Gucci Fragrance review

Gucci Guilty Essence Eau de Toilette (Pour Homme) Review

Name: Gucci Guilty Essence Eau de Toilette (Pour Homme) Review
Item: Gucci Guilty Essence EDT
Author: Vivir

By Vivir · November 3, 2026

Gucci Guilty Essence Eau de Toilette (Pour Homme) Review - Product Image

Accords

woody aromatic citrus fresh spicy herbal fresh warm spicy green

Notes Pyramid

Top

LavenderCoriander

Heart

Orange BlossomNeroli

Base

PatchouliCedar

Pros & Cons

By far the frag with the lowest rating here that I love the most. This isn't generic to me at all, even in a 50+ bottle collection. I agree with "perfect rainy day fragrance". (duckduck114)
I wear this at work. It’s very discreet for the rest of the day but I still catch faint whiffs here and there. It’s weak enough not to bother anyone, yet noticeable up close. (Coolio Iglesias)
Great for everyday wear, it's fresh, safe and masculine, I'm sure no one will dislike it. (Domoski)
By far the frag with the lowest rating here that I love the most – perfect rainy day fragrance.
I wear this at work – very discreet, weak but pleasant; love the fresh, clean vibe.
Just Gucci guilty black renamed – safe option, fresh clean scent that women love.
Big fan of the scent, wish it lasted longer – I carry a travel spray to reapply.
Re‑released Gucci Guilty Black as Gucci Guilty Essence – fresh, clean, great for office wear.
By far the frag with the lowest rating here that I love the most. This isn't generic to me at all, even in a 50+ bottle collection. I agree with "perfect rainy day fragrance" (duckduck114).
I wear this at work. I spray on skin and on clothes. By the time I get to the office, it’s already just a memory of itself. It’s very discreet for the rest of the day but I still catch faint whiffs (Coolio Iglesias).
Gucci has re‑released Gucci Guilty Black as Gucci Guilty Essence. Same fragrance and notes, with a slightly different bottle and a new name, Essence. I get a mainly lavender and patchouli fougère, it smells fresh and clean with its cedar base holding it all together (Travis_Bickle).

Again? We already had GG Black in the same bottle. Looks like Gucci marketing mignons are bored with their creativity. (mshilov)
Gucci Essence EDT is okay, its a DNA thats existed for decades in cheaper brands... simple, linear, inoffensive & mostly lavender & patchouli... not worth price. (Catahoula)
Super bland and generic fragrance. I wanted to like this, but there is just nothing interesting of note. (ticcytoccy)
Again? We already had GG Black – bored with Gucci's creativity.
Simple, linear, inoffensive & mostly lavender & patchouli – not worth the price.
Super bland and generic fragrance – nothing interesting.
Least favorite of the Guilty line – projection below average.
Calming then earthy and sharp, but weak – not a strong impression.
Again? We already had GG Black in the same bottle. Looks like Gucci marketing mignons are bored with their creativity (mshilov).
Gucci Essence EDT is okay, its a DNA thats existed for decades in cheaper brands from Axe to Curve for men; its simple, linear, inoffensive & mostly lavender & patchouli... very little orange blossom or neroli. Not worth the price (Catahoula).
Super bland and generic fragrance. I wanted to like this, but there is just nothing interesting of note (ticcytoccy).