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11 Best Smelling Burberry Perfumes for Women

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024 by Best Men's Colognes

Burberry is an English design house which is known for its distinctive check pattern and is now becoming very well known for its line of fantastic fragrances for both men and women.

Burberry perfumes are fashionable and usually best suited for everyday wear, the sensuality is subtle in these fragrances but it is definitely there.

For this list, I have chosen the 11 best Burberry perfumes for women, in my opinion. I will present them as my favorite picks and then add some honorable mentions.

Each one of them, brings something different to the table and will fit well with a particular woman’s style and chemistry.

Favorite Women’s Fragrances by Burberry

Best Overall Burberry Perfume

BURBERRY London for Women Eau de Parfum, 3.3 fl. oz
The men’s version of London is a deep, woodsy, spicy, and highly masculine fragrance. The women’s version of London is something quite different but equally attractive. Rose and honeysuckle really dominate at the start of the wear.

However, it is a very well-blended, floral arrangement. Then, these notes are joined by a juicy tangerine, that gives Burberry London a citrus zest.

Even with the tangerine note having its moment to shine within the composition, this is still more of a floral perfume. Peony and especially jasmine add to the bouquet effect as the fragrance dries down, along with some slight musky spice/sandalwood.

London is a great performer, which will give one an all day, 8+ hour longevity and nice sillage. Burberry London full Review

Top Burberry Her Scent

Burberry Her Intense– Burberry Her Intense is one for the lovers of sweet fruity fragrances. This one has a lovely blackberry leading the way, flanked by other berry scents. What gives it some distinction is the benzoin note, in the base, which creates a syrupy kind of finish to the fruits.

The original Burberry Her, is more of a BR 540 sort of aroma, in comparison. However, I like Her Intense better as a perfume. While the berries aren’t photorealistic in how they smell, I do enjoy the dynamism from the start and the performance overall.

The dry down is going to consist of the jasmine and benzoin notes, with the berry sweetness still lingering, just with less punch.

To me, none of the Burberry Her releases have been really great, but Intense can claim a spot on this list for sure.

Another Her

Her EDT by Burberry– The EDT version is my next favorite perfume from the Her lineup thus far. Though, it’s not too far ahead of the next in line.

Pear, black currant, and strawberry start things off. It’s mostly going to be about that pear note and this has more of the black currant than does the EDP.

Lily of the valley and peony will quickly emerge as the floral heart. I don’t like the opening act as much as the EDP, but the rest of the way is more interesting to me.

Plus, the performance isn’t too far behind the longevity and power of the eau de parfum edition.

Most Popular Fragrance

BURBERRY Brit for Women Eau de Toilette, 3.3 fl. oz
Another popular choice, Burberry Brit is a sweet, modern fragrance for ladies. It is best used during the colder months of the year, where it’s vanilla, almond, and rich tonka bean notes can really perform.

The lime top note, draws you in, before fading into the warm embrace of the rest of this comforting perfume.

As it dries down, Brit’s sugary side really comes through with that beautiful almond note, being almost coated in it.

Later, its wood notes really solidify and take the fragrance, the rest of the way home.

Another Mainstream Hit

Goddess EDP by Burberry– Goddess EDP isn’t a super unique perfume, but it is a very good one, that has plenty of appeal.

Gourmand and fresh led by an opening of vanilla and ginger. Not too heavy, but sweet, and some cacao will also move into the picture rather early.

To me, this isn’t a warm or enveloping gourmand fragrance. It feels kind of cold and the lighter aspects stick around well. Lavender and vanilla are the main notes. Jasmine, tonka bean, and patchouli round things out.

Just know that Goddess is mostly a vanilla-centric perfume. So, if that’s not your style, you can probably avoid it. This should be a popular scent for a long time, just based on the public reaction to it thus far. Goddess EDP review

The My Burberry Pick

My Burberry Black– Now, I’m not a huge fan of the My Burberry line, but Black is the best of the bunch and worth a shot (Blush, is also pretty good).

My Burberry Black gives you a nice mix of jasmine, candied sweetness, and a lovely peachy top to open things up. As it dries down, there is a well-behaved patchouli note swimming in a pool of rich amber.

The rose and jasmine notes are present, but they actually take a backseat to the rest of the bunch. Early on, I get more jasmine. Then, more rose in the latter stages.

It’s not a super massive bomb of a perfume, but you get plenty of strength and a long lasting wear.

