Gucci Eau de Parfum

A deep, dark, rich, woody, leathery floral with an aromatic touch. Dramatic yet smooth. Velvety, plush yet has an essence of biting strength laced through (don’t associate “bite” with being bad). I feel the bottle really depicts what the fragrance is trying to portray. It’s heavy, strong glass but entirely gentle and translucent but the juice, a deep, dark brown, almost opaque. A shallow, stout square for a bottle but the lid is round however, but in the same thickness, height and width. The mould made into the square bottle that holds the perfume is curved, abstract, asymmetrical — imperfect. It all comes together to become quite a piece of art. This perfume is moody in the best way. One of Gucci’s best. I can’t quite describe the scent in terms of the notes that I get at each stage, I can only try to portray how it makes me feel and the fragrance it emanates. It is masterfully blended. It is punchy but powdery, more of a herbal, cool aromatic spice than warm, it’s suede like but still a little animalic, it is ever so slightly sweet but not in a “cuddly” or “hug me” kind of way but this would make someone want to embrace you for longer and take in the way you smell. It’s dry pencil shavings in such a likeable and elegant way. You know a perfume is good when there’s a struggle coming to explain it. It is mysterious, smoky... and too good! The perfume in my collection that I would say if it was a person she would be a lone wolf, hard to figure out but still has an aura about her that makes her approachable. She speaks softly and eloquently and makes you feel like you can talk to her about anything and all your special interests she acquires knowledge of too, she knows a bit about everything but doesn’t shout about it. Old soul type of wise. She walks around with her earphones (not AirPods they still have wires) and her playlists are always retro, full of stuff her Dad listens to, bands you don’t know and songs you’ve never heard, an eclectic mix tied to no particular genre. She doesn’t have a fashion aesthetic or follow trends, wears what she wants and that’s usually combinations of delicate vs grunge... elegant septum ring, white puffer sleeve cropped bralet with full length denim skirts and Doc Martens, whimsical vintage dresses inspired by Little Woman with a dark lip or jet black feline liner on her eyelids... mix metal rings of gold and silver, dark nail polish even in the summer, vintage Gucci bag, watch, and men’s wallet... only wears real leather... makes a thrift shop men’s leather jacket feminine and her own by customising it with lace, cutting it off cropped or painting it with moody floral motifs. She will let you get close and she seems semi-relatable once you’ve given her time, but take heed... make no mistake by crossing any of her strong, finite boundaries or defy any rule or non-negotiable in the book she keeps to herself and for you to figure out and pick up on your own you’ll get door slammed in a way that isn’t aggressive or definite or absolute in the moment, but she will let you know once you next cross paths and it will be as if she erased you from her memory and that you never existed. The fragrance is really long lasting and has a beautiful scent trail. Why oh why Gucci did you make the unfathomable mistake in ceasing the production of such artistry like this? Tell me!

For anyone who is searching for a great replica/dupe of this gem: try the rendition of Perfume Parlour. I have had about 6 bottles of Gucci EdP; some of them differ in strength and development, so I have quite some experience how different batches develop on my skin. I personally believe the PP dupe captures the essence of Gucci EdP very well. Yes, some elements aren't that strongly present. A list of the differences I can perceive (I bought an oil version, so the opening is different from a spray version): - The opening isn't that sharp, it's softer and less distinguishable - The caraway and thyme are more mellow compared to the original - The neroli and iris are toned down, but the heliotrope is still noticeable - The basenotes appear more quickly and like the other notes, they are less distinguishable. Whereas the original is more of a smooth calf leather jacket, you could compare the dupe to a suede leather jacket. It's smoother, less detailed but it still manages to capture that wonderful, snuggly feeling of the original: soft suede, smooth incense, wonderful combination of spices/vanilla/wood and a touch of florals. It's worth a shot in my opinion! Can't comment on longevity yet. Sillage is soft, but the original was always soft on me, so I guess that's not a bad thing. I also don't think the original would benefit from a lot of sillage, since it would become too overwhelming. You can consider me quite impressed with this dupe. It's also a lot more economical compared to the prices the original is going for these days..... PS: Not affiliated in ANY way with Perfume Parlour. Edit: So I have had the dupe for quite some time. Compared to two bottles of Gucci, the dupe contains more vanilla and is a bit sweeter. I also suspect it's amped up on the white flowers and the white musk. It kind of misses that spiciness; it doesn't have that 'Dr.Pepper-effect' compared to the original. To conclude, it's a more clean version, albeit a very nice one.

