Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme by Gucci

Top quality. Smells elegant and refined, very masculine. The downside is performance: average-to-low projection and it fades after two hours. Longevity is better; it lasts hours on skin and days on clothes. Note: I have an old batch, so there might be reformulations that usually lower quality.

Guilty has hurt me due to a lack of creativity in the line, except for the Absolute (which I worship for breaking away from mainstream). Gucci hasn’t had original proposals in years; it smells interesting but reminds me of the countless ‘mysterious’ and ‘dark’ fragrances flooding the market. If not, I’ll just call it ‘Oud Intense’ or ‘Oud Royal’ and count on whatever gimmicks they come up with to stand out… The truth is, they’ve lost their Gucci essence with the discontinued fragrances, even their clothes have become cheap and bad-tasting.

Thanks to a forum swap with a fellow member, I finally got my hands on this perfume. I had my doubts about the Gucci brand and was way off base. It’s actually good, with a solid body and a touch of originality, though it reminds me of Kokorico (just sweeter right up against the skin). Pros: great scent, well-blended and well-constructed. Cons: pricey compared to the cheap Kokorico, and the sillage and longevity could easily be better.

I bought this Guilty flanker for the incredibly low price. It’s not groundbreaking or original, but it’s quite pleasant and versatile. It’s suitable for any occasion: if the price is tempting, I recommend it without hesitation. Scent 8/10, versatility 9/10, sillage 6/10, longevity 6/10.

Cedar, parsley, and lavender, all sweet with a citrus-floral opening. The blend quickly concentrates around these three notes. I resisted this Gucci line because the original didn’t do anything for me and I had my biases. Then I stumbled upon this surprise and added it to my collection; I really liked it. It’s not novel, but it has acceptable uniqueness. It opens citrusy, but by the two-minute mark, it shifts: a trio dominated by wood, followed by an amber-floral dry down, resulting in something ‘fruity, purple, sweet, and dark’. The trend is linear and slightly powdery, where the parsley seed shines with a sweet, semi-mentholated tone. Longevity is very good, with a pleasant presence without being a bomb. If it had more projection, it would be a bomb, so its intensity is notable. It works for four seasons, but avoid wearing it on hot days; better for evening or night. Perfect for fall and winter. It screams masculine without being alpha-male, more like a refined, distinguished executive with Gucci heritage. 9.5/10

Rich and delicious aroma, perfect for wearing at night, at dinner, a party, or something romantic.

Rich and delicious scent, perfect for wearing more at night than during the day. On a cool night, for a party, dinner, or something romantic, it fits right in.

Envy was an amazing perfume. What a shame they stopped making it.

I like it, it smells like things I already know, and it lacks originality, but I love its rugged style: powerful like the old school but modern. I detect lavender and citrus at the start, then woods and especially amber, with a camphoraceous and balsamic touch. It has good sillage and longevity. It works for any season except extreme heat and for any age. Gucci Classic smells the same but is less intense. I wish I had tried Envy; I read great comments, but it’s no longer available.