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Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme fragrance
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Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme

EDT Masculine · 2013 · by Aurélien Guichard
6.6 /10

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme scores 6/10 for longevity and performs best in Cold conditions.

Best in Cold 6/10 longevity
From USD 70–110From EUR 64–101From GBP 55–87From PKR 15,000–22,000From AED 250–400From INR 5,810–9,130From SAR 263–413
6 Longevity
6 Sillage
7 Versatility
7 Value
6.8 Climate Avg

Fragrance Notes

Aromatic Green Fresh Spicy Woody
Fragrance Note PyramidTOP NOTES0–30 min1Green Notes2Coriander3LavenderHEART NOTES30–120 min1Orange Blo…2Neroli3Green NotesBASE NOTES2h+1Patchouli2Cedarwood
Top Notes — first impression, 0–30 min

Heart Notes — the core, 30 min – 2 hrs

Base Notes — the foundation, 2 hrs+
Accord ProfileAromaticGreenFresh SpicyWoodyACCORDPROFILE

Occasions & Seasons

Best For
Daily Evening Casual Night Out
Seasons
Fall Winter Spring

Climate Performance

Avg 6.8 / 10
Extreme Heat
6/10
Good
45°C and above
Riyadh, Jacobabad, Kuwait City, Phoenix
Hot & Humid
6/10
Good
Around 35°C with high humidity
Dubai, Karachi, Mumbai, Miami
Warm & Dry
7/10
Good
Around 30°C with low humidity
Lahore, Delhi, Muscat, Los Angeles
Mild
7/10
Good
Around 20°C
Islamabad, Bangalore, London, San Francisco
Cold
8/10
Excellent
Below 10°C
Murree, Shimla, Moscow, New York

Expert Analysis

What Makes It Unique

A darker, more aromatic and mysterious take on the original Guilty Pour Homme, offering a versatile night-out scent.

Pakistan & GCC Perspective

Its green, aromatic character makes it wearable in moderate heat, but it truly excels in cooler, evening settings.

How It Compares

A popular designer choice for a slightly edgy yet mass-appealing aromatic, often compared to other clubbing scents.

The Controversy

Some found it too similar to other releases in the Guilty line, lacking distinctiveness.

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme, Reviewed by the Numbers

Every fragrance review promises honesty; few bring receipts. For Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme — the 2013 EDT from Gucci built on Aromatic, Green, Fresh Spicy, Woody — the receipts are climate scores, longevity hours and price-per-bottle across markets. They are all below, and they tell a clearer story than any list of adjectives.

A darker, more aromatic and mysterious take on the original Guilty Pour Homme, offering a versatile night-out scent.

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme Notes Breakdown

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme opens with Green Notes, Coriander and Lavender — the first impression as it hits the skin. As the opening settles, the composition pivots to its heart of Orange Blossom, Neroli and Green Notes. Hours in, what remains is the foundation: Patchouli and Cedarwood.

Strip it back to the bones and the profile reads Aromatic, Green, Fresh Spicy, Woody — easy to place and easy to wear.

Performance: Longevity, Sillage & Versatility

Longevity (6/10): Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme delivers moderate longevity for EDT. On most skin types expect 5–8 hours. A midday touch-up is rarely necessary but can extend the experience on special occasions.

Sillage (6/10): Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme projects at a social distance, noticeable without overwhelming. Application to pulse points — wrists, neck, and behind the ears — maximises projection without overwhelming the room.

Versatility (7/10): Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme is context-aware, performing well across a range of situations without feeling mismatched. From casual daytime to formal evening, it adapts without feeling out of place.

Value (7/10): Pricing at around $70 feels appropriate for what you get — neither a bargain nor an overreach.

How Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme Handles Heat, Humidity & Cold

Of the five climate zones we score, Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme does best in cold (Murree, New York) at 8/10 — it keeps its shape there instead of turning sharp or fading fast.

Its green, aromatic character makes it wearable in moderate heat, but it truly excels in cooler, evening settings.

Its average across all five zones is 6.8/10 — broad enough to wear most of the year without second-guessing the weather.

To see how it ranks against every other fragrance for your conditions, run the Climate Matcher.

Occasions & When to Wear

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme is best suited to Daily, Evening, Casual, Night Out. Its projection is calibrated for the occasions listed — confident enough to register, controlled enough to remain appropriate in close quarters.

Seasonally, Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme performs best in Fall, Winter, Spring. The climate data supports this range, though performance at the extremes — deep cold or intense heat — may vary.

A popular designer choice for a slightly edgy yet mass-appealing aromatic, often compared to other clubbing scents.

Price & Value

Internationally, Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme sits at $70–$110. That is mainstream designer territory — an accessible price for a fragrance intended for regular rotation.

Regional pricing: PKR 15,000–22,000 in Pakistan, AED 250–400 in the UAE. The currency switcher at the top of this page converts every price on the site — EUR, GBP, SAR and more — using current rates.

Where to buy: Internationally: Department Stores, Online Retailers. GCC/UAE: Sephora, Faces, Wojooh. Pakistan: Scentsation, Naheed, Online Retailers.

Verdict

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme earns its place in the conversation through consistent performance, a clear identity, and data that backs the reputation.

An overall 6.4/10 puts Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme in solid-but-situational territory: strong where it is strong, ordinary elsewhere. Match it to the right season and occasion and it pays off.

Some found it too similar to other releases in the Guilty line, lacking distinctiveness.

Still deciding? Put it head-to-head against anything else in the database — scores, notes and prices side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme last?

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme has a longevity score of 6/10. On average skin, expect 5–8 hours. Performance can vary with skin type, application method, and ambient temperature — heat accelerates diffusion while dry skin absorbs fragrance faster.

Is Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme worth the price?

At around $70, Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme by Gucci is fairly priced for what it delivers. Its performance scores, climate range, and composition quality make it a strong value proposition.

What does Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme smell like?

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme is characterised by Aromatic, Green, Fresh Spicy, Woody accords. Opening with Green Notes and Coriander, the heart revolves around Orange Blossom and Neroli, settling into a base of Patchouli and Cedarwood.

Is Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme good for hot or humid weather?

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme handles warm weather adequately (score: 6/10). It performs reliably through a typical hot season without requiring adjustment.

Is Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme for men or women?

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme is marketed as a Masculine fragrance. Fragrance gender classifications are marketing constructs. Wear what you love.