Guilty Pour Homme Parfum by Gucci

It’s a new year and that means that Gucci is going to come out with a new fragrance to add to the Guilty line. For 2022, we have, Guilty Pour Homme Parfum. I ordered a bottle of this new scent to try out and see if the brand is going to add anything new or if its just more of the same. How does Guilty Parfum smell? Does it last long? Is it worth a try?

What does Guilty Parfum Smell Like?

Notes include: juniper, orange flower, cistus, lavender, nutmeg, lemon, patchouli, musk

Click here to try: Guilty Pour Homme Parfum by Gucci (Macy’s)

My Full Review

Immediately upon spraying, I can already tell that the closest comparison to Guilty Parfum is the now discontinued, Guilty Intense.

They aren’t the same fragrance, but I do get a lot of the same DNA. Lemon, lavender, patchouli, orange flower, cistus (instead of amber), and nutmeg (instead of coriander).

But, the structure is different and this new release is much smoother and natural than the old Intense. It is a much better blend.

Guilty Parfum is fresh and aromatic early on. The lemon note isn’t a full juicy fruit, more of the peel itself. Very light, actually. Nutmeg and juniper are big players in the opening act. It has a colder and woodsier feeling coming from the base.

I love the nutmeg and juniper combo playing of the usual Guilty notes. The opening is probably my favorite aspect of this fragrance so far.

Yes, you get plenty of the signature lavender and orange flower note, but more of that later on. And really, not to the same extent as others in the Guilty series. One note that will really come into its own is the Spanish cistus.

Basically, a labdanum note, that gives Guilty Parfum its ambery qualities. Not as heavy as the amber note in Intense and just of a higher quality.

The dry down still has some of that cold freshness, but much of the nutmeg and juniper have burned off completely. The latter stages are about musk, patchouli, cistus, and the floral notes.

Lavender and musk with the amber/patchouli and some remaining aromatic notes. Still does have a bit of a spicy finish, but feels more musky/woody than anything. I like it. Not super amazing to me, but it’s a very easy to wear scent.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

The sillage here is on the upper edge of moderate, at its peak. Not going to leave a huge trail, but very noticeable in the first hour or so. After that, it’s pretty middle of the road and devolving into something that sits pretty close to the skin.

I would’ve liked more of a powerhouse, but this Gucci ain’t it. Not bad, just not a monster.

With these initial tests, Guilty Parfum lasts somewhere in the 7-8 hour range, on my skin. Again, not insane, but still well worthwhile. I’ll keep trying it out, to see if it can do more. But, that’s about what it’s looking like.

Seasonally, I do think that this one gives you plenty of opportunity to wear it. I would avoid the hottest days, but in the cold or more moderate temperatures, you’ll be good to go. Autumn through spring for most folks.

This one is very versatile and can be worn pretty much anywhere without offending anybody or feeling out of place. It’s got a more mature and refined aroma than something like Guilty EDT and older guys may want to go with this Guilty, if any.

Daytime or nightlife. It’s not a club beast, but one that I could easily wear (and will) to a bar or lounge to have a few drinks. Dressed up or even casual. Guilty Parfum is a good cologne to have in the rotation.

Overall Impressions of Guilty Parfum

Overall, do I like Guilty Parfum? I do. I think it is one of the better releases of the series. Especially, from the editions that actually stick to the main DNA. Intense was one of my favorites, which I have a mini bottle of, and this one I might like a tad more…though, I’ll have to keep trying it out.

It’s not a complete lavender bomb or strongly citrus. You do get a somewhat new direction with this version of Guilty and the juniper and nutmeg are awesome. Not too much in the floral notes, but a solid use of musk and wood in the dry down.

Very balanced scent, as a whole. It’s not a complete love for me, but one that I like a good deal so far. I wish it was a little more powerful, but it is still decent for what it is.

If you’ve liked the Guilty line, it is one to check out. I’m glad that I have a replacement for Guilty Intense and one that is cleaner and well put together.

I was afraid that this might be like Guilty EDP, a strong start, and then pretty disappointing. However, I think that the back end of Parfum actually holds up well.

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