Vanilla Collection 01: Irresistible, Magnetic, Delicious

This is the closest thing to Gucci Guilty Elixer. It has a barbershop vibe but slightly lacks white florals. They are there but its very hard to tell. I can definitely see the resemblance to Reflection Man or the OG JPG. This isn't perfectly balanced without a stronger floral accord but it is very high quality. Besides that, I'd say if you wear this in summer, spring, or office, go easy on the number of sprays. This stuff is beast mode and I'm not exaggerating,a friend sprayed a bunch of perfumes on him and I could only smell this from very far away additionally it stays on clothes for over 24 hours. If I were to give it a rating I'd say its 95% close to Gucci Guilty Elixer with that 5% being reduced florals. My first Zara Perfume that I would recommend to someone but not blind buy worthy as it can be too strong and can come off as a touch more synthetic than Guilty Elixer.

Zara is becoming one of my favorite cheapie houses. Their bottles look great, and in the past year and a half or so they have really taken strides towards building a much better reputation for themselves in the world of fragrance. This is an addition to the collection of reasons as to why I'm so optimistic for the brand. Not a bomb of a fragrance, but still lasts an acceptable amount of time on skin. Smells incredibly similar to Guilty Elixir, but just lacking some quality. Don't see a ton of resemblance to Reflection Man either. Great scent overall. A powdery, spicy, clean take on vanilla. Well worth more than the price tag of $27.99US (or $19.99 in the combo pack with 02).

Basically GGE for $25. The opening lacks some of that sharp almond that I have only been able to smell in GGE and the Absolu flanker, but besides that, it is pretty much spot on for GGE. I get around 7 hours on skin, 12-15 on clothing. I wouldn't wear it in the late spring and summer unless it was a cool night, but it's completely safe for the rest of the year. Great quality, good ingredients, enjoyable. I enjoy this was much much more than Shiyaaka Silver.

This is the more affordable version of Gucci Guilty Elixir, but there’s a reason it’s cheaper. It’s a well-packaged and nicely blended perfume, but it lacks the “wow” factor that Gucci has. This version leans more towards being a men’s fragrance, whereas the original has a touch of femininity. It’s a great alternative, and I believe it would be hard for someone passing by to realize it’s Zara’s replica. 10/10

Great Gucci Guilty Elixir Dupe, especially for the price. I bought mine in the set of two; 01 and 02 for approximately $50 US. For some reason it gives me a slight headache though, and lacks the ambery depth that Gucci Guilty Elixir has. I ended up layering it with a touch of PDM Haltane, it adds woody depth but still has the warmth.