Men
Gucci Guilty Absolute
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Gucci Guilty Absolute by Gucci is a woody oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 2017, the nose behind this creation is Alberto Morillas. The top notes are leather; the heart notes are cypress and patchouli; and the base notes are a woody accord and vetiver.
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- Positivo 79%
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- Neutral 5.3%
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Somewhere they said it smells like a stable, and it’s exactly that—it’s a very animal leather. The patchouli stands out a lot in the late-mid phase. It’s a work of art from a realistic point of view, meaning it recreates a very real leather scent, one that hasn’t been treated yet, or an animal in its cage.
To wear this fragrance, you need bulletproof personality. Ninety percent of people won’t like it. More than that, 95% of the women you cross paths with won’t like it—but you’ll probably be ready for that and for the comment that you smell like freshly polished shoes. People (especially women) don’t like challenging or niche aromas. Most prefer Bleu de Chanel, Dior Sauvage, or Acqua Di Gio. However, if you chose this and wear it anyway, it’s because you want to be different from the herd. Of course, to wear it, you need some leather in your outfit (and no, a leather bracelet isn’t enough). It’s also clear this is impossible to wear in non-cold climates (unless you want to drown). I’ve always thought that when you dress, you’re trying to project an image. Those who say they don’t choose what they wear are also projecting an image, after all, they chose those clothes for a reason. The same goes for perfumes: in the case of Gucci Guilty Absolute, if you chose it, there’s a reason.
Part 1: Your obsession with the impossible romance. Something you have with those stories of unattainable love. In movies, in books, in real life. Like when you fell for that Colombian girl living 2,939 km away, or when you loved trying with older women to taste affairs destined for failure. There’s something about the impossible that fascinates you. Couldn’t you fall for Dior Sauvage or something with longer staying power? You had to fall for another discontinued fragrance. Another love that’s about to expire… Gucci Guilty Absolute. Part 2: It’s crazy what you did; you bought the perfume blind, despite everyone inviting you to try it before spending the money. Your background includes Ombre Leather, Tuscan Leather, and Irish Leather by Memo. You’ve read ‘It’s another kind of leather.’ You open the box, and a strong woody aroma hits you. Your expectations are high. You spray. It’s a kick to your nose. Gucci Guilty Absolute slams your senses with leather and woods—a dense, resinous aroma evoking roughness. It’s at the 2-hour mark that patchouli emerges, and you perceive that animal side, which you can define as sexy sweat, like the sweat left on a leather jacket in the heat. On your skin, you can detect it after 8 hours and have faint traces the next day. On clothes, it can last days. Indeed, it has a very cowboy vibe but also possesses a vintage elegance aura. It’s with this perfume that you validate the rule more than ever: ‘without the right attitude, the perfume will use you, not you the perfume’ (more or less the same words). Is it difficult? Yes. Is it wearable? Of course? What about the outfit? Semi-formal, totally nocturnal; it looks perfect with a leather jacket (preferably an old one). Recommended? Only if you enjoy challenging aromas. Blind buy? Absolutely not. Try a decant and use it for a few days before buying, but hurry up because yes, like everything good in life, it’s discontinued. What is it like? Dark Lord is almost similar but with a bit more body from the rum. The Voice of the Snake is very similar but with that heavy smoky aroma. It’s a whole olfactory experience. A sensory adventure. Your impossible love, your finished romance.
Since the first Fahrenheit by Dior, I haven’t found anything so special. Leather, leather, and more leather. Just like in Fahrenheit, the violet notes give it that ‘gasoline’ touch; here, I don’t know what it is or if it’s a mix of all the notes that gives me a vibe like an old-school mechanic’s shop… I don’t know how to describe it, but I love it. It’s a brutal aroma that deserves to go down in perfume history.
