Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum

A spring garden in a bottle. I went into Macy's and tried this expecting nothing, and thought it might end up smelling cheap and tacky (based on what I've heard, at least), but ended up completely falling in love. It smells like a dewey, flower-filled backyard with an immaculate, fresh-cut lawn, right after a rainstorm, with intense sunlight shining down through the dark clouds. (I know that's a very specific vibe, but smelling this brought me nostalgia and unlocked that exact childhood memory I'd lost through time.) From a technical standpoint, the scent profile is quite floral-dominant (slightly unusual for a masculine fragrance but it works so well). The opening is a sweet rose (that I'd say smells more like rosewater) balanced by spicy notes to capture a youthful vibe. The rose is omnipresent through the drydown, and holds on as an anchor or a "medium" for the rest of the notes. White florals are introduced in the heart, and the base captures an aromatic woodiness. I would argue there's a hint of unlisted green notes throughout, something like vetiver, grass, or verbena (it's hard to tell). Performance-wise, it lasts and projects as you'd expect a fresh designer eau de parfum to, 5-7 hours with moderate projection for 2-3 hours. It's not earth-shattering, but it's ideal for the price. I'd probably use this on casual days throughout the spring and summer, especially during the springtime, or on nature walks/dates. If I'm going to visit a botanical garden, or spend the day hiking or exploring a forest, this cologne would help me fit right in. Overall, Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum has exceeded my expectations. I went in thinking I'd be disappointed, yet I walked out pleasantly surprised. If you have your quips about this smelling cheap, classless or generic because either you heard it somewhere or you're assuming so because it's Gucci, I'm here to put your concerns to rest. Believe me, it's worth it. One of the best spring designer fragrances out there.

This is a very, very, very strange and daring fragrance. I’m a fan of Guilty EDT and Guilty Intense - they generally get destroyed by fragrance snobs but they’re safe and very mass appealing, call them some of my guilty pleasures if you will (no pun intended haha). I will say that, to me, this is not as similar to the original EDT version as some others make it seem. The original is really clean, slightly sweet, a bit green, synthetic. This one makes some MAJOR (and pretty ballsy) changes, it’s much more soapy and floral, the opening is almost acidic. I certainly detect the rose and the vinegar-y chili pepper accord here. Upon first spray, this stuff can literally smell HOT. I usually don’t think of “spicy food” when I say a fragrance is “spicy”, but if I get a big whiff of this upon first spraying it can, quite literally, sting my nostrils (pretty sure the chili pepper and vinegar does it) I actually really like it. No, scratch that, I freakin love it... but man it’s weird and baffling... kind of clean but pungent, kind of cool overall but with a hot opening, kind of sharp and vintage masculine with some soft, feminine, floral vibes... really hard to describe. I do get a very “culinary” type smell from it but it doesn’t feel gourmand. It kind of smells “gummy” and honestly the scent reminded me of my third grade teacher (a woman) who would always chew cinnamon gum and wear perfume (really fascinating how scents can recall such memories). With all these impressions noted, I can only say this scent fascinates me and I feel like some would consider it an absolute masterpiece while others would call it a hot mess. It’s polarizing, it’s odd, it’s kind of bold and masculine but strangely feminine... soapy, flowery, slightly green, with a strong opening of fresh rose and... cooking ingredients. Yep. Guilty AF.

First and foremost I feel bad for the Gucci Guilty line. I get it, these fragrances aren’t “challenging” or “interesting”. But to me that’s okay, there’s nothing wrong with making fragrances that smell good. Just my opinion, but I like the Gucci Guilty line far better than the Dior Sauvage line and I’m a giant Dior fan. I enjoy though with this one, the slight bit of complexity compared to its counterparts in the line. It still has that extremely clean mass appeal, but the rose is front and center. It’s a beautiful one might I add. Also, the “salt and vinegar” vibe is there but not like a bag of chips. It’s just got a cool little funk to it that the nose picks up to make it that more interesting. You also get the beautiful neroli and orange blossom which is a nice touch to bring elegance to the scent. I am not a trained nose that went to school for this shit, but I’m imagining the masculine aspect of this fragrance comes from the base notes cedar and patchouli. But when I say masculine I don’t mean macho, thus could be elegantly worn by a woman. I think that’s actually what I love about this fragrance. Anyways, it isn’t beast mode so slap a few extra sprays on, or just deal with it sitting closer to the skin. These types of beautiful, elegantly clean scents are not and should not be monstrous. I get about 6 hours with close to the skin projection. This is a scent for me and for those close to me. So office friendly, will not blow the doors off anyone. I highly recommend trying. One of my favorite scents.

