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Guilty Essence Pour Homme

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Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2024. Guilty Essence Pour Homme opens with Lavender and Coriander, settles into a heart of Neroli and Orange Blossom, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Patchouli. Gucci's Guilty Essence Pour Homme carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A crisp, aromatic woody fougere that balances fresh lavender and florals with a backbone of patchouli and cedar. Modern, quietly assertive, and refined, it is a versatile daily driver for the stylish man.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Subtle
  • Sophisticated
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Guilty Essence Pour Homme Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lavender53%
Coriander47%
Heartas listed
Orange Blossom57%
Neroli43%
Baseas listed
Patchouli51%
Cedar49%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

The aromatic green-floral and woody structure makes it versatile for spring and fall, with enough freshness for summer evenings. It is less suited to winter's cold, as the projection and warmth are moderate, not enveloping.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its fresh woody-aromatic profile and moderate projection make it ideal for office and daily wear, while the clean florals and subtle spice lend confidence on dates. Less suited to sports or highly formal events due to restrained boldness.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli

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

Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme opens with a brisk fusion of lavender and spicy coriander, immediately evoking a sense of clean masculinity. Luminous orange blossom and neroli add a creamy, subtly sweet floral heart, while the base grounds everything with earthy patchouli and dry cedar. The result is a suave, contemporary fougere with an aromatic-green brightness and a woody backbone, blending freshness and warmth in equal measure. Not overpowering, it delivers a smooth, sophisticated presence for any occasion.

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Where to buy

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