Here, there are no half-measures; it’s the fragrance of the ‘no’s.’ If you want to please the average neurotypical person, it’s not your fragrance. If you want to perfume yourself for a date without knowing the other person well, it’s not your fragrance. If you believe perfuming is only for receiving compliments, it’s not your fragrance. If you think visiting a cobbler is just going to a furniture store to store shoes, it’s not your fragrance. If you believe polishing shoes, bags, or leather jackets is something for old, greasy people, it’s not your fragrance. If you’re vegan, you won’t like this. If you’re one of those whose sweat smells like roses, who buys gym clothes, pairs them with sneakers, and at least once took a selfie in the locker room for Instagram, it’s not your fragrance. If your iPhone is the second thing you love after your tuned ‘Buga’s’ new exhaust, then Gucci Guilty Absolute is an option for the leather seats you bought, but not for personal use. It’s a monolithic fragrance with an unmistakable entry of vegetable-tanned cowhide where the polish didn’t remove the aroma of tannins. Something unlikely for young or middle-aged people in developed countries to have known: it smells like a luxury shoe and leather clothing store, the kind where once the guarantee that the garment would outlive you went hand-in-hand with the artisan making it by hand and adapting it to your body. I don’t know if such stores exist today, though they probably do; nowadays, it’s not stylish for customers to perceive leather scents that smell like luxury leather. What about the patchouli, cypress, and base notes? Great, thanks, and send regards from the underworld. Feminine, masculine…? It hardly matters. It’s so feminine that your bifid lips, your gangster Russian neighborhood tattoos, and your Tarzan-like walk will, at best, bore her to death. It’s so masculine that your enviable silhouette, privileged intelligence, and rock-solid morals will convince her it’s better to talk to the ‘glasses’ girl who’s a bit overweight and knows Baudelaire. In other words, it doesn’t matter; focus on the person you are and show integrity, because that person is enjoying the moment and their fragrance. The time to wear Gucci Guilty Absolute is whenever you desire it, since it’s ideal for when you want to, especially since its projection has been tamed so it won’t bother anyone unless you’re so selfish you want to act like an idiot. Lasting power is acceptable for the price asked. One of the best things I’ve ever bought, truth be told.
A kick of leather to the pear and a work of art. Pure, hard leather—not Tom Ford with red fruits or white flowers. It smells like a mechanic’s shop, complete with a calendar of mines included. If your goal is to please women, don’t even think about it. Put this on, and you’re untouchable, brother. It’s a fragrance to enjoy for yourself, regardless of what others think.
Ignoring all recommendations and unable to test it in stores, I bought it blind. The opportunity came on Vinted UK: black anagram, great price, brand new, and sealed. I couldn’t be happier. It’s a new masterpiece by Mr. Alberto Morillas. Nothing like the rest of the Gucci Guilty line; the sensible move would have been a different name. It doesn’t smell like a stable, workshop, or cleaner—it smells like genuine leather and prominent cypress. A mature, bold, masculine, elegant fragrance with immense character. It breaks molds; even daring, that’s where its charm lies. Probably not born for the masses but for minorities. The best in Gucci’s catalog. They conceived a niche scent at designer pricing. Homogeneous, with minimal evolution; it becomes more woody, smoky, resinous, and leathery, though leather and cypress remain ever-present. Lasts 10+ hours on skin and over 2 hours of projection—noticeable. Perfect for confident wear in multiple occasions… and there I am, the absolute culprit. Not for summer unless you’re considering suicide; yes for the rest of the year. If you love leather, don’t think twice. I don’t know if the current version has been reformulated. Rating for its boldness and quality: 9.5/10. Cheers.
It’s already a classic and will go down in history with all due merit. It’s fantastic—a distinct yet incredibly elegant leather. I don’t buy into that workshop myth; I don’t smell it. To me, it’s exquisite. It’s not a beast; it’s solid but not untamable. Anyway, it’s a delight. If you’ve got charisma, this perfume multiplies it a thousandfold. Go for it without hesitation.
Last night I sprayed Gucci Guilty Absolute. This morning I woke up craving to eat bolts with gasoline. I brushed my teeth with my bike chain, put on a Siberian bear leather jacket, and headed to the UFC gym. I felt the urge to tattoo Motorhead on my back. Later, I cut my hair with a rusty machete while downing a liter of kerosene mixed with Manchester fluid. I went to play soccer at the gangsters’ pavilion in Batán prison—I didn’t score, but I broke two rivals, the ref, the coach, and the linesman. I came back exhausted, cooked dinner for my daughter, and sang her to sleep. I think the GGA effect is finally wearing off.