Honestly, among the Gucci Guilty flankers I own (I also have the EDT Black and the Parfum version), the difference in scent profile across the line isn't drastically huge. However, the Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum is the one that feels the most distinct and possesses its own character. (Though, I must confess, the Guilty Black remains a top favorite for me too!) This EDP opens up with a beautiful, clean freshness that makes it incredibly versatile. I genuinely believe this is an all-season scent. On hotter days, 1-2 sprays are perfect. When the weather cools down, I go for 3-4 sprays for a warmer, fuller effect. Now, let's talk performance: This stuff is a beast! It stays on my skin for well over 8-10 hours. The longevity is seriously impressive and a major selling point. The magic truly lies in the dry down. The combination of Rose and Chili Pepper is the heart and soul of this fragrance. It gives off a sensation that is simultaneously Spicy/Hot and deeply Romantic. It's clean enough for the office if you go light, but for me, this EDP shines brightest on special occasions. I mostly wear it for dates—strolls with my girlfriend, weekend getaways, or cozy dinner nights. It just screams romance and confidence! If you are looking for a Gucci Guilty that steps slightly away from the signature DNA while maintaining excellent performance and offering a sexy, spicy-floral twist, the EDP is a must-try. A solid, unique love! It’s easily tied with Guilty Black as my favorite in the entire line.

I have been in the fragrance game for almost 10 years now and I must admit, the first time I have ever been "wow'd" by a fragrance was when I was on an airplane to Cali in early 2011 and there was an ad in a magazine for the original Gucci Guilty. Upon sniffing the ad, I was totally blown away. I remember telling myself that I would totally be buying it at fashion island when I landed. Well, when I got there and found the bottle, I realized it was almost $80 and said, "hell no!!" This was before I was a big collector and thought that price was INSANE! Anyhow, I eventually bought Gucci Guilty a year or two later and it ended up being a disappointment. Whenever I wore it, it became something that made me nauseous. Something about it just messed with me. It was a total lady killer, but I just could not do it. This new GG EDP is so much better and so much more rounded out. It has no "cheap" vibe to it. It is a beautiful creation. It smells like the original, only so much more refined and complex. This is so worth the price. It is a massively desirable fragrance to everyone around you. It is soapy in all the right ways, velvety, smooth, dark-yet-light, and just pure sexy. Finally an elaborate and refined flanker!

I wrote a review on this previously but after having this for a few months I can now say it’s an absolute masterpiece. In the air and when it’s wet on skin, it has a very strange but almost addictive scent of rose and the hint of balsamic vinegar, which seems gross but it smells really unique, sweet, and masculine trust me. After about ten minutes, the dry down is amazing. It smells woody, aromatic, with a hint of masculine rose, and spiciness from the balsamic vinegar. I can see how some people might be put off by this fragrance when it has not dried down and they just smell it in the air in the store, so thank you for gatekeeping it. But the dry down lasts 8+ hours on my skin and projects perfectly, to the point where it’s not overpowering but people will DEFINITELY notice you. It’s not the type of fragrance where people say “phffew who is wearing so much cologne.” It’s more so “wow that person smells really good and unique.” I don’t wear this every day, but when I do wear it, I can be sure to pull at least one compliment for certain. And the best part is, it’s so unique yet so mass-appealing. You will stand out from the crowd when you wear this, but still appeal to a large audience

Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum (EDP) is a woody, floral and balsamic fragrance. Its opening is very attractive, it feels woody and floral, an aroma that seemed to me of cypress, with the note of rose as the main protagonist and a balsamic touch. I really liked the opening scent, they have managed to make the floral note of the rose in this case smell very masculine, it is as if they had given a more serious and mature tone to the Guilty line (Guilty Absolute is already mature). After about 2 hours it reaches its middle phase where the characteristics of almost all the fragrances of the Guilty line for men are recognizable, with the notes of lavender, orange blossom, neroli and patchouli, but always with the presence of the rose. . I really liked this new EDP version, because of its aroma, its versatility and because I think it is an excellent alternative to fragrances like Sauvage, Invictus or Y by YSL. It seems to me that it may be a signature fragrance because I do not think it will be as popular as others, it seems appropriate for formal and casual situations, also its performance is also good, with me it lasts about 10 hours. I think it could be used throughout the year.

I was able to smell it at a store, off a piece of paper and immediately fell in love with the scent. Theres something to it in that particular paper that must have had something, as its been a month and the paper still fills whatever drawer i put it into with that intoxicatingly lovely smell, now my glasses case smells of it, couldnt be happier. Ordered immediately, upon arrival i applied on my skin and i feel like the smell is honestly quite a bit different, i do get whiffs of what i smelled on the paper, but its conceptually different on me. I still very much enjoy it and wont be my last time ordering a bottle. Try it on skin. Or in paper, youll fall in love with it anyways. Feels very much like a transitional season scent. not quite winter, not quite summer. Works in spring and fall best. even then id say its a safe all year bet. Worth giving a try, smells nice and its not polarizing in opinion, people will etiher love it or be ok with it, wont get you hate like some other designer fragances have gotten me. Hermessence Muguet Porcelaine being an example of one people have thrown hate at, i love it anyways. Cheers, can recommend.