Best Burberry for Summer

BURBERRY The Beat for Women Eau de Parfum, 1.7 fl. oz
The Beat is a change of pace from the rest of the scents on this list. It doesn’t have that usual fruit or floral dominance and is instead highlighted by a tea note.

This along with the other ingredients, gives this particular Burberry fragrance a fresh and spicy quality.

The pink pepper isn’t a heavy spice, but it helps to shape The Beat into an herbal green and woody aroma, at times.

Also, it has added depth from cardamom, orange, and a solid iris note. What a unique personality this one has and works extremely well during the summertime.

Best Unique and Classy Scent

BURBERRY Touch for Women Eau de Parfum, 1.0 fl.oz– The Beat is a different scent from Burberry, but Touch for Women, is kind of in its own zone entirely. One of its main notes is red pepper, which you don’t see often, in a ladies fragrance.

However, it is still soft and has fruity highlights with berries and the ubiquitous Burberry peach.

Touch is light and feminine but has woodsy/earthy moments that include cedar, among other notes. This is nice and a safe bet for school, work, or casual occasions.

Touch isn’t going to overpower, but it delivers an experience that stands alone while being somewhat familiar.

Other Great Options (Honorable Mentions)

BURBERRY for Women Eau de Parfum, 3.3 fl oz
The original and formerly most popular of the Burberry scents for women since being released in the mid 1990s.

Burberry for Women is a softer fragrance, with a lovely opening of peach and vanilla notes, that is later followed by a woody base.

It’s mostly a fruity type of scent but it doesn’t have a super candy-like sweetness, as some other fruity perfumes do. The peach is flanked by pear and apricot notes that subtly come out during wear.

The vanilla and fruit combo gives off an overall creamy/powdery type of aroma, that’s quite beautiful, and suitable for everyday wear. Its clean profile allows Burberry for Women to shine in a versatile amount of occasions from casual to dressed up.

BURBERRY Body for Women Eau de Parfum, 2.0 oz
Burberry Body hits right off the bat, with a wonderful peach note, that is flanked by rose and musk. Initially, that creamy fruit scent is what it’s all about, until about ten minutes in and a shift takes place.

From that point, Body becomes much more floral with the rose note, and iris. It’s kept together with additional vanilla and sandalwood notes, but the overall composition is warm and floral.

This is an ideal casual or office wear scent, as it gives great performance, and works well in moderate temperatures. Burberry Body Full Review

BURBERRY Weekend for Women Eau de Parfum, 1.0 fl.oz
Burberry Weekend is a feminine and energetic perfume, that’s also been around since the late 90s, and still manages to have a loyal following.

Weekend has a nice developing character, throughout the wear, and starts off with that unique hyacinth floral paired with citrus. This is a very fresh and clean scent with a bit of a watery/aquatic element hiding underneath. Weekend Review

8 Best Smelling Gucci Colognes

November 5, 2024November 5, 2024 by Best Men's Colognes

Beyond the other fashion products Gucci creates, it has a very popular line of fragrances for men and women. Its colognes offer a blend of unique scents that remain masculine and versatile to fit a consumer’s lifestyle.

While there are plenty of options for a man to choose from among the Gucci line of colognes, I wanted to focus on what I feel are the best perfumes pour homme from this Italian design house.

As of now, I have narrowed things down to eight scents for him, which are Gucci’s current greatest.

This list is not in order, as it is of course personal preference which scent smells the best, however, this is what I consider to be the cream of the crop. I have updated this list in 2024, to add to the original post from 2013, and change up the picks slightly.

Favorite Fragrances for Men by Gucci

Best Guilty Fragrance (Tie) and Top Summer Pick

1. Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme Fragrance Collection 3.0-oz. Eau de Toilette– One of the many flanker fragrances to stem from the Guilty namesake, Guilty Black is possibly my favorite (it’s a toss of with this and Intense).

Note: They’ve renamed this one, Guilty Essence.

Back in 2014-2015, I would wear this one all of the time, as I found it to be quite captivating and refreshing on my skin.

Guilty Black Pour Homme doesn’t have the same distinct citrus opening, as the main versions of Guilty, but it shares a sensibility. It is very well blended with the familiar scent of coriander and lavender being rather distinct.

It does have floral heart and a woody base. Orange blossom and neroli, are very present after the initial opening. I get a ton of orange blossom on my skin, some nice lavender, and greenish ingredients.

