Gucci 2023 EDP

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Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme

by Quentin Bisch , Nathalie Gracia-Cetto

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Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Quentin Bisch and Nathalie Gracia-Cetto. Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme opens with Orange Blossom, Nutmeg, and Allspice, settles into a heart of Iris and Osmanthus, and dries down to a base of Ambroxan, Patchouli, Vanilla, and Benzoin. Gucci's Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

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.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Modern
  • Warm
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Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Orange Blossom39%
Nutmeg33%
Allspice29%
Heartas listed
Iris55%
Osmanthus45%
Baseas listed
Vanilla27%
Ambroxan27%
Benzoin25%
Patchouli21%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme is a lavish blend where plush orris butter and orange blossom swirl above a potent, creamy vanilla and amber base. Smoky nutmeg and spicy pimento ignite the opening, while the heart exudes a noble, powdery floral richness with osmanthus adding a subtle suede nuance. Anchored by Ambrofix, benzoin, and a patchouli overdose, the drydown is dense, enveloping, and sensually sweet, radiating a confident, modern masculinity with a luxurious, lingering sillage.

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