Gucci Guilty Intense

Ambery floral goodness! This EdP may not totally fit into the sinful and kind of provocative concept suggested by the name and the ads, but there’s definitely something addictive and overly sensual about it which I couldn’t find in the - nonetheless pleasant - first version. On me Guilty Intense feels vibrant and cozy since the opening, with the sparkling blend of red pepper and mandarin orange providing a juicy, kind of nectarous crispness: the spicy aspect is quite noticeable in this initial phase, more than in the previous Edt where the emphasis was instead put on the fruity tones of peach, although the peppery note manages to stay demure and gently tickling, adding a certain warmth to the briskness of citruses. The overall effect is sheer and smooth at the same time, like a bright summery sunset. Shortly after the floral heart appears: a seemingly undistinguishable bouquet of velvety flowers in which only lilac really stands out with its intensely sweet aroma, luscious and almost erotic in here, while delicate hints of heliotrope lead slowly to the ambery undertones from the base. From there on the composition seems to turn down the light and at the same time it acquires depth, getting a bit darker and more voluptuous without losing its radiant aura: the beautifully blended drydown, dominated by an honeyed mélange of amber and patchouli, melts so well with my skin to create the sensation of a luxurious body lotion applied after a bath. I wouldn’t go so far describing this fragrance as having a “your skin but better” quality to it, because all in all this is a quite perfume-y scent if that makes any sense, but probably its self-proclaimed sexiness comes from that creamy aspect provided by the amber and lilac accord that, to me, recalls the scent of warm silky skin. I feel like this is a fragrance I should have in my collection one day, being a lover of sweet/ambery florals: after testing many from this group I would say Guilty Intense falls into the category of those flororientals I would be able to wear on a daily basis thanks to its perfectly balanced sillage (not too subtle neither obtrusive in the least: just right) and the very good longevity (about 8 hours on my skin). Having to choose only two words to describe this scent's personality I'd say it is equally polished and seductive: it doesn't try hard to be complex or at all costs unique, but in my book it is a must try for those looking for an easy to wear oriental that's both warm and luminous. All in all, a beautiful and in my opinion underrated/overlooked fragrance (that's often the flankers destiny....).

This is the kind of sexy I want to be. Come-hither, feminine, sensuous...all in a subtle, delicate fashion...but it makes quite the impact, even in it's subtlety (though it is subtle only in comparison to other popular dark fragrances in the market). It's the kind of scent that stays in your scent memory. Maybe it's the lovely lilac that's dressed in warm amber, and lightly powdered in spices. Heliotrope adds some sex appeal to the regular Guilty formula and violet adds a touch of mystique. Very womanly. A little mysterious, a little coy. Gently teasing. But ladylike and classy. I've run out of my mini for months now but I can still smell it when I think about it. The initial phase is especially heavenly and sensuous, and I get a little disappointed when it dials down into a thicker, slightly darker version of Gucci Guilty after 30mins, Still better than regular Guilty though. This scent is perfect for those who are not usually into dark or heavy scents (like Alien, Black Orchid, etc) but still want something 'sexy' for a night out. This is for the more demure, soft-spoken vixen. Also for lovers of lilac who want a more urban interpretation of lilac as opposed to the usual English garden variety. It makes a statement without screeching for attention. It's great for day-into-night wear as well, all year around, and versatile enough to be a signature. Sillage and longevity are both moderate, but good enough...just spray a little more if you want more oomph. Good stuff.

This is one of my favourites, it comes second to my signature. Light sweetness in a bottle with some nicely blended flowers in the background. This is a floral scent, but it's not what you'd usually expect from a floral perfume. I've never been a fan of floral perfumes, mostly because a lot of them contain heavy white flowers or a rose note that dominates everything. No, this is definitely not your stereotypical flower powerhouse. Guitly Intense isn't heavy or suffocating like most floral perfumes. It's rather fresh and 'sparkly' smelling, almost like a fruit champagne. I always get a whiff of honey whenever I put this on, even though it's not listed as a note. Delicious! I don't find it especially sexy (I've owned sexier scents!), I just wear it because I like it. It's appropriate for daytime wear as well! Don't turn this beauty down simply because it is a popular clubbing perfume! I receive compliments when wearing this, mostly from my friends whenever I hug them. Like I said earlier, this is no powerhouse with monster sillage. It's a bit light and I usually spray around 5 times so that other people can smell it on me as well. Longevity could be better, however the real problem with this scent is that it becomes a skin scent rather quickly. After about 4 to 5 hours it just becomes a skin scent that you can barely pick up anymore. It lasts longer on clothes so I just spray some on my scarf. I will definitely repurchase this when I run out!

ohh im soo lucky, just had a birthday and my hubby bought me this, is beautiful-its floral yet not at all old fashioned kind of flowers, more sweet-ish flowers with just a little bit of spicyness so its not heavy at all. Heavenly sexy sent that is sensual and creamy.If your blind buying as a gift i cant see how anyone would dislike it as its soo lovely- but just 1 thing- its not on me as long lasting as it may be on others-thats its only downfall-my partner said its totaly beautiful-really sexy perfume, i have never owned a very floral perfume b4 as i have sents like chanel coco , angel liquer and alien etc so strong sents are usually my thing, this does not project as much as those types of strong and heady perfumes but its totally beautiful and very summery and very easy to wear so an all round yummy sent u cant really go wrong with, but i do agree with those that say it should linger longer for the price ,could just be my skin sucking the life out of it :) Bottle is stunning,well made,expensive,classy- feels good as you spritz this, i,m 42(shhhh lol) but it made me feel like im a sexy early 30,s and still have my mojo :) I would deffo get this 4 myself when it runs out as it makes me feel sexy happy and warm- but in a soft sweet, way, rather than a showy kind of way if that makes any sense :) LOVE -LOVE- LOVE THIS FLORAL ORIENTAL !!

I just received my first sample of Gucci Guilty Intense --- OMG, I can't stop smelling myself. It's GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!! I have several new fragrances arriving this week, as I was always wearing Vera Wang Princess & G&B's Light Blue, but I'm ready to try something new as my signature scent. I'm thinking I've found my next signature scent in Gucci Guilty. I'm also receiving Viva La Juicy, La Vie est Belle by Lancome, & Flowerbomb in the mail in the next week --- so who knows, maybe I'll love one of those more, but it's going to be hard. I can tell that it's going to be hard to figure out which one to invest in to become the ONE I wear daily. Gucci Guilthy Intense is soooooo awesome!!!! I love this perfume....now I can see why all the great reviews - it's sexy, which is exactly what I wanted. The only thing I'm unsure of is whether it has a strong enough smell, that was my problem with VW Princess. I only put a small amount of my Gucci on today since I'm not going anywhere, but I could smell it well, so I'm hoping others can too.