Guilty Black always had great staying power on me and also a very good ability to project without being overpowering at all. Still a very attractive scent and one that exceeded the others using this name. Guilty Black Review

Best Daily Wear Gucci Fragrance

2. Gucci Guilty Intense Eau De Toilette Spray for Men, 3 Ounce– Guilty Intense is a fresh and clean scent, which delivers a unique scent for guys who demand a signature fragrance. Mandarin, pink pepper, lilac, amber, and other ingredients in the notes blend well to produce a memorable experience.

Note: This has now been discontinued.

This one is better than the original Guilty, in my opinion. It doesn’t have as much of the lemon note from the start, but instead goes heavier on the lavender and amber. Again, I go back and forth between this and Black, but Intense gives me a nice amber finish to its citrus start.

It’s warm and bright with just hints of spice from light coriander and patchouli poking through the aroma. It is quite a linear scent, the dry down essentially adds some floral notes to the mix (orange blossom and neroli) that helps to further develop that citrus feel.

The sillage is on the upper end of moderate and I can get 7-8 hours of solid wear out of Guilty Intense. One of its strengths, is that, this fragrance can pretty much be worn year round and can go from office to date night without issue. It’s an all around solid scent. Guilty Intense Review

Best Winter Perfume for Men

3. Gucci for Men Eau de Toilette Spray, 3 Ounce– This namesake fragrance delivers a woodsy aroma, which is both highly masculine and sensual. Bergamot, Cyprus and violet notes open the scent followed by tobacco leaves and jasmine before the final note which includes amber settles in.

A gorgeous fragrance that would be a welcome addition to any man’s cologne collection. The tobacco is the main draw here, not a heavy scent, but light and exudes confidence.

Gucci for Men is very dry and green, cypress and violet, flanker the tobacco note and you have several other outdoorsy ingredients supporting the structure.

From what I understand, this one might have been reformulated, so I cannot speak to its current performance. The older bottles were never beasts in terms of sillage (more light to moderate), but always had good longevity.

Top Versatile Pick

4. Gucci Pour Homme Ii By Gucci For Men. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.3 Oz.– This Gucci fragrance is clean and never overpowering. There is a bit of spice to it but people will be wondering what exactly it is you’re wearing.

Pour Homme II opens up with that familiar citrus note, bergamot, but one quickly realizes that you are going to get a unique experience with notes of cinnamon, violet leaf, black tea, and pimento.

At times, it is smooth, others spicy, quite floral, and then feels green and herbal. Gucci II is a very subtle wear, not weak, but it’s never one that is going to choke out the room. You will catch it wafting up to your nose throughout the day and get that feeling of, “Damn, I smell good.”

You’ll probably have to find this Gucci scent online, as I haven’t seen it in a physical store, in quite some time. Still plenty of bottles, though, and it’s a damn good fragrance.

Best Unique Cologne and Longest Lasting Gucci

5. Gucci Guilty Absolute Eau de Parfum Spray for Men, 3 Ounce– The flankers to Guilty that have been coming out as of late, have been quite different from the original scents.

Guilty Absolute is definitely a new experience for the brand, but what I think is the best of the newer flankers.

Now, this is really powerful, masculine, and intense. So, it isn’t a cologne which will work for everybody. It opens with a nice leather and very earthy patchouli note, packing a punch right from the start.

However, as it dries down it really does actually get drier with notes of cypress and golden wood, taking over much of the composition.

The finale is a blend of the leather and cypress note, with a strong sillage, and double digit hour wear time. Guilty Absolute, isn’t going to be one that appeals to everybody.

In fact, some guys will find it overwhelming at times. Nonetheless, it offers something different and niche, that some men will swear by it. Read my Guilty Absolute Review

Interesting Guilty Flanker

6. Gucci Guilty Love Edition by Gucci Eau De Toilette Spray 3 oz Men– So, I tried this and the newer EDP version of Guilty, and I actually prefer this one. I do really like the opening act of EDP, but it pretty much just dries down to a flatter version of the original with rose on top.

Meanwhile, Love Edtion opens up with a delicious mix of kumquat and orange, making this a nice zesty option for the spring and summer months.

It actually reminds me of having a similar style to Chanel Allure Blanc, with its pink pepper, vetiver, and other dry elements. The difference being, the Chanel has a vanilla finish and lemon, while Guilty Love Edition is soapier and floral.

