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Guilty Essence

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
White Floral
Aromatic
Woody
Patchouli
EDT · mens

Gucci's Guilty Essence for men is an eau de toilette that sits within the Italian house's expansive fragrance line, positioned as a fresher, more aromatic take on their original Guilty DNA.

The composition opens with coriander and lavender, establishing an herbal, slightly spicy freshness before shifting into a floral heart of neroli and orange blossom. This white floral core prevents the fragrance from leaning too heavily aromatic, instead creating a balanced green fragrance that feels both crisp and refined. Cedar and patchouli form a dry, woody base that grounds the composition without adding weight, maintaining the fresh character established at the top. The overall profile reads as a modern aromatic with significant green and citrus undertones.

Guilty Essence works well for someone seeking an everyday fragrance that's clean without being generic, or for those who appreciate aromatic fragrances with subtle floral dimension. It performs best in warmer months or during the daytime. If you're drawn to The Tactician, The Aristocrat, or The Homesteader scent profiles, this fragrance will likely appeal to you.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
71%
Fresh
90%
Floral
71%
White Floral
80%
Aromatic
100%
Woody
100%
Patchouli
50%
Earthy
50%
Powdery
21%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Coriander
Coriander
Warm, spicy, and faintly citrusy, coriander seed smells quite different from the green herb, with a dry, woody warmth and a slight floral quality. It adds a spiced, slightly exotic character to masculine fragrances without the sharpness of pepper or the sweetness of vanilla. A supporting spice note that adds complexity.
Lavender
Lavender
One of perfumery's most essential and beloved notes, clean, herbal, and slightly sweet with a calming, familiar quality that works in almost any context. Lavender is simultaneously the most versatile and the most human of ingredients: it appears in barbershop colognes, romantic florals, and sophisticated orientals alike. A note that simply works.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Neroli
Neroli
Distilled from bitter orange blossoms, neroli sits at the intersection of citrus and floral, bright and slightly waxy, with a honeyed depth that other citrus notes lack. It's one of the most complex natural ingredients in perfumery, simultaneously fresh and rich. A little neroli makes almost any fragrance feel expensive.
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Sweeter and more honeyed than neroli (both come from the same tree), orange blossom is a floral note with a warm, almost edible quality. It floats between citrus and floral families, adding richness without weight. A signature note of classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern perfumery.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Cedar
Cedar
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The TacticianBest match88% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Aristocrat88% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.

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The Homesteader84% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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Precision over excess. Always.
Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.
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Scent Profile
Citrus71%Fresh90%Floral71%White Floral80%Aromatic100%
Fragrance Family
Green/Aromatic
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Gucci Guilty Essence— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Guilty Essence is $46.99. Without a coupon the lowest price is $46.99. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Gucci fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

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Cheapest price for Gucci Guilty Essence? +
$46.99 at Jomashop. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Gucci Guilty Essence smell like? +
Gucci's Guilty Essence for men is an eau de toilette that sits within the Italian house's expansive fragrance line, positioned as a fresher, more aromatic take on their original Guilty DNA. The composition opens with coriander and lavender, establishing an herbal, slightly spicy freshness before shifting into a floral heart of neroli and orange blossom. This white floral core prevents the fragrance from leaning too heavily aromatic, instead creating a balanced green fragrance that feels both crisp and refined. Cedar and patchouli form a dry, woody base that grounds the composition without adding weight, maintaining the fresh character established at the top. The overall profile reads as a modern aromatic with significant green and citrus undertones. Guilty Essence works well for someone seeking an everyday fragrance that's clean without being generic, or for those who appreciate aromatic fragrances with subtle floral dimension. It performs best in warmer months or during the daytime. If you're drawn to The Tactician, The Aristocrat, or The Homesteader scent profiles, this fragrance will likely appeal to you.
What are the notes in Gucci Guilty Essence? +
Top: Coriander, Lavender. Heart: Neroli, Orange Blossom. Base: Cedar, Patchouli.
What fragrance family is Guilty Essence? +
Gucci Guilty Essence belongs to the Green/Aromatic fragrance family. It is an EDT.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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