Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum

GLAMOUR level 100! Gucci Guilty is one of glamorous perfume I have encountered, and I have encountered more than 200. It’s a powdery lilac and violet bomb with a punch of freshness, helping it not to be too much. It’s not sweet or syrupy at all, it is floral and powdery. It is a must for all violet and lilac lovers. I get all the middles notes listed above, but here the lilac and violet are the ABSOLUTE stars of show! Velvety and creamy, it is a rich perfume that will get you noticed and last really well; I can still smell it though my laundry basket. I had the impression to be in a cloud of powdery lilac for hours while wearing it and people asked me a lot while coming closer “it smells good in your direction; is that you?” Close to Violet Orchid, Lolita Lempicka, Parisienne and share the Moulin Rouge vibes of Le Classique EDP, I easily also imagine Betty Poop, Jessica Rabbit, Marilyn Monroe, Dita Von Teese; and yes, Lana Del Rey wearing that. The kind of perfume for people that want to make a statement, for sure. Could be wear all year long by people who wants to be noticed in the crowd, however IMO Gucci Guilty is not perfume really casual or for work, nor for clubbing, its sophisticated, glam and if you are an over-sprayer; it could be really inviting and sultry ;)

I love Gucci Guilty EdT so much, it is one of my favorite perfumes ever. However, I remember thinking once that even though it smells amazing, I don't know if I can justify paying so much for something that doesn't last that long, and I'm thinking it again now that my bottle is nearly empty. I still have a tester of the EdP, I put that one on one wrist and the EdT on the other, and compared them. The EdT feels somewhat fresher and dries down musky, and I sense more pink pepper. The EdP is similar but is more soft and powdery. Others have said this, but I'd like to reiterate that this perfume is great for every day and every season (a bit less so Summer). I find the guilty line is not as sexy as it is cool and a bit classy, which is what I like about it ('sexy' gets thrown around way too much when it comes to perfumes IMO). I tried this before when it came out in 2019, I loved it, but I used to think it smelled too powdery/mature, and that the EdT (which I already had) is better for me. Now that I've gotten older, I have changed my mind, and I can see myself pulling this off. I still have some doubts about the performance of this one, but I'm considering getting it in the future.

I’ve just realized that I have been owning this fragrance for longer than a year now, thanks to one of the most generous Fragranticans, Scarbo, and never got to review it. I am wearing this on a way too warm early spring day, around 15+ degrees Celsius, sun shining and an overall uplifting, optimistic day. And Guilty EDP sings beautifully on my skin, not too intrusive but not too close, loud enough for me to catch wafts of it when I walk or move. The scent is very soft (as in tender and graceful), but absolutely present and it’s as clear as spring water. I get slightly sweet, dewy flowers and plants with a crystalline quality. Almost a glassy / sheer perfume, somehow innocent because of the lack of sweetness and “fluff”, yet in no way simple or immature. I see this fit for any lady, from young to mature, because it’s so classy and feminine that it cannot really clash with anyone, as long as it’s worn with grace, imo. Performance is fine on me. I have sprayed it 3 hours ago and I still very much smell it (not up close from the skin, because I have sprayed it on my neck, therefore I’m pretty sure it creates a bubble around me).

I blind bought this fully expecting to be disappointed. I assumed it would be kind of trashy like "Rush". However, it is the most beautiful, purple floral powdery fragrance. It is not a blast of baby powder in your nose like "My Name" by Trussardi or "Omnia Amethyste" by Bvlgari. It is a perfectly moderate fragrance. Subtle, but noticeable. Not at all weak. Moderate sillage and above average longevity of 7 hours at its best. The initial spray is a bit aggressive but once it dries down, it is gorgeous. The mandarin orange and bergamot are more distant but certainly noticeable. They add a bit of juiciness to the florals. I find this quite versatile, from everyday use to serious events, this fragrance is a solid choice. While the current bottle design is not great, the gold colour is accurate. P.S. Somebody asked me what laundry detergent I was using. In a way, it does remind me of a very nice laundry detergent. If you are into this category of scents, give "Guilty" a try!

I keep seeing sophisticated florals being called “rich auntie” scents. Especially with patchouli, rose, and/or the chypre accord. Gucci Guilty is that essence but in the most modern, sexy way. I do feel rich when I wear this (lies) but not snotty old money rich- more like 90s supermodel in the corner of a nightclub, private booth, slinky dress kinda rich. People want to be seen with her. She’s got legs for days and somehow just puts her hair in a stupid clip and looks like a million bucks. This scent is kinda classic but still a little edgy. It’s effortless, cool, but dressy. This feels like a signature scent you could wear through the decades. (It’s more suited to grownT women) Spicy, floral, aromatic, musky; depending on the weather it reads a bit juicy or more powdery. Orange, violet, and patchouli might be singing loudest to me but it’s very well blended. Can see this working most seasons as it’s not a particularly warm frag. Just fabulous ugh!