Gucci Guilty by Gucci

This perfume is a cliché bottled as scent. It’s for a woman who is no longer young, naive, or immature—the kind who dares to take risks. She wears heels and a briefcase, possibly in red or leopard print, oversized glasses, gold jewelry, and high-quality classic yet sensual clothes. Her second language is luxury and money. Women who know how the world works and how to profit from it. Nothing youthful about this.

Sophisticated. I’m updating my 2015 review: at 24, I found it too sober; it didn’t match me at all—I was wearing Converse and t-shirts and used lighter scents. Eight years later, the little bottle is back; I swapped it with my mom for another perfume, and the story changed. Now it represents me much better. It’s talcum-powdery, but it no longer smells like baby powder or Kenzo’s ‘Flower’; instead, it’s elegant and sophisticated, for an empowered woman. Pink pepper gives it character, while the vanilla-fruity base adds sweetness so it’s not annoying or smells like ‘old lady’. I made the mistake of wearing it in the heat, and it was a disaster—it became heavy; better suited for cool days to show off its beauty. Longevity is better in this climate. Today, I’m thrilled.

It’s okay, but it doesn’t fascinate me. If you love florals, you might like it. The opening is very strong and hard to distinguish notes, but after 10 minutes, you smell a lot of floral with a fruity touch that adds sweetness; it feels a bit flat, lacking many facets. In the dry-down, I only notice the Amber, which is the only thing I like 😅. Works better in cool seasons, elegant but not casual. Ideal for the office: an elegant woman who isn’t the center of attention, more wearable for daily life. It won’t disappoint, but it won’t impress either; if you’re looking for something original and imposing, this isn’t your pick. Very low projection, medium longevity (4-6h).

Seductive and glamorous. I first saw it in a commercial in 2010 with Evan Rachel Wood, whom I admire, and the marketing hooked me; I knew I wanted it. Although it was always on my wishlist, I didn’t dare to buy it; ten years later, I finally decided, and I have no regrets. It’s a subtle and sophisticated EDT, I think it could be unisex, but also quite sensual. I imagine a contemporary, mysterious woman wearing it. Lilac is the predominant note, beautifully balanced. It’s a spicy oriental floral with fruity touches. Ideal for evening wear, especially at elegant events. However, I wish it lasted longer. It maintains low longevity and a soft trail, considering its price. The presentation is superb, looks luxurious, and it is luxurious.

I’m wearing it today in winter, and as mentioned above, it smells like sweet candies. It’s soft and pleasant, though the opening is a bit heavy for me and passes through a very vanilla phase before becoming soft and pleasant. It doesn’t have a great trail or be very impressive, and perhaps its name is ambitious for what it is. Good for winter daily wear. I normally use Coco Mademoiselle, and this ‘talc’ scent seems less organic to me than Chanel’s; besides, although it might seem strange, Mademoiselle feels fresher. Anyway, I liked Gucci’s Guilty and will keep using it to see if I get used to it.

A pleasant surprise: it smells luxurious and exclusive, matching the packaging perfectly. The only downside is it lasts very little; for the price, it’s not worth it, but if you want to treat yourself, it’s worth trying.

I ignored Gucci Guilty for years due to negative reviews, but it surprised me. The opening wasn’t my thing, but when the lilacs and pink pepper arrive, it smells elegant and wearable: great for dates or winter daily wear. Key tip: spray sparingly because it’s not fresh, and if you overdo it, the powdery (musky) note becomes annoying. It reminds me of baby powder, but subtler. Curiously, I look vintage, like a 1920s flapper XD. Seriously, the longevity and sillage on me are good; I’m surprised others say it lasts only 3 hours. It’s quality, the lilacs are fine and delicious, but never buy blindly: you must test it. It’s only wearable if you dress up, not for sweatpants.

Smells very good, fresh, floral, and elegant. But it’s so subtle that you stop smelling it quickly (what a pity). Ideal for daily wear and for every woman.

I like Guilty, though it doesn’t excite me. Citrus opening that fades quickly, leaving an almost imperceptible base. Then comes the peach like a shooting star, followed by powdery lilacs reminiscent of Flower by Kenzo, which over time become more floral with a touch of patchouli, amber, and shy vanilla. It’s soft, feminine, and subtle; sillage and longevity are moderate to soft. Ideal for those seeking delicate flowers.

I love it! It lasts all day and projects incredible elegance.

One of my favorites: elegant, unique, and super sexy. The ultimate scent for seduction.

My girlfriend’s perfume… I love her, and with this scent, I love her even more. I don’t know many women’s perfumes, but Alien by Mugler, Chanel No. 5 New, Organza by Givenchy, Amarige by Givenchy, Grand Amour by Annick Goutal, and this Gucci are by far the best; I love smelling them on an attractive woman. I don’t wear it myself, so I can’t review it, but I know it well. If I had to rate it: scent 10, longevity 9. That said, the trail is medium-low, making it very intimate and skin-close.

I adore this perfume, its sweetness and elegance are 100%. I feel super confident when I wear it, and despite being an EDP, it lasts quite a while. I can already imagine the Parfum version would last forever. Plus, its scent doesn’t bore me, something that happens with other perfumes. 100% recommended for any taste and age.

I also detected a bit of baby powder. The pepper didn’t bother me at all. The peach, tangerine, and amber create a subtle, delicate, feminine sweetness that isn’t cloying. On my skin, it felt elegant and sophisticated; I thought it would be more casual, but it wasn’t. It had nothing to do with me; I felt like the perfume was dressing me. We just didn’t click. I gave the sample bottle to my mom, and on her, the scent is wonderful and highlights beautifully. This doesn’t mean it’s only for older women; perfumes are about personalities, not age. On my skin, longevity and projection were very scarce, skin-close, and didn’t last more than 3 hours; even I had trouble finding it. But on my mom, it worked very well. It’s all about pH.

It highlights the tangerine and peach; I never felt it was sophisticated or elegant. It could be used on a hot afternoon, I suppose, but I can’t find many occasions for it. As for being sexy, it leaves a lot to be desired.