I really dig the combination of ginger and pink pepper. The lavender is nice and, this does have some overlap with Guilty Black, yet retains its own style. The performance isn’t amazing, but I really enjoyed this one. Guilty Love Edition review

Replacement for Guilty Intense

7. Guilty Pour Homme Parfum by Gucci (Macy’s)– This is a new release for 2022, has a lot in common with Guilty Intense, but is a more refined and better version. I bought a full bottle upon release and have been really enjoying this Gucci perfume.

To me, it is already one of the best Guilty colognes from the series. It opens up with, a lemon peel-like zest, nutmeg, and juniper notes. It is less of a pure citrus play versus others in the series, but has a delightful aromatic quality to it.

Guilty Pour Homme Parfum is a balance of all the signature Guilty aromas; from floral to citrus to fresh, but with more woodsy influence. 7-8 hours of performance, but pretty darn solid all around. Read my full review (or video below).

Eighth Elixir

Guilty Elixir– Personally, I think Elixir Pour Homme is overrated. That being said, it’s mostly a fine cologne, that other people like way more than me.

Pimento and nutmeg lead things off with a spiciness, but the vanilla and iris notes are really going to shine in this one. It’s got a bit of a kick, but the fuzziness of the benzoin note prevents it from going too far into that direction.

Floral, powdery, a bit sweet, warm with an amber. That’s about what you get from Gucci Guilty Elixir.

I really like the opening act, but it’s somewhat bland to me after that. I will say that the performance here is good. So, even though this is an expensive one, it does a solid job at sticking around.

It’s different from the rest of the series and kind of unisex. Enjoyable enough, but not something I’m crazy for. Guilty Elixir review

Other Discontinued Gucci Colognes that were great:

Gucci Rush

Gucci Envy

There you have it the short list of the best men’s colognes by Gucci. This design house has had many winners over the years, Rush, Envy, and Pour Homme, are all wonderful choices if you can still find a bottle of them.

However, the ones that are still in production should add some luxury to any man’s toilette and keep him smelling great.

3 Best Smelling Jimmy Choo Colognes

May 11, 2025November 5, 2024 by Best Men's Colognes

Jimmy Choo really became famous as a women’s fashion brand, which then expanded into ladies’ fragrances. However, it has now more recently, come on the scene as a seller of men’s colognes. While it doesn’t have a huge back catalog of options yet, the brand has already become appreciated, in the fragrance world.

In this post, I want to present my top three scents from the designer. I’ve also listed some further honorable mentions, after my favorite picks.

Best Smelling Jimmy Choo Colognes

Top Jimmy Choo Cologne

1. Intense Eau De Toilette, Fougere Oriental Woody, 3.3 fl. oz. JIMMY CHOO – I’m only going to put Jimmy Choo Man Intense on the list, ahead of the original Man (I didn’t want to include both here, as they’re so closely related).

Though, I will say, I think I prefer the opening few minutes of the original more. However, I get better performance from Intense, as well as the overall smell in totality.

Intense gives you a nice juicy fruitiness, paired with lavender, and tonka bean. Sitting underneath that, is a nice small dose of spiciness, provided by pepper and patchouli. Man Intense is very well-liked and will receive complements.

This is the type of cologne, for a guy who wants a simple daily wear, that will be appreciated and not too heavy. No worries, the Intense name, doesn’t mean the sillage is unbearable. Pretty moderate, in fact, but that’s what you’d want for its purpose. My Review

The Next in Line

2. Jimmy Choo Man Blue Eau De Toilette Spray, 3.3 Ounce JIMMY CHOO Man – Sage and lavender are the main notes, up top, along with a slight peppery ingredient. It’s starts out fresh and spicy, before it gets smoothed out/sweetened by: vanilla, leather, and sandalwood.

Blue has become one that I’ve come back to now and then, as the opening act appeals to me on certain days. It feels like a borderline great fragrance, that’s just missing that extra something.

This does become more about the vanilla and amber notes, as it dries down, which gives Man Blue a sweet and a bit of a powdered finish. For a while, you do get a very nice middle play between the emerging woods, and the trio of lavender, vanilla, and amber.

The longevity is pretty solid, but the sillage can end up being somewhat light, but still serviceable. Very nice smell, however. Man Blue Review

Third Place Finisher

3. Man Ice Eau De Toilette, 3.3 fl. oz.– Super fresh and chilled citrus, that is utterly perfect for a summer’s day. Led by citron, with the aid of orange and lime, Man Ice takes on the aroma of something akin to lemonade.