Opens with a brutal leather note mixed with herbal tones that smells like kerosene—reminds me of cleaning engine parts when taking them apart. It’s the exact same scent. Very masculine, but not as overpowering as people think. Projection is moderate: overwhelming for about half an hour, then settling into a moderate trail. After 4–5 hours, it stays close to the skin. It’s not a compliment bomb, but it wins over both men and women. I wear it in the morning during fall and winter. Not for night due to low projection. Works for formal or casual settings. Expensive in Argentina. Leather-forward, perfect for cold weather occasions. As they say: ‘not suitable for millennials.’ Cheers.
A fragrance to enjoy on cold days. Don’t buy it thinking you’ll get compliments from the female gender; it’s outside the ordinary in perfumery, but if you’re a lover of classic cars or motorcycles, it’s your perfume.
I’m a novice in perfumery, inexperienced, although I always had some perfumes in mind. I never let myself be carried away until two years ago, when its venom infected me. I started buying affordable, aromatic, woody, and citrusy perfumes, but above all, I became passionate about leathers. I haven’t had cars with leather upholstery due to economy, nor the obsession; I’m practical (except now with perfumes). I loved the smell of new leather wallets, jackets I could afford, shoes in the 80s and 90s, even sneakers, mostly leather. Entering a leather goods store was a delight. Reading reviews and following YouTubers, everyone put this Gucci Guilty Absolute on a mythical pedestal. I wanted to smell it, impossible in a physical store, had to be brave and buy blind. Last year Zara launched the Oud collection by Alberto Morillas, and many said Elevated Oud was similar; I tried it and although it was a magnificent synthetic woody perfume, it didn’t smell like leather and didn’t convince me. I let time pass, watching from the sidelines, until this summer on vacation I entered a leather shop and took a shoulder bag. I carried it around half of Spain, with heat, rain, and some cold, and its smell accompanied me along with my citrus and summer perfumes, leaving a particular trail that intoxicated me and my wife started tolerating it. Upon returning, I asked for this wonder blind. As soon as it arrived, I sprayed it on my right wrist, next to my leather shoulder bag. What a wonder. At first, that smell comes out that seems like a mechanic’s workshop with grease and used parts, but soon clean leather from leather goods, a new jacket, boots, and shoes appear and dominate. It lasts hours without being offensive. I’ve had it for a week, use it every day, two sprays on the right wrist, and combine it with citrus summer scents on the rest of the body. It’s a treat, even in this hot August; I receive more compliments than ever, I don’t think it’s just because of Guilty Absolute, but it helps. (For those who say it’s only for autumn/winter).
It’s a good fragrance. The downside is that many don’t like it and it’s not youthful; it’s more for a manager or wealthy people.
Is men’s olfactory sense becoming too feminine nowadays? Everyone wants to smell sweet, like candies, vanilla, or honey. This smells like a real gentleman. I imagined it would be harder, but it’s not that much. It’s elegant and rich, very sophisticated leather, high-quality niche scent, and gives a lot of personality.
When I searched for ‘The Lovers Tale’ by Francesca Bianchi, I wanted challenging leather, saddler-style, but it had a powdery feminine touch I didn’t like. Now I found Gucci Guilty Absolute, and it’s exactly what I was looking for. It smells like what you see: leather, leather, leather, and wood in the background. It even smells like grease for shining shoes or a mechanic’s shop. I picture a raw leather jacket. If you’re looking for a leather perfume without more, this is it. It doesn’t last as long as the Gucci one, but longer than others from the house. About 6 hours, easy. It’s linear, no surprises, stays the same. Smells incredible if you like unusual scents. If you’re looking for a clean scent, it’s not for you.
