make this ideal for fall and winter, yet the citrus-floral top and powdery iris allow it to work in spring's milder weather. It may feel too heavy for hot summer days.
Occasions
The bold projection and luxurious, sensual profile make this perfect for dates and dressed-up evening events, while its smoothness allows stylish daytime or casual wear. Too rich and assertive for sport or very discreet office settings.
Seasons
The sweet vanilla, benzoin and orange-blossom warmth bloom in cooler autumn and winter weather rather than summer heat.
Occasions
Its warm, sensual oriental character suits evenings, dates and formal occasions over office routine or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Powdery, Woody accords and Orange Blossom, Nutmeg notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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