The dry down becomes, woodier, with a slight soapy air about it. The cedar note adds to the freshness and is joined by a light touch of vetiver. It is pretty limited in its uses versus what a lot of men will want in a daily wear.

Not much complexity here, but a joy in the right situation, with a smell along the lines of Dior Homme Cologne. I do like these citrusy lemonade sorts of colognes, but they aren’t great with the longevity.

If you can get a bottle of Jimmy Choo Man Ice for cheap, it’s a nice addition, for a summer’s day. Read my full review: Man Ice

The Others (Ranked)

JIMMY CHOO Man Eau de Toilette Spray, 3.3 Fl Oz– Honestly, this one smells pretty good, and that’s never really been my major qualm with it. But, the performance of Jimmy Choo Man is also pretty atrocious.

Similar aroma to Coach for Men, but the Choo is better. Pineapple and melon are fresh and clean with underlying pink pepper and suede, mixing the smoothness and spice.

Choo Man will settle into being mostly about the pineapple and lavender notes. It’s pretty attractive and versatile. Again, though, it lasts about 4 hours on my skin. Not great. As such, if you want a bottle, try to get it at discount. Jimmy Choo Man Review

Man Aqua– This is another one for the summertime. I still lean toward Ice above Aqua, but this is a really pleasant ‘blue’ fragrance from Jimmy Choo.

Grapefruit and sage are the main attractions, sitting on top of a marine accord. Not super oceanic, but clean and fresh, with some added cardamom giving it some more spiciness.

It dries down a bit earthy and woodsy. Patchouli and moss are present. Not that it turns completely in any direction, Man Aqua is quite a balanced cologne.

Another one that doesn’t have amazing performance, but this is a scent that has mass appeal, and is easy to wear.

Urban Hero by Jimmy Choo– Urban Hero is a newer release after the Man line of fragrances, but it’s not that great. It’s like a mix of the one above and Guess Seductive Homme.

It’s more like an impression of those up top. It’s warm and sweet without much distinction, as to what notes you’re getting. ‘Lemon caviar’ is the listed note. That’ll change and this will become more about leather and the amber note.

Under that? Some rosewood and vetiver. Urban Hero is okay with how it smells. Not too exciting or complex. This is another one, that’ll put out around four hours of wear. Very forgettable. Urban Hero Review

10 Best Smelling Bvlgari Colognes

June 3, 2025November 3, 2024 by Best Men's Colognes

This is a list of the top ten fragrances for men by the design house, Bvlgari. Each of these perfumes is unique and smells great in their own right.

The key, is to find the one that pairs well with your own personal tastes, and sense of style. All types are represented here, from aquatic to the more spicy or woodsy scents.

They are mostly all among Bvlgari’s most popular, with some other, underrated gems. Some will be more versatile than a few of the niche entries on the list and I try to describe where each one falls on the spectrum.

Favorite Best Bvlgari Colognes for Men

Top Winter/Nightlife Bvlgari Fragrance

Bvlgari Man in Black Eau de Parfum Spray for Men, 3.4 Ounce
Man in Black by Bvlgari is my favorite cologne from this brand. I love its dark, spicy, and boozy aroma. Its one that I’ve gotten plenty of complements on wearing, over the past two years, including one girl telling me repeatedly how, ‘incredibly sexy’ I smelled.

It wasn’t something that I was all that crazy about at first, but this cologne really grew on me in a big way. Wearing this on a cold evening, really let’s the fragrance shine.

This one gets plenty dark and has a smoky undertone, that is simply great. Boozy and spicy, then, smooth and warm.

Man in Black is spice soaked in rum, with a smooth leather and creamy tonka bean to calm it down. Add to that, tobacco plus oud, and you have yourself a highly masculine scent that gets noticed. Man in Black Full Review

Update: The Parfum version of this has been released. It’s a spicier blend, without the rum, and an iris note which gives it some distinction. I still prefer the EDP.

Top Spring/Summer Fragrance Overall

Bvlgari Man Extreme by Bvlgari 3.4 oz Eau de Toilette Spray– Man Extreme has much better staying power, than the original Bvlgari Man (listed lower on the page). However, the two really aren’t similar in how they smell.

Man Extreme is led by citrus, with vetiver undertones. The woodiness and vetiver, is the major overlap between these colognes. Ultimately, the arrive at different places.

