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GucciEau de Parfum · EST. 2020

Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum

A warm, spicy aromatic masculine built on lavender, chili pepper, and orange blossom over a rich amber and patchouli base. The EDP delivers a bolder, sweeter take on the Guilty line.

NOSE: Alberto MorillasRELEASED: 2020RETAIL: $85 - $135
The Quick Answer

Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum opens on Lavender and Chili Pepper, moves through Orange Blossom and Neroli, and dries down to Amber and Patchouli. At $85 - $135 it is which sits at fair mid-range value, with long lasting (7h - 10h) on skin. A relatively safe blind buy for most wardrobes.

ADEGBE ANALYSIS SCORES

8.6
Expert
8.0
Longevity
7.8
Sillage
8.8
Versatility
9.5
Value

Scores are AdeGbe's editorial analysis based on composition, concentration and community-reported performance — not a single personal wear test.

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Approx. $0.85/ml — Based on the lowest street price ($85) over an assumed 100ml bottle for this concentration.

OLFACTORY PYRAMID BREAKDOWN

TOP NOTESFirst impression · 15–30 min
  • Lavender
  • Chili Pepper
  • Bergamot
HEART NOTESCore character · 2–4 hours
  • Orange Blossom
  • Neroli
BASE NOTESDry-down · 6–24+ hours
  • Amber
  • Patchouli
  • Cedarwood

EXPERT ANALYSIS — COMPOSITION & PERFORMANCE

AG
AdeGbe Fragrance Research Team Data-Driven Analysis
Olfactory composition & performance assessment
Updated Autumn 2026Eau de ParfumMethodology: note-pyramid analysis + community performance data + AdeGbe scoring model

Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum by Gucci is a bright citrus-leaning eau de parfum released in 2020, composed by Alberto Morillas. This is our research team's structured analysis of how it is built, how it performs, and who it suits — based on its composition, community-aggregated performance data, and the AdeGbe scoring model.

The Opening

The opening leads with bright citrus and warm spice facets — Lavender, Chili Pepper, Bergamot set the first impression in the initial fifteen to thirty minutes.

The Heart

Beneath the opening, a bright citrus and floral heart of Orange Blossom, Neroli forms the signature most people will recognise.

The Dry-Down

Hours later it resolves into a dry woods and golden amber foundation — Amber, Patchouli, Cedarwood — that determines the lasting memory of the scent.

Projected Performance Timeline
Hour 1
Lavender and Chili Pepper opening. Strong, room-filling projection.
Hour 4
Orange Blossom and Neroli heart fully developed. Still projecting clearly.
Hour 8
Amber and Patchouli base emerges. Performance holding well.
Hour 10
Soft base notes still detectable close to skin.
Longevity
8/10
Sillage
7.8/10
Blind Buy
LOW RISK
Final Score
8.9/10

Who Should Buy Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum

Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum leans masculine but is wearable by anyone who enjoys the style. Its season vector points strongest to autumn, and its day/night balance makes it best suited to versatile day-to-night wear. If you gravitate toward bright citrus and floral compositions and want strong longevity, it belongs on your shortlist.

One Honest Warning

No major red flags in the composition, but fragrance is personal — skin chemistry can shift the balance of notes, so a sample wear is always wiser than a blind purchase at this price.

Analysis based on composition, community-aggregated performance data, and the AdeGbe scoring model.A human skin-test review is added as our team tests each fragrance.

PERFORMANCE INDEX & SUITABILITY VECTORS

LONGEVITY FACTORLong Lasting (7h - 10h)
Weak (1h)Moderate (4-6h)Beast (24h+)
SILLAGE / PROJECTIONModerate to Strong
IntimateModerateEnormous
DAY · NIGHT SUITABILITY
DAY
50%
NIGHT
50%
GENDER INDEXMasculine Leaning
FEMININEUNISEXMASCULINE
SEASON SUITABILITY VECTOR
SPRING 🌸25%
SUMMER ☀️20%
AUTUMN 🍂30%
WINTER ❄️25%

PROJECTED PERFORMANCE TIMELINE

Projected from this fragrance's concentration, note structure and reported longevity — an analysis, not a single personal wear test.

Hour 1
Top burst

Lavender and Chili Pepper lead the opening before the volatile top notes burn off.

Projection: Strong
Hour 4
Heart in bloom

Orange Blossom and Neroli take over as the core character of the fragrance.

Projection: Strong
Hour 8
Early dry-down

Amber and Patchouli anchor the scent close to the skin.

Projection: Moderate
Hour 12
Base residue

A skin-scent of Amber and Patchouli is what typically remains by now.

Projection: Skin-close

Wear It

  • ✓Autumn / Fall (30% seasonal fit)
  • ✓Spring (25% seasonal fit)
  • ✓Winter (25% seasonal fit)
  • ✓Flexible across day and night

Skip It

  • ✗Few hard limits — a fairly easy all-rounder

Blind-Buy Risk

7/100SAFE
Risk factors
  • • Fresh, broadly-likeable profile lowers the risk of disappointment
In its favour
  • • Clean citrus/fresh structures are widely accepted and rarely offend.

INGREDIENT SAFETY SNAPSHOT

Linalool / Limonene

Common EU-declarable allergens; can oxidise and irritate sensitive skin.

Benzyl Benzoate (fixative)

Generally well-tolerated base/fixative materials with low sensitiser risk.

This snapshot is based on the published note list, not a full INCI ingredient breakdown. Always check the box for the official allergen declaration and patch-test if you have sensitive skin. See full ingredient-safety guides →

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does Gucci Guilty Pour Homme EDP smell like?
The EDP is a warm aromatic-spicy scent of lavender and chili pepper over orange blossom, finishing on a sweet amber and patchouli base. It reads bold, slightly fruity, and modern.
Is Guilty Pour Homme EDP better than the EDT?
The EDP is warmer, sweeter, and more amber-forward with better longevity, while the EDT is fresher and lighter. Many prefer the EDP for cooler weather and evening wear.
Is Gucci Guilty Pour Homme EDP versatile?
Yes — its balanced aromatic-amber profile works for both day and night across most seasons, making it a flexible signature option.
Is Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum worth buying?
For the money, Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum ($85 - $135) is a fair buy. It projects at a moderate to strong level and lasts in the range of long lasting (7h - 10h), which puts its performance well above average. It is worth it if you connect with its Lavender and Chili Pepper character; if you want an all-occasion safe blind buy, sample first because it leans flexible but specific.
Can I wear Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum to the office?
Yes, within reason. Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum sits at a moderate moderate to strong projection, which is generally office-friendly with one to two sprays. Apply before you leave home rather than at your desk, and you should stay within polite, non-intrusive range through the working day.
Is Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum good for summer?
Not really. Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum scores only 20% for summer — heat tends to amplify its Amber and Patchouli base and push it toward cloying. It performs far better in autumn, so save it for cooler months and reach for something lighter when it is hot.
How many sprays of Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum should I use?
Two to four sprays suits most people. Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum has moderate to strong projection, so you can apply a little more generously than a beast-mode scent without crowding others. Spread sprays across pulse points and let it settle; its long lasting (7h - 10h) longevity means you rarely need to reapply.
Is Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum safe for sensitive skin?
Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum is an alcohol-based eau de parfum and its note list includes materials such as Lavender, Chili Pepper and Bergamot, some of which fall under EU-declarable allergen rules (for example linalool, limonene or coumarin depending on the notes). That does not make it unsafe — most wearers have no reaction — but if your skin is reactive, spray onto clothing or patch-test on the inner arm first. This guidance is based on the published note list, not a full INCI breakdown.

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