Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum

Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum, Gucci's 2020 flanker, is a rose-led men's scent built on an unusual, savoury opening. Everyone who describes it calls it floral, about two thirds add woody, and a third mention spicy, fresh, aromatic or amber facets.

The top notes read like a kitchen as much as a perfume: rose and red chilli pepper give a warm, slightly peppery floral, while salt and balsamic vinegar add a tangy, mineral sharpness that makes the first minutes distinctive rather than pretty. The heart turns softer and more conventional, with lavender, neroli and orange blossom giving a clean, aromatic floral middle. The base is simple and dry, with cedar and patchouli providing an earthy, woody floor.

Most wearers find the longevity moderate, with a third calling it long lasting, and sillage is moderate for a large majority. It is voted for spring and autumn and splits almost evenly between night and day, suggesting a versatile, slightly offbeat scent that works for evenings out as well as ordinary days.

Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum — for men fragrance by Gucci (released 2020). Top notes: Rose, Red Chilli Pepper, Balsamic Vinegar, Salt. Heart notes: Lavender, Orange Blossom, Neroli. Base notes: Cedar, Patchouli. — Parfica open fragrance database