Most importantly, is the inclusion of a great and quite unique, cactus note. It is a freshly spiced citrus scent, for the warmer months, with a note which really helps to set it apart. Very nice, with good performance, and the sillage isn’t too loud.

The citrus and cactus blend, up top is really awesome. It’s a rather dry scent, much like the original, and you get the fresh and smoothness of vetiver in the latter stages. Along with, some light cardamom spice.

Tygar Summer

Tygar by Bvlgari– Tygar is one of the brand’s more exclusive and expensive scents. It’s not too complicated, but is a great citrus wear for the warmer months of the year.

To me, it splits the difference between Afternoon Swim and L’Immensite by LV. This one goes with a heavy use of grapefruit (feels like some orange is there too), as the citrus. With amber and wood to round things out.

It’s also got a fresh kick with the lovely ginger note and a musky finish that pairs with the amber note in the back half.

Not exactly the same as either of those Louis Vuitton fragrances, but gives you the same well put together feeling, in a cologne that’s pretty chill and casual for the summertime.

Best Oceanic Aqva

BVLGARI Aqva Atlantiqve Eau de Toilette Spray, 3.3 Ounce– The Aqva line inhabits its own space in the male fragrance world. You have to be a fan of the marine/oceanic fragrances to truly appreciate them.

Atlantiqve is probably the top pick, in my mind. This is a very nice fragrance that comes across sort of like an oceanic version of Versace’s Dylan Blue.

The two are most alike at the start, when the citrus is strongest. The sea notes are there, but it isn’t overly salty, and there is of course the ambergris.

Atlantiqve does a great job at evoking the depths of the ocean, while still bringing the pleasant citrus notes. The latter stages really start to bring in the amber and drier notes. Salty with that amberwood note, that’s found in Light Blue Eau Intense.

Best Fresh Daily Wear

Bvlgari Blv By Bvlgari For Men. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.4 Oz.
Bvlgari Blv is a scent that sort of stands alone, in terms of its unique style. It has that familiar and subtle spice of ginger and cardamom.

It has a super fresh quality and woody/outdoorsy notes, holding up its base.

Blv also brings in its greenish tobacco note, mainly the flower, which plays quite well off of that ginger top. I really dig this one, as ginger, never seems to get much play as a strong note. It’s usually just a role player, but here, it gets the chance to shine.

Blv is an every day wear for casual situations or an office environment. That low key spice is wrapped up in a powdered finish, which is quite nice. My Blv Review

Top Woodsy/Unique

Bvlgari Man Eau de Toilette Spray for Men, 5 Ounce– Bvlgari Man is a woody fragrance that is soft, smooth, and sweet with that bit of honey at its heart. Man is not at all an overpowering fragrance, it is more of one that demands others get closer for a better aroma.

It opens up with violet leaf, pear, lotus, and a bit of citrus. It is sweet, while being floral/woody, and especially dry.

The floral notes will lighten, as it moves on, and you will be left with more vetiver and woods. Bvlgari man is clean, with a dry sweetness, and crisp aroma in the beginning.

That is not to say that Bvlgari Man is completely weak, it isn’t, it is more subtle, refined, and masculine but use more sprays. I do wish that it was bolder and had top notch sillage, because it is a pretty unique and fine smelling scent. Full Bvlgari Man Review

Update: It’s discontinued. But, Dua has their inspired version of it: Dua’s Charming Man

Neroli Clean

Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli– A very nice spring/summertime wear that is indeed in the same vein as Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford, but not at all an exact match. Wood Neroli, is much woodier (as the name suggest), particularly in the dry down.

It opens with a fresh squeeze of bergamot and the signature neroli note. It’s got a nice balance of the citrus juice and neroli for the first bit of the wear. Then, the neroli will get the upper hand between them.

The dry down is where this one really takes on its own unique qualities. Cypriol, cedar, and other woody notes combine with musk and amber in the base.

The earlier stages feel more like a clean soap. Then, it shift to a fresher woodsier clean.

Classiest Bvlgari Cologne

Bvlgari Pour Homme Soir By Bvlgari For Men. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.4 oz
Homme Soir is such a simplistic and straightforward kind of cologne, but I don’t think that I’ve encountered anything else like it.

It is a classy and refine fragrance that is brilliant in its use of a limited amount of notes.

There’s the citrus top of bergamot and a green herbal aroma of tea. This is all surrounded by the warm understated amber note and the crisp dryness of papyrus.

Update: This one has been discontinued for a while now. Though, the brand did release a new EDP version of Pour Homme. So, maybe this one will also get a refresher at some point.

