Guilty Eau de Parfum bottle Guilty
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F Gender F
2019 Year -
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Guilty
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 - Inspired by Chance
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Chanel's Chance (2003) - the Jacques Polge youthful round-bottle floral that became a modern Chanel staple, here translated into a pink pepper-citrus opening over jasmine and iris with a patchouli close. Honest dupe-fidelity for daytime feminine wear at a fraction of the designer price.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 18% 9%
Floral 30% 29%
Fruity 5% 10%
Green 5% 8%
Sweet 21% 17%
Warm 16% 12%
Woody 10% 13%
Earthy 19% 17%
Animalic 3% 8%
Fresh 14% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
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Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 36% vs 41%
Only in Inspired by Chance
Lemon 32% Pineapple 27%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 51% vs 32%
Amber 48% vs 22%
Only in Inspired by Chance
Vetiver 26% Musk 20%

Accords

Guilty Inspired by Chance
93%
Floral
85%
55%
Fresh Spicy
75%
70%
Powdery
50%
62%
Citrus
65%
Patchouli
55%
Floral shared
93%
85%
Fresh Spicy shared
55%
75%
Powdery shared
70%
50%
Citrus shared
62%
65%
55%

Performance

Guilty Inspired by Chance
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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.

Inspired by Chance

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Pink pepper-citrus opening lifts spring and summer; patchouli base extends to autumn. Winter feels light for the cold.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Fresh-floral feminine is built for office, casual day wear, and date; sport works in mild weather. Less suited to evening formal.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
83%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Fresh Spicy, Citrus accords and Pink Pepper, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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