WHAT I SMELL: Gucci Guilty opens with skin bracing bergamot and citrus laden lavender (thankfully the lavender is light). Within a few minutes there’s a sugared layer of wood and patchouli added to the mix. At this point, Gucci Guilty is rather buoyant, refreshing and very accessible. After around 5 minutes, the sugared aspects begin to disappear and the fragrance flattens and becomes more woody and a bit salty, which is a nice touch as it makes the scent feel more part of your body than something that’s just sitting above it. I was expecting Gucci Guilty to be big and in your face. Instead, it’s surprisingly muted and understated making it very easy to wear.
From the Gucci website:
- a contemporary fougère fragrance
- top notes of lavender and lemon
- heart note of orange flower
- base notes of cedar wood and patchouli
Easy Living
WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: Living in uncomplicated ease.
THREE ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE GUCCI GUILTY: easy, understated, unremarkable
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT GUCCI GUILTY: Now Smell This, EauMG
BOTTOM LINE: With a name like “Guilty,” one would expect a fragrance that is decadent to say the least. In spite of its name, Gucci Guilty is about a harmless as a kitten. For a men’s fragrance, it’s OK as there is nothing unique about it which is too bad, because the opening starts off rather promising. But in the end, you’re left with a pretty quiet perfume that’s “just nice.”
- Bone Rating: 3 out of possible 5 bones
- Scent: Aromatic Fougere
- Nose: Jacques Huclier
- Classification: Masculine
- Expense: Varies. $62 for 50 ml Eau de Toilette
The Scented Hound 
January 23, 2015 at 1:23 pm
You know, I definitely think there’s a place for not too expensive, just nice perfumes. I probably won’t be trying this one, but thanks for the review!
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January 26, 2015 at 8:27 am
Sun Mi – You are absolutely correct. I think we perfumistas get caught up in the transition of a perfume and all the twists and turns that are involved. Most people just want something that’s easy to wear! I have found that the older I get, I am starting to follow that same suit.
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January 29, 2015 at 11:21 am
I must be an old soul because I’m already there 🙂
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January 23, 2015 at 4:33 pm
The hubband wears this a lot and really likes it. It is nice enough and I’d much rather smell this than some of his Windex scents. That’s what I call those clean, fresh things that are usually contained in blue bottles and have either fresh or sport in the name.
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January 26, 2015 at 8:30 am
Poodle – You’re right, those “windex” scents are the worst kind of chemical bombs. I could see how Guilty smells nice on him. Has he had a chance to try that new Valentino Uomo? I think he would really like it alot.
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