Original Casual Aquatic

Bvlgari Aqua By Bvlgari For Men. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.4 Ounces– Aqva is obviously an aquatic scent. From the start we get a strong blend of two types of orange, salty seaweed, and cedar driftwood.

It has that really oceanic and water laden citrus fruit vibe, that strikes hard at first.

However, it doesn’t stay citrus laden throughout like most aquatics and ends up with quite a moderate sillage. The orange note, actually fades pretty fast, and you get that seaweed coming in to its full effect.

That is joined by lavender and the remaining cedar wood. Really good casual scent for the summer months and feels like being at the shore. Full Bvlgari Aqva Review

Essence Line

Bvlgari Man Wood Essence– For me, the Essence line was mostly a disappointment from Bvlgari. But, there are those who like it, and Wood Essence is the best of them.

It surprised me that this and Terrae, were the colognes that I enjoyed the most from the series. I would’ve though it’d be the others.

It kicks off with a mix of sweetness and citrus zest. It’s not heavy or too overdone with the citrus notes, but feels quite refreshing.

Coriander shines for about 15 minutes, but this one is going to be led by the cypress and cedar notes.

Not too amazing with the performance. Though, it’s good for most purposes.

Would be my last pick on this list, but I think Wood Essence delivers a nice enough wear to be included in the current crop of fragrances from the brand. Wood Essence review

11 Best Smelling Gucci Perfumes for Women

November 3, 2024November 3, 2024 by Best Men's Colognes

Gucci has a long history as a top notch fashion design house. The Italian firm is well known for its clothing and accessories. Their fragrance line for women is also fantastic, but we want to know, which Gucci perfume smells best?

For this list, I have selected 11 fragrances, which I consider to be the top smelling from the women’s line as of this latest update.

Favorite Ladies Gucci Fragrances

Most Popular Perfume

Guilty by Gucci for Women, Eau de Toilette Spray, 2.5 Ounce
This scent from the Italian design house is sexy yet not overpowering and it’s use of pink pepper notes gives it a seductive spice.

Also, has notes of peach and lilac which softens the scent and gives off a terrifically feminine vibe.

At times, it makes me think that this is a cousin of sorts, of Gucci Rush (listed below). As, they both have floral notes, peach, and patchouli. However, Guilty has its own distinct vibe, which has made it so popular over the years.

It’s spicy floral combination, gives way to a lilac and musk dry down, with a bit of sweet vanilla warmth. I still think that the original, is the best Gucci Guilty for women.

The Better Gucci Guilty

Guilty Absolute Pour Femme– While the original is a top seller, Guilty Absolute is the best smelling of the Guilty Pour Femme line. Eau de Parfum Intense, is second, in my opinion.

Absolute gives you a fantastic blackberry note that is joined by woody notes, a light pink rose, and patchouli in the base. The opening gives you some additional bergamot citrus and pink pepper for a bit of spicy sweetness.

Blackberry having the leading role, doesn’t make this one a super sweet or too youthful of a perfume. No, the cypress and golden wood notes give this a darker feeling than something like that.

Not too much rose, not overly spicy or smoky. Though, it has all of that too. Really great stuff.

Floral Springtime Fragrance

Gucci Bloom for Women Eau de Parfum Spray, 3.4 Ounce– Gucci Bloom is a very popular and rather simple release from the brand.

However, it has already gained plenty of popularity, and spun of flankers of its own. It is a tuberose led fragrance, that maintains a balance, and becomes a gorgeous floral perfume.

It’s a clean floral with a solid dose of jasmine, with a hint of honeysuckle. Fresh, green, with some spice at the top. Bloom gives a good performance, with a not too powerful sillage, and a creamy sandalwood ending.

Exudes Confidence/Elegance

Gucci Women’s Gucci Premiere Eau de Parfum Natural Spray, 2.5 fl. oz. A gorgeous and sensual experience, Gucci Premiere will make a lady feel both strong and elegant. It also comes in that great looking gold bottle.

It is a bit citrusy and fresh, with an underlying note of orange blossom, giving it a floral appeal. As Premiere moves on, it becomes a more of a floral scent with a light musk appeal.

The fruit notes stick around, in a less prominent capacity. Finally, orange blossom and sandalwood, seem to be the remaining ingredients that shine with a lovely appeal.

Notes include: leather, bergamot, orange blossom, wood, and white flowers. Premiere opens with a juicy blend of bergamot and blackberry.

