Is Rasasi Sotoor Taa' a dupe of Gucci Guilty Pour Homme?
Gucci Guilty Pour Homme (2020) and Rasasi Sotoor Taa' share a strikingly similar DNA, but diverge in price and boldness. Gucci offers a more refined and floral presentation, justifying its premium price for some. Sotoor Taa', on the other hand, amplifies the original's mass appeal with enhanced performance at a budget-friendly price. The key difference lies in Gucci's subtle complexity versus Sotoor Taa's bolder, more projecting character. If you want a statement scent with designer prestige, go Gucci. Choose Sotoor Taa' for an accessible, high-performing dupe.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Guilty Pour Homme
- Sotoor Taa'
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You appreciate subtle nuances and a more refined composition.
- You prefer designer fragrances and the Gucci brand appeal.
- You want a more subdued scent for professional settings.
- You want a long-lasting fragrance at a fraction of the price.
- You prefer a bolder, more projecting scent.
- You want a compliment-getting fragrance for everyday wear.
A daring reinvention of a masculine floral - spicy and fresh yet grounded by woody depth, this is a statement scent for men unafraid to stand out with refined style.
This is a serious contender for a signature scent. Rasasi really nailed the Gucci Guilty DNA and cranked up the performance, making it an absolute steal. It's a mass-appealing compliment-getter, divisive only if you dislike the original, otherwise it's pure gold.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Rose
23% share of the perfume
Salt
13% share of the perfume
Vinegar
12% share of the perfume
Allspice
3% share of the perfume
Heart Notes
Lavender
11%
vs
9%
Orange Blossom
10%
vs
10%
Patchouli
10%
vs
10%
Neroli
8%
vs
3%
Cedar
8%
vs
6%
Rose
23% share of the perfume
Salt
13% share of the perfume
Vinegar
12% share of the perfume
Allspice
3% share of the perfume
Rose
23% share of the perfume
Salt
13% share of the perfume
Vinegar
12% share of the perfume
Allspice
3% share of the perfume
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The floral and spicy freshness makes it especially suitable for spring and fall, while the woody warmth provides some versatility for cooler days. Its moderate intensity can be too much for peak summer but is not quite rich enough for deep winter.
Occasions
Balanced projection and a modern, slightly daring floral-spicy character make this ideal for date nights and social events. It may be a bit charismatic for strict office settings and not fresh enough for sports.
Seasons
A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
Occasions
Its versatile fresh-aromatic profile makes it suitable for almost any occasion, particularly casual and office wear. While its strong performance might be a bit much for some formal settings, the mass appeal and compliment factor make it great for dates or general wear.
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 9 notes, including Orange Blossom, Cedar, Patchouli
Adds allspice and rose, drops amber and cardamom
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Guilty Pour Homme EDP
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