I do understand where people are getting the cough syrup vibe from this, but oh man, if only Robitussin tasted half as good as this smells! On my skin it reminds me a bit of a cross between CK Euphoria (drugstore fruity body spray + wood) and Bottega Veneta (plum, jasmine and leather accords), maybe with a hint of old-formula Dior Addict thrown in to give it a darker cast. I don't get any bitterness or much of a spicy bite from the caraway, but it does give this a nutty unctuous quality that ties together the wood notes and cherry-pie fruitiness of the heliotrope really well. This is how I like my sweet perfumes - not literal sugar or baked goods, but oblique hints at something deep, syrupy and delectable cooking in a slow-burning oven. (I don't want my perfumes to remind someone of something delicious - *I* want to be the something delicious!) To me this has depth, mystery and a hint of cerebral distance with the wood notes that make me think this could work at the office on a cold day (one or two sprays max though, it's pretty damn strong!). This is definitely a cooler-weather date night perfume primarily though - dead-sexy in a very intimate, "brain is the biggest sex organ" kind of way, whether it's a one-on-one dinner in a nice restaurant or sharing body heat and a bottle of wine by a roaring fire. This is the facet of sexuality that matches my personality the best. This is me at this stage of my life. And if this hadn't been discontinued, :-( I could see this challenging my girlier Chanel Chance for my new signature scent. Definitely a new favorite. But I do think the bottle is a bit much - the cap is solid glass and weighs more than the bottle itself! I suppose it's good to keep the bottle and cap by the bed to ward off (and possibly kill) intruders.

I had to add a second review to tell an awesome story. I was lucky enough to find a drugstore in my city that has an amazing perfume section. They have discontinued products just languishing on the shelves, and few people know it's there. The staff doesn't even know how rare these perfumes are now! Sadly they aren't on sale, but discontinued perfumes for regular retail instead of the eBay bidding wars? I'll take it! I'll share the store's name with my fellow DC perfumistas... eventually ;-) But anyway, I was paying homage to the glass cabinet, considering buying a backup bottle of Gucci EDP, their last bottle left (!), and the store assistant who had opened the cabinet for me was trying to sell me D&G The One or Light Blue, and was trying fragrances alongside me. I told her they were okay, but everyone has them and I could get those anywhere. I was pointing out to her all of the discontinued and rare stuff that was just sitting there (YSL Elle, Van Cleef and Arpels First, Ysatis...). Then I gave her the almost-empty tester of Gucci EDP to try, telling her this was discontinued too. She couldn't stop sniffing the bottle, and then went into perfume-induced ecstasy when she sprayed it on her wrist. "I know, it's amazing, right?" "Wow. I love this, it's sweet but so so good. Oh... *inhale* *sigh* This is the best one I think. Definitely. Wow." She kept inhaling her wrist and sighing as she opened the register for me to pay at the counter, and I was laughing and nodding telling her "I know the feeling". I started feeling bad for buying the last bottle, so I wrote down the name for her so she could search on eBay and Amazon for it. And so *poof*, a new perfumista was born, thanks to me and Gucci Eau de Parfum.

Woody Floral Leather I can honestly say that I have never smelled a perfume like this. This is so unique, and it has such a unique character. There is a lightness to this perfume, but there is also a presence. It is never loud, but is always detectable. There is a stunning clarity to all the notes--nothing is obfuscated by large amounts of powder or musk. The perfume manages to be clear without being screechy, or conversely, too soft. This Gucci is simply amazing. Caraway is a unique note. I've never worn a caraway-centric perfume before, but it adds a deep woodiness to the perfume, vs. being spicy. Sweet, clear heliotrope and caraway go together like peanut butter & jelly. After the topnotes melt into the skin, a very discreet incense note joins the mix, and the leather note--the leather is not a beefed up, smoky kind, rather a pleasantly worn leather jacket on a chilly fall day-that kind of cold leather scent. That woody heliotrope-leather accord is to die for. The basenotes become less floral, and the sandalwood, incense, vanilla, and a hint of musk finish things out. This perfume is never loud, but you are reminded throughout the day that you have it on, it projects in just the right way. I know that this perfume is discontinued (I spent a bit on 30 mls of the juice, and then loved it so much that I snapped up a used 50 ml bottle that was 3/4 full) and even though is it is not a floral/fruity/clean perfume, I think that it is perfectly understated and modern and wearable almost 15 years after its release. Bottega Veneta eat your heart out. If you like this sort of thing, get it while you can.