Not for rich people, not for elegant folks, not for men of character. Why don’t they explain the scent and do comparisons? This smells like a small-town leather workshop: worked wood, tanned leather, diesel, animal leather, and burnt oil. Surprising? Yes, for achieving that scent in a perfume. Will the public like it? Most won’t. I bought a small decant on discount and it’s interesting, but many have tried it and most rejected it; some even covered their noses. Everyone is free to choose, as it acts differently on each skin. I like it, but don’t tell me it’s elegant, millionaire-level, or characterful; it’s pretentious. This smells like a saddler or a mechanic.
For those who say perfumes have no gender, gift this to your partner and watch their argument crumble. Leather, vetiver, cypress, patchouli, oud, and more leather! If this isn’t masculine, then such a thing doesn’t exist. An ode to leather, earthy from the vetiver, dissolved in patchouli and woods that with the leather create a greasy scent. A freshly oiled horse, a polished saddle, a stable, testosterone, and lots of character. That’s what Gucci Guilty Absolute smells like. Lasts 10 hours; the trail drops after the seventh hour because it starts as a bomb, then fades but stays in a bubble. For cold days, morning or afternoon, nothing universal. It can make people run if they aren’t used to leather. If you love the leather and vetiver notes, you have to try it.
I tried it yesterday in a decant because everyone was talking about it. Up close, the opening almost exploded in my nose. I imagined something wilder, but it’s unique, powerful, and full of character. It brings back childhood memories: shining shoes with my dad, going to the carpentry shop smelling solvents, helping with the truck’s mechanics, smelling oil, tires, and gasoline. Basically, it smells like new shoes polished with brown wax in the sun, dirty hands from the car engine, in a wood workshop. It’s original and rich, a gem. Complicated to wear and you won’t get compliments, but people will look at you and ask why you smell so elegant. It deserves a spot on the podium. I loved it at 27, it’s not for everyone and hard to wear, but olfactorily it’s the best. What a shame it’s no longer available.
I used to run through a wooded neighborhood near the Paraná River, full of weekend houses. One weekend there was a storm that knocked down several trees. The next day, everything was wet, the air humid and warm. I passed a huge, old cypress tree, destroyed by the storm with its roots torn out, maybe by lightning. The smell of that broken tree was this perfume: oily, rancid resin, turned-over damp earth, cypress, and pine needles. I don’t get the leather, just that.
I love it for how different it is. It’s a must for cold weather. Wood, suede, and an animalic touch. It’s exclusive and intense, giving a sense of security. Smells very unique, very niche, like being in a cabin in winter. Only for special occasions. Start with a little because it’s right on the edge of being loved or hated. Not for everyone.
Designer bottle in the niche category. Rough leather and woods. Longevity and sillage are very notable. Very linear fragrance, nothing mainstream, and meant only for special occasions; that’s its big handicap. Despite this, it’s a fragrance with personality, ideal for cold weather and casual outfits. True, it’s not for everyone or for receiving compliments, but for those who like the leather accord, here is its most authentic exponent.
Guilty Absolute, a well-executed and achieved leather accord; I expected it to be more overwhelming, but at least it delivers well, although it’s somewhat linear as it doesn’t evolve much, only turning a bit warmer and saltier at the end. Far from using it as a winter perfume, I see it as an olfactory experience. Here at the end, the leather note presents itself as a tribute to nature and human skill in working this material. It’s an aroma that evokes the elegance of an aged leather armchair, the force of a journey through rustic landscapes; it’s understandable why some associate it with certain solvents, and for others, the leather note becomes an olfactory poem, reminding us that in the art of perfumery, every essence tells a story, and every story leaves a mark on the senses. My favorite leather perfume remains CUO by Orto Parisi.
I think you could say it’s the leather of leathers. Definitely an animalic smell to a point; don’t expect it to smell like Ombre Leather, it’s more like its rougher brother, haha. Definitely a heavy scent; I’m not sure if I could wear it in my daily life. Maybe for trips to nature to match the environment? It reminded me of riding a horse, where you smell the animal and the saddle. It’s not an unpleasant smell, by any means, I just think it’s not for everyone’s taste.
