The smell in short
Main smell: floral and soft spicy. It opens with pink pepper and mandarin orange, moves to lilac and peach and dries down to patchouli and amber.
- Came out
- 2010
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Guilty notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Gucci Guilty EDT
Gucci is the house behind Guilty EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €164, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Tom Ford Black Orchid.
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Its style
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by soft spicy and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and soft spicy smells and notes like lilac and patchouli. Less obvious notes include bergamot, geranium and white musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.04 out of 5.
How far Guilty spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Armaf Club De Nuit Precieux 1 and Gisada Ambassador Intense spread further.
Is Guilty long lasting?
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Armaf Club De Nuit Precieux 1 and Gisada Ambassador Intense last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Gucci Guilty Elixir De Parfum lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like patchouli and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, fall, summer and winter. If you need something for winter, Gisada Ambassador Intense is a better fit.
Flankers and editions
There are 8 other versions of this perfume, released between 2011 and 2023.
If you like Guilty, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Armaf Club De Nuit Precieux 1 (7 shared notes), Gisada Ambassador Intense (8 shared notes), Natura Una Artisan (7 shared notes) and Tom Ford Black Orchid (9 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Armaf Club De Nuit Precieux 1 starts from €86.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
Is Guilty better for day or night?
Day. It suits work and daily wear.
Can men wear Guilty?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2010.
What is the difference between Guilty EDT and Guilty Elixir De Parfum?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.