This came to me as a hand-me-down from a co-worker who was quite well-off and on top of all things modern and trendy. I got a smaller 30 ml bottle with somewhat half of the original contents. Although I am a die-hard orientals fan, I must say this was not too convincing. First of all - on my oily perfume-eating skin it sounded pretty masculine (not something I would want to use for evening wear targeted at flirting and seduction! ) Secondly, it did not have the staying power to justify the price. For me it had 2-3 hours in it, and that's after a very generous application. Now, what this perfume seems to be perfect for: a late-in-the-day business dinner in an upscale setting with black cringe-free suit/smoking. It is definitely for 6 pm and after and it screams "corporate" to me. I would also use it for a long drink on a weekday with a male friend/ex/boss in a secluded corner of a bar/coffee shop. For a girlie hangout it doesn't have for me enough of "cozy" in it. I will rebuy - 1 bottle (that will last me a lifetime ) and will use it for important business dining-outs after the "close-of-business" hour. The perfume was discontinued a while ago, I believe because it is rather in between work and play and not versatile enough, but I would still recommend to give it a try: it is classy and demure and can easily turn out to be somebody's HG of a scent. The staying power is sadly a spoon of tar in this honeypot: it has 50% of importance for me in every perfume, and here it sucks, quite frankly. City it makes me think of: London.

At first it smells like nail polish remover its not a great opening. its like opening up a mans well made, black leather jacket and inhaling something dark and strange. I am reading some people are smelling the Vanilla and Orange blossom, lets hope those notes emerge on me eventually they have run for cover at the moment. I need a little more time to decide if I like it or not. I will update as it changes on me. I respect it in either case, . Whether its wearable remains to be seen. Still smells like someone spilled Cognac all over me. It was expensive Cognac.....but was it what I wanted to smell like?On me there is only incense, with the incense announcing itself really really loudly. Its like medicinal smell. Better let her mellow and report back. After letting it sit It never calms down on me. Its so harsh on my skin, the leather notes are wonderful but all i can smell is the incense and its too sharp and one note. There is never a nice dry down, stays kind of angry on my skin. The vanilla is non existent, pretty much all the notes but angry incense disappear. Maybe if I layer it with another Vanilla smell, it has a really nice potential, but some smells just get so harsh on me. Everyone's chemistry is so different I guess. Recommend sampling it just because its so unique anyway and it never got very sweet.Anyways people are crying from happyness about it apparently which is rad! so worth a try in that case.

I remember that I liked this fragrance when it was still available, but in my memory it was warmer than it actually is now that I got the chance to sample it again. It's funny how the perception of scents can change over the years. Anyways, this is still a lovely fragrance. It opens up quite spicy with an animalic undertone, I think it's the leather mixed with the caraway, but to my nose it's also a little reminiscent of cumin. But it never goes into fully dirty or skanky territory, the vanilla and all the powdery notes balance it out. Heliotrope blends so nicely with the leather note, it makes it feminine and delicate like some soft gloves in a taupe color. To bring the composition to perfection, iris adds a layer of cool powder and sandalwood warms up the base. The blend is so smooth! It's a sophisticated scent with the ideal balance of fluffy sweetness and darker, spicier notes. I think Gucci took some of the DNA of this fragrance and transferred it into their newer offering, Gucci by Gucci, which also had a brown presentation and was already discontinued in the meantime. They don't smell the same, but there is a common base. This Gucci EDP is better to me though, it's much more rounded and elegant, so I'd recommend everyone who already likes Gucci by Gucci to try this. I won't go out of my way to get a bottle as they're hard to find now, but I love to smell it and am thankful I got to sample it again.

I too mourn the discontinuation of this masterpiece. I hope we can find as many similar scents as possible as I will need them when my bottle runs dry. Gucci EDP is a gorgeous papery-vanillic heliotrope nestled on the smooooothest leather and brushed with gentle caraway and powdered sandalwood incense. Any scent that can replicate Gucci EDP will probably need the dreamy purple flowers, a pinch of spice, and leather or suede. Sometimes, LPRN Black Perfect scratches the itch, although it is not quite as magical as Gucci EDP. It is sweeter and has that cherry edge, but the leather-almond-heliotrope works nicely. Bvlgari Black captures the softly sweet, slightly bitter leather, but it is devoid of the amazing floral presence in Gucci. Divin Enfant has a similar dirty powder as Gucci, as well as elegant flowers, but is lacks the exotic incense/wood/spice of Gucci EDP. LL Minuit can almost be Gucci EDP Legere. Not the same scent at all, but could be related as a flanker. Very elegant. Alkemia Madam X is probably the closest of the bunch. Iridescent iris, buttery leather, and very nice incense and wood touches. Needs more spice though, but the patchouli has a little kick to it. It is still a touch lighter overall, and once aged, the flowers become more prominent, diminishing the resemblance to Gucci.