Old lady powder from back in the day. Definitely not for casual wear. Needs a test first.
Just picked up a 150ml bottle for $59. Batch 2017. I’m so happy.
I managed to get a 90ml bottle from Batch 2017, what a beauty. That’s how Fangio would smell after a race. That leather that glorifies fragrance!
Unique, unmatched. Very strong, just how I like it. A leather scent leaning towards kerosene, sumptuously original and great for winter.
💥🖤 Gucci Guilty Absolute 🖤💥 Opens with leather, very green; you get the feeling of being in the middle of a lush, damp forest. Soon that herbal sensation calms down and delicious, quite noticeable solvent/camphor/mechanic shop chords emerge, reminding you of days when our dads polished leather shoes with black wax and let them dry. All accompanied by dark woody notes and green base accords that keep the aroma fresh. For me, it’s not a challenging scent, as leather is one of my favorites, and I own much more complex fragrances than this Guilty Absolute. It could go the way of Amber Kiso by DS&Durga, but here the leather is much more animalic than in the Gucci version, though the fresh herbal leather sensation is similar, obviously keeping the differences. For me, a misunderstood masterpiece by Morillas at launch, which people not used to more challenging aromas simply didn’t understand or appreciate. Hence its quick removal from commercial markets, although it’s still made for sale on platforms and relatively easy to find. A different scent that won’t please the majority, and I’m glad it’s so, and hasn’t become mass-market; obviously, the olfactory sense of 95% of the population isn’t prepared for slightly more challenging scents that stray from JPG, Rabanne, or Carolina Herrera. A pity, and a joy at the same time. Scent 9/10, Longevity/Trail 8/10, Value/Price 100/10. Designer bottle in the niche category. For me, a resounding yes 💯💯.
Big bottle size. Impactful.
We all know it’s reformulated, but it still slams hard. Just a couple of hours less longevity, but there it is: that dirty, greasy mechanic shop vibe that I absolutely love; hell yeah. To my nose, the cypress and patchouli give it that earthy nuance I enjoy, while the woods and vetiver push the leather to the edge. I’d wear this perfume if Negan from The Walking Dead did.
Another gem by Alberto Morillas. Not for everyone; don’t expect compliments because it breaks the mold. It’s a rebellious, tough perfume: boots, leather, jeans. The opening is unmistakable leather, even ‘dirty,’ followed by an earthy heart and old wood, closing with smoky vetiver. It follows the same style as Fahrenheit, with that garage smell. Worth having; it’s a shame they discontinued it.
Disappointing, I think it’s the reformulation’s fault. It projects nothing.
After wearing it for 5 months, it’s almost fresh (though not quite). When it dries down, it reminds me of Terre d’Hermes with leather. A great fragrance with 6 to 8 hours of longevity. I bought it for the love of art and because of the good price.
This is a gem, just as I imagined: a big green, earthy, woody, and smoky fragrance with a very subtle sweet touch at the base that makes it addictive. A must-have for leather lovers. To me, it’s totally unisex; it depends on the outfit and attitude. The fact that my circle doesn’t like it just makes me want it more.
I love it; it literally smells like freshly polished leather boots. If you like Fahrenheit or Gany, you’ll adore this. It lasts forever, though it lacks a bit of the punch compared to Fahrenheit. Got it at a great price, highly recommended.
Leather, green woody notes, and smoke. It smells incredible, though some might find it reminiscent of varnish. It has magic when worn in the air. With my reformulations, it lasts about 7 hours on skin and over 24 on clothes. Recommended!
One of the best colognes out there. Too bad they stopped making it in that format, though they did release a very similar niche version.
It’s new leather, a new jacket, brand-new boots. The opening is powerful and dense, but once it dries down, it clings to the skin. It’s wearable, but it takes character to appreciate it.
A true masterpiece by Morillas; what luck to have three bottles of the original formula before they changed it.
Bach 2023 smells like top-tier cured leather, an olfactory masterpiece. It’s not a beast in projection, but if you appreciate perfumery, you have to try it.