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Guilty - 65

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The Essence Vault Guilty - 65 is an Eau de Parfum. Guilty - 65 opens with Mandarin and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Geranium and Lilac, and dries down to a base of Amber and Patchouli. The Essence Vault's Guilty - 65 carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

A flatter, louder take on Gucci Guilty - the pink pepper and mandarin punch hits fast but fades within a couple of hours, and the lilac-patchouli heart never gets the powdery depth of the original.
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Guilty - 65 Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Guilty by Gucci
74%
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pink Pepper60%
Mandarin40%
Heartas listed
Lilac60%
Geranium40%
Baseas listed
Amber55%
Patchouli45%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A fruity-powdery floral that suits warmer months best, losing its lightness once the weather turns cold.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Bright and playful enough for daytime casual wear or a date, too soft-edged for a formal setting.

Ingredients and allergens

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Ethics and formulation

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About

Inspired by Gucci Guilty, No. 65 leads with a bright fizz of pink pepper and mandarin that mimics the original's opening almost note for note, then settles into a powdery lilac and geranium heart. Where the real Guilty builds a slow-burning amber-patchouli base with real tenacity, this version stays two-dimensional - the amber arrives early and sits close to skin rather than deepening over the wear. It captures the shape of Guilty's structure at a fraction of the price but trades away the original's projection and lasting power, making it a fine desk-drawer backup rather than a signature scent replacement.

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