Leave it to a traditional fashion leather house to design a unisex "leather" scent that positively oozes sexuality. This scent has an androgynous feel that I imagine strong women like Katharine Hepburn or Marlene Dietrich wearing if this had been created in their heyday. This fragrances reveals the femininity by contasts of more masculine elements like leather, spice, wood, and cedar. As you may know, perfume was developed in the leather industry to hide the caustic and stinky smells of the chemicals and urine which is used in the tanning process. So, when I describe a leather scent, it is something that each leather purveyor has consciously decided what "leather" should smell like. In my mind, this is the leather of a magical backroom of Gucci that holds archives of some of their best handbag and shoe designs. It has mellowed, the leather becoming a little dry, and blended with the years of all those leather scent ideas. This fragrance starts strong, but then holds close to the body like a well tailored suit. Classic, strong well cut lines, while at once enhancing one's allure through a subtle play of contrasts.

This might be the best blind buy I have ever done. I was contemplating whether I should buy it, since it was quite expensive. I'm very happy I did though! The opening is heavenly: I can clearly distinguish the orange blossom and heliotrope, which give a sultry yet fresh opening. It quickly dries down to some sort light spicy (I guess that's the caraway), sweet and light powdery scent. The opening notes are still noticeable, and they perfectly complement the middle notes. The middle notes last around and hour on me, and after that the base notes come into play. It's like the middle and opening notes are enveloped into a cream of sandalwood, leather and incense, in other words, fantastic! The sillage is quite strong the first 2 hours, but when the base notes appear it quickly turns into a skin scent. The first few times I thought it only lasted about 6 hours, but as others have mentioned, it really becomes a second layer of your skin, which you can still smell after 10-12 hours. Not particularily feminine, but also not quite masculine. It's just a magical potion meant to be shared by both the sexes.

(Im trying this perfume as a man, disclaimer). It is relatively unisex especially considering today’s male fragrances are often more and more floral, sweet and vanilla based. This can be considered unisex although I still find it a bit more on the feminine side (but end of the day wear what you like , always). Very very powdery. But not like something from the Dior Homme line or Prada. It’s powdery in a different way, and it has a nice , not super strong leather note that ties everything together. This scent is simultaneously sweet and not sweet at all. Some spices on the background make this very interesting as well and a great fall / winter fragrance with some oriental touches. Vanilla is one of the main notes here but again, it’s not the modern super cupcakey / edible vanilla that is so present in today’s market. It’s something more natural and pure. Great composition, interesting from opening to dry down. PS - I have a circa 2010 Scannon batch. Not sure if this was ever reformulated while produced. I believe this was sadly discontinued around 2016 from the info I saw online.

I like this scent so much, but I don't think it is for everyone. To me it smells like vanilla coca cola spilled on a powdery leather old car interior, with a smoky tobacco-incense clinging to the car interior. The vibe is dark and sickly sweet in an herbal way, reminding me of fernet or licorice, but not actually smelling like either of these. Even though it is cold and vaguely threatening, it also blends nicely with my skin it warms up to a powdery, spicy mulled wine. Even though it smells sexy to me, it is not flirtatious or romantic. Would pair well with a gothy dominatrix or 90s femme fatale villain business woman in a skirt suit. I haven't smelled anything like it. I can barely recognize it as a perfume because it is so smooth and unusual. I first got a sample of this when I was around 14 and would sniff it in my room, afraid to put it on because it was so different from the VS fragrances I was used to. I have rarely worn this in public but I treasure it and it transports me. I got a small travel-size bottle on ebay recently and it was exactly as I remembered it.

Gucci Eau De Parfum has this unique scent that makes me feel like I took a step back into the past but I cant differentiate if it is the 50's 60's 70's 80's or 90's.. It is mysterious and I guess that's why! The bottle is a work of art and truly shows how Gucci use to be a brand that made quality stuff.. The top is made up of orange blossom and a beautiful heliotrope.. The heliotrope blends with middle notes of caraway, powdery iris, thyme and with a base of leather, incense ,musk, vanilla and woods.. There definitely is a little cumin in there but on my skin it is very laid back.. I can detect all of the notes and they blend together very well, this is a high quality scent.. It is somewhat mature but it is classy, mysterious, sexy and somewhat cozy.. It has a beautiful incense and leather note that blend with the spicy caraway and heliotrope to create a gorgeous warm spicy powdery cloud of beauty! It is definitely on the feminine side of things but I enjoy it and will continue to wear it.. I love it!