Elixir

Guilty Elixir Pour Femme– The Guilty series on the women’s side of things has a ton of different flanker releases. The problem is, only some of them are any good.

Guilty Elixir was released with both a men and women’s version. To me, the men’s was overrated, but the women’s is one of the best Guilty Pour Femme they’ve come out with.

I still like Guilty Absolute and the original, more than this, but I think this might edge out Intense.

Elixir starts out with a light blend of citrus and osmanthus, which gives it a jammy sort of aroma. The violet gives it a bit of a powdery scent, as it transitions into being much more about the floral notes.

Wisteria and violet provide the clean and somewhat soapy smell, with tonka bean and vanilla solidifying things in the base.

The Alchemist’s Garden

Tears of Iris– This is my first pick from the higher end Alchemist’s Garden line by Gucci. Tears of Iris features the title signature note, sandalwood, musks, and angelica.

It does indeed have a powdery scent to it, but it to my nose it is pretty earthy/musky, and has a colder subtlety. When the sandalwood really comes in, after the initial burst, that’s when it becomes a much creamier and powdery perfume.

The Alchemist’s Garden line scents aren’t too complicated in their development. Tears of Iris is particularly linear. However, the quality of the ingredients is superb, and this is for sure one to check out if you love iris.

A Classic Gucci Scent

Gucci Rush By Gucci For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 2.5 Ounces– This is a very bold and energetic fragrance that won’t be everyone’s favorite.

However, this blend of jasmine, gardenia, vanilla, peach, and patchouli is highly unique and can be a signature scent for the right woman.

It was released back in 1999, but still has plenty of fans, to this day.

It opens up with the rose note and gardenia, along with the peach aroma, and patchouli. It’s smooth yet has an energetic disposition and an attention grabbing opening act.

It’s a strong sillaged perfume, built for the nightlife, where you don’t get as many floral scents. Rush is sexy, provocative, and a classic. My full Gucci Rush Review

Another Bloom for Summer

GUCCI BLOOM PROFUMO DI FIORI by GUCCI– Profumo di Fiori was released by the brand in 2020 and it’s one of the top Bloom flankers, in my opinion.

The floral notes of jasmine, ylang-ylang, and tuberose do compete for the lead throughout. I get mostly jasmine for much of the wear. However, tuberose does have its moments.

It feels bright and has a creamy warmth to it, with enough woodiness to make things interesting. Ylang-ylang mixed with the base notes, give it that summery feeling.

Gucci calls one of the base notes, sun-drenched wood. A very solar sort of aroma does indeed permeate through this perfume during the wear.

Tiger Eyes

The Eyes of the Tiger– This is an entry of the Alchemist’s Garden haute perfume line by Gucci. This one is rather simple, but provides you with a great resinous amber and a dark, slightly smoky vanilla note.

But, it definitely doesn’t go full medicinal with its presentation. The Eyes of the Tiger retains a sweetness, and most noticeably, a powdery aroma that makes this a delightful perfume to smell. There is a slight floral scent also lurking underneath.

I like that this one isn’t just another luxury oud fragrance. Plus, the sweet/powdery aroma with amber is pretty great. Somewhat similar to Le Lion de Chanel, but I think that’s spicier and more complex than this Gucci.

Bamboo

Gucci Bamboo Eau De Parfum Spray for Women, 2.5 Ounce– Bamboo opens up with the citrus freshness of bergamot, before the floral notes come in, and blend with light woods.

It’s a lovely option for daily wear, as the lily and orange blossom notes, don’t get overbearing.

Gucci Bamboo surrounds the wearer with a delicate and clean aura, with a somewhat sweet undertow. Has a subtle dewiness at times.

This is a floral for those who don’t want a huge sillage bomb, but want to smell plenty attractive, when others get close by.

Citrus, Peony, and Rose

Flora by Gucci by Gucci for Women – 2.5 Ounce EDT Spray
Softer than some other Gucci scents. Feminine, sweet, floral, with citrus notes. Flora has since its release, spawned a number of other fragrances, under this banner.

Nonetheless, we will list the popular EDT here, as a starting point.

Flora is bright, playful, and elegant. It has a citrus top, that is paired by peony, and the two mix amazingly well during the entirety of the wear.

It has a freshness to it, with a bit of rose peaking through, and a lightly spiced base of patchouli and pink pepper. Sweet, citrusy, and peony.