This is a really nice scent. My 16 year old daughter picked it out for me as a Christmas gift and she did well! The opening is fresh and a bit soapy with some floral notes that are balanced nicely with a bit of earthiness presumably from the salt and balsamic vinegar. If the vinegar note scares you, by the way, rest easy - it's not a recognizable element at all to me. As it dries down, I can pick up the nice rich rose and lavender along with the orange and some woodiness. That slightly organic earthy element hangs on throughout. As someone who typically doesn't gravitate to floral scents, this is one I can get on board with. The florals are very well-balanced, not cloying at all, and they work within the still masculine overall accord. This is an all-season scent for me, fresh enough for summer but still wearable in cold temps. The longevity here is okay though I might hope for better given the typically somewhat high price point. Overall, a versatile and likeable scent that gives a floral-leaning cologne a solid standing in my collection.

Yes the rose is at the the top of the accords but it's not as strong as most would think . Not nearly as strong. When I first tested it that's not what came to mind. When I looked up the notes I was very surprised. I don't like rose heavy fragrances. There are very few that I think are just ok. This one doesn't have that thick rose note that feels like it sticks to your nostrils. I get clean aromatic and kinda soapy before rose. It's a really clean almost watered down rose. To me at first spray you get clean elegant soapy white florals , balsamic vinegar that gives it that little twang with a rose note that keeps coming on but never screams or overpowers everything else. To put it simple for those familiar with the Gucci guilty clean white floral DNA . Add creamy aromatics, a light dark tang and a light, clean but bold rose. It smells clean and classy. Perfect for date night, a suit, a nice occasion. Performance is ok. 6 hours . Strong projection for maybe an hour and a half . Average sillage . I like this more than I thought I would. 7/10

I was gifted this from my sister and her husband, some of the best people I know. It’s a fresh grassy meadow and flowers on a rainy spring morning. Hardly guilty of anything but smelling super fresh. Upon first wear, it came across as a very new scent profile to me. Grassy green in the opening and then struck me as quite a bit of a feminine ozonic floral. Not in a “too feminine” sort of way, it just shared similarities with a couple of my wife’s fragrances. 9/10 pleasant though. After a few wears, it’s a much less distinctive DNA. At times it’s not far from reminding me of a high end interpretation of a high end soap or beauty product. That said, I’m still getting acquainted and it’s been 10-20 degrees F here. I’m sure it will be fantastic in spring and summer. Overall it’s high quality, subdued and not loud. Definitely mild-mannered and safe for office, while not smelling bland or played-out. Intriguing enough for dates, refined enough for formal, yet calming enough for bed or relax time.

There are simply too many flankers out there these days-even Gucci Guilty has a lot-and this one is the best with Guilty Absolute 1000%!!!! It has Gucci Guilty Dnk, added rose flower for creaminess, super improved performance, the bottle is perfectly matte black, cedar and neroli create freshness, patchouli is careful not to become too sweet, lavender once again conjured its beauty... What are you waiting for - if you don't buy it, you're being robbed of one of the most beautiful designers... Compliments flow very well for the first couple of hours... Gentlemen,elegant and classy fragnance! People say all kinds of things, they spit on perfumes - which they haven't even smelled because they haven't even been released yet (a lot of times do this):D You don't have to believe it - when you're in the store, test it yourself - but not on a piece of paper - on your own skin - here she shows her real beautiful green creamy sexy picture of herself! Ohhhh black beauty!!

Been wearing this beautiful fragrance since 2021 and it's one of my most interesting fragrances in my collection. The rose in this fragrance is done very well along with that neroli and lavender is my favorite parts of this fragrance but honestly I love this from top to bottom. I don't understand why this isn't talked about more in the community but I believe this is a good rose fragrance from a designer brand that's not boring or mass appealing. Fall early winter and spring is when I wear this fragrance and it preforms really well with longevity around 8+ hours on skin and clothing with good projection for the first 2 hours. Just wanted to warn that if you over spray this fragrance it will come off strong so be careful, I made this mistake once myself so less is more with this one. This is a fragrance that I would re purchase when my bottle is finished or maybe before I finish it? 9.8/10 great creative designer fragrance.