This was one of my first 'adult' frangrances - in every meaning of that word. Adult because for me it smells like pure luxury, and most def targeted to those who are well over 18+. You just have to stop being a girl/boy to truly admire that scent. Not getting sentimental, but my heart broke a little when I discovered it has been discontinued. And I am just about to run out of my last bottle. On me it smells sweet, but not too sweet, and intense, the drydown is just amazing, like a bit leathery/leatherish powder. Even vanilla gets its own makeover, it is no longer girly and flirty, it is confident and dark. For me it is a perfect warm and spicy scent for winter. I am gonna miss it. I can't help it but I am sure that if Tom Ford made that exact perfum for his Private Blend label (or for his main brand) it would have been a smash. And the price would be much much higher.

Gucci 1oz edp spray bottle This has to be reformulated because a lot of the reviews mention its richness and sillage. In this version its about arms length then becomes a skin scent rather quickly. Upon first spray the green slightly bitter neroli and heliotrop play in a soft way. This whole fragrance is slick, and reminded me of a Tom Ford fragrance. Well Tom Ford released this while he was under the house of Gucci. Its a formal, lived in scent perfect for work, datenight or anytime. Its a soft suede leather with vanillic balsamic woods and caraway. This is definately a gender neutral fragrance It had average lasting power and im glad to have this to wear when I need a great fragrance for after work drinks. This one dresses you uo in a unique way. Well done. I can just dream of the 2003 formulation. Its still worth having in any form if you are 30 and over.

Sexy woody-oriental liquor; and YES it would smell divine on a man OR a woman! When I first smelt this years ago, I totally recoiled from the syrupy bitter-sweet opening because the caraway and incense accords smelt medicinal to me. But apparently something must have clicked because for the next couple of months, I couldn't help gravitating towards those heavyweight tester bottles of rich brown nectar every time I passed a Gucci counter. Now I own it and love it, though I don't wear it nearly enough. Gucci Eau de Parfum is quite linear; the floral, spicy, woody, and leather notes all combine into a single mellow, boozy accord that is substantial but not overly heavy. Still, this isn't a very common scent and I can't see everyone liking it right from the start; definitely give this a few tries before you dismiss it!

Darn this one is simply amazing in every way! I have it and adore it. I found a bottle for a great deal on Ebay and grabbed it. I had been saving my partial bottle for special occasions but now I can wear it regularly once again. I'll save the new bottle for my back up stash. This one is really special because it's got something in there slightly different then other fragrances that gives it a special edge. Something spice to it that is warm and sexy. I don't understand why it was ever discontinued honestly it's a little masterpiece of a fragrance. Shame it's so expensive now being it's discontinued. I wish there was something else like it out there but I have yet to find it. The only one that seemed to share similarities is Alexander McQueen My Queen. But that is also expensive.

How can I possibly add to the reviews here. Needless to say so many positive and apt descriptions. I am still yet to learn the instinct behind note determination. I do smell the blood orange and more over the raspberry notes floating in between the leather, with an over all long lived creaminess. a TAD medicinal and tad flat cola orish. Just like the rest of you. This screams sophistication. I should have purchased the lot, as the universe teases me consistently with bargains, and my 50 mill EDP was 17 aussie dollars last year in spring. Realising at the time that this may be discontinued, not knowing if I'd appreciate this fragrance. Pity. Oh and yes what a heavy paper weight of a bottle. Yes the type that enjoys this is rare indeed. Cheers T.

When I am in the mood to wear something sweeter that is also office appropriate, this fragrance is my go-to. I say sweeter, but syrupy sweet this is not on me. This is the perfect perfume for those early Spring months, when it's still cool outside. Yes, it is quite powdery, but the spices, especially the thyme which is an unusual touch, blend together to create a sophisticated scent. There is a hint of musk to this, which supports and enhances the vanilla and powder. The leather is much more prominent and blends well with the powder, adding some depth to the fragrance. Whenever I wear this, I get a lot of compliments and head turns... like, damn she smells good, what is that? They really don't make perfumes like this anymore.