Gucci · 2017
Gucci Guilty Absolute EDP
Longevity
Long-lastingearly reports · 23 people
Projection
Strongreports split · 10 people
Season
Cooler months8 in 10 season mentions
woody
aromatic
grounded
What the community says
Often worn in cooler months
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites, Reddit, YouTube and TikTok, updated 25 Oct 2026: 23 describe how long it lasts, 10 how far it projects and 48 how it smells. Most other posts only name Gucci Guilty Absolute.
Sample first: many who bought it unsmelled say to try it before a full bottle.
How long it lasts23 people
Early reports: long-lasting
In words
So far, the 23 people who describe it mostly say it lasts a long time.
How far it projects10 people
Early reports: strong
In words
So far, the 10 people who describe it mostly say it projects strongly.
When people wear it20 mentions
8 in 10
season mentions are cooler
8 in 10 cooler2 in 10 other seasons
From 20 mentions of a season.
Cooler monthsFormal events
Also worth knowing
Compliments
2%
2% of people who wear it get compliments (91).
Typical perfume we track: 8%.
Creators on Gucci Guilty Absolute3 videos
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Summary in words
Gucci Gucci Guilty Absolute: what people say about it.
In short: Often worn in cooler months.
Most often worn by men.
Early reports: long-lasting (23 people): So far, the 23 people who describe it mostly say it lasts a long time.
Early reports: strong (10 people): So far, the 10 people who describe it mostly say it projects strongly.
Of the 20 mentions of a season, about 8 in 10 are about cooler weather.
People wear it most for: cooler months, formal events.
2% of people who wear it get compliments (91).
Perfumes people say smell alike: Dark Lord by By Kilian (69% of voters); Secret Adventure by Al Ambra (86% of voters).
Sample first: many who bought it unsmelled say to try it before a full bottle.
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
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How we count
- It sums up what 200+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
- Matches with 100+ voters come first; early reads have fewer votes.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Gucci Guilty Absolute smells like smoky leather jacket over damp patchouli. It opens with leather, moves into cypress and patchouli and settles on vetiver. It leans masculine, though anyone can wear it.
This eau de parfum is best in fall and winter and is an evening scent. Reach for it for casual days. Released in 2017.
In the community's experience it lasts well into the evening, and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something woody and aromatic for casual days.
- Sample first if: woody is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike leather fragrances.
Around $110.
Explore more: More from Gucci · Woody perfumes · Leather perfumes · Cypress perfumes
Concentration
EDP
Occasion
Casual
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans masculine
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
The Brand
Gucci
Gucci is an Italian designer house. 100+ perfumes from Gucci are listed on Scendira, from about $24 to $550.
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The most discussed Gucci perfumes in the fragrance communities Scendira tracks are Gucci Bloom, Flora Gorgeous Orchid and Gucci Rush.
Inside the picks
Gucci Bloom (Eau de Parfum, 2017) smells like creamy white flowers dusted with soft powder, starting with jasmine before rangoon creeper take over. Flora Gorgeous Orchid (Eau de Parfum, 2024) reads as creamy sweet orchid vanilla, cooled by fresh air, opening on vanilla and drying down to ozonic notes. Gucci Rush (Eau de Toilette, 1999) is described as floral peach cream with powdery rose dust; the opening brings peach and gardenia, and the base settles on patchouli, vanilla and vetiver.
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like smoky leather jacket over damp patchouli. It opens with leather, moves into cypress and patchouli and settles on vetiver.
In the community's experience it lasts well into the evening, and projects to about arm's length.
It is best in fall and winter. It is an evening scent. It suits casual days.
It leans masculine, though anyone can wear it.
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