Smells like the guilty line but with added earthy dirty rose The dry down on this is amazing like a peppery watery fresh rose. Also kind of reminded me of “precious liquids salt & pepper just in the opening. And it last long could smell it all night even after trying to wash it off my hand. Bought a bottle once I smelt the dry down. I’d skip the “parfum” if you already have the edt. Parfum performance on skin and on paper with sad and faint like 30 mins even had coworkers trying to detect it. Buy the EDP for a slight DNA change and EDT beats the Perfume in performance like in Eros To me the rose isn’t overpowering or elderly smelling but if you arnt the biggest fan of rose I’d test first. Setting/vibe: if you wear a lot of black, dark red, dark grey. Trip-hop/ downtempo Lounge type vibes. This is a in that party scene but totally different vibes. This is like Versace Eros for the lounge setting comes to mind.

This stuff smells like MONEY you will smell rich wearing this. I love this fragrance because it's super versatile and wont offend anyone. Its not weak, but its not super strong so you wont choke anybody out. The best way to describe this fragrance is imagine a SWEET RAIN SHOWER. This stuff smells exactly like a rainy day, but cleaner and sweeter. I love the smell of rain personally so this stuff is just so good. This is great for the office just don't overspray. It's smells PROFESSIONAL and CLASSY. This stuff is also great for date nights as the scent is masculine while having some familiar feminine notes, so you'll show you're date that you are a manly man who is still in touch with his feminine side. As for age range, this stuff is definitely for more of a mature man but great for a younger guy trying to portray a professional picture of himself.

Intense floral for 30 to 40 minutes, slightly balsamic and with a little zing that is probably the "salt" note, the pepper makes everything round here. It gets super clean/soapy after that with a tamed rose note where you don't get anything balsamic really, rose doesn't feel like the main note to me after the dry down it's not a sharp realistic rose like Toy Boy or Ferrari Essence Oud it's more like rose and lavender really well blended together with a white floral behind making it bright and creamy like the original Gucci Guilty I guess. It projects well for 2 hours, and lasts 6 maybe 7 hours... I blind bought it because I found a great deal and I'm really glad, I have around 30 fragrances in my collection and none of them smells quite like this. If you want a super clean scent with a bit more character added to it go for it.

Best in the line! Having owned this Guilty flanker for two years now, I can confidently say that it stands out as the best in the Pour Homme line. It seemed like a bold move for Gucci, considering the Guilty fragrances gets so much hate, So this perfume with its unique composition (men’s fragrance at that) certainly comes with its challenges. The combination of rose, chili, and a spicy kick of salt & vinegar give it a daring allure. I also detect the orange blossom, adding a “fresh” white floral sensation to the scent. The patchouli and cedar notes give it a “dark” characteristic that I absolutely love. It’s mysterious, warm, unorthodox, and not mass-appealing, which may seem counterintuitive, but it’s what makes the fragrance stand out. I hope other designers take more risks like this instead of always going the safe route

Hidden gem. The rose is a great twist you don't see as the most prolific scent in men's fragrances often. Has definitely been a compliment getter for me, great date night fragrance, or if you were getting with a group of people that don't really take fragrances as seriously and want to stick out a little. The sillage isn't the best, definitely more of an intimate fragrance, most of my compliments from this one come from women if I am talking to them one on one. My biggest gripe with it is the longevity, after 5-6 hours I can't really smell it anymore, not sure if it is because I am noseblind, or just weak longevity, but overall it is amazing. Very seductive, mysterious, and overall extremely pleasant and slept on compared to the other Gucci Guilty colognes. Performance: 7/10 Scent: 9.5/10 Sillage: 7.5/10 Overall: 8/10

Experience the unexpected with this vibrant fragrance that blends together distinct accords to create a truly unique scent. Imagine dining at a bustling downtown restaurant, surrounded by the woodsy aromas of the space, the spicy scents of the food, and the fresh, sparkling notes of mimosas. As you sit, you catch a hint of a soft and fresh rose scent from the person at the next table, adding a delicate touch to the bold and modern Fougere aroma you're wearing. But it's not just the food and drink that make this scent so special - it's the unexpected blend of citrus and rose with a classic guilty patchouli base, giving it a balsamic sweetness that's truly unforgettable. Whether you're wearing it to a fancy brunch or simply looking to add some excitement to your everyday routine, this fragrance is sure to be a hit.

Glad I took the chance and grabbed this the other day instead of getting AQD pro. I wanted some Patcheuli and for the money it was tough to pass on a new Gucci Guilty. I know Gucci takes alot of cheap shots, but this is super good for a $100 designer cologne. It's versatile, office to dinner to casual in spring, super masculine & different. The rose really steps this up & the soapy lavender creamy vibe with some spices just works. Signature scent worthy. I will wait for the Parfum, not paying $165 cause it's just this a little smoother & rich. Really good as well. Similar so both be redundant imo. Give this a shot, sample for sure, it's not for everyone, it can be viewed as unisex to some, but for me, just works terrific. Impossible to offend anyone, it makes a statement which is also a plus.