Gucci Guilty Oud Eau de Parfum Spray For Her, 90 ml

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The fresh scent revolves around Limone Cedrato, a zesty fruit native to Florence that is more floral than typical lemons. This is combined with the Neroli flower, which harbors sweet notes and an earthy green element. It’s a unisex line, but don’t let that put you off; these scents are certainly not feminine. The Eaux de Parfums are presented in ornate lacquered flacons (read: fancy bottles) that were inspired by the antique flasks and containers that would line the shelves of apothecaries in times gone by. They’re beautiful objects in their own right- like a haul from an Indiana Jones movie. Oakmoss holds the base notes in place, evoking lush Tuscan forests and keeping the fragrance from wandering too far off into feminine territory. was released to mark the centenary of Gucci and certainly lives up to the expectation surrounding such a landmark release. It’s inspired by the Tuscan city of Florence, the hometown of founder Guccio Gucci all those years ago. They’re the brainchild of master perfumer Alessandro Michele, who does a great job of summing up his mission statement:

There is no sweetness and not a floral accord to be found, so if that’s what you’re looking for, steer well clear. The Guilty moniker is bathed in irony. The message here is that you’re free to be whoever you are, do what you want to do, and live life on your terms guilt-free. These scents are all about guilt-free freedom and self-expression. The base is cedarwood and vetiver- think hot wood, like a sauna- mangled up with dirty old leather and a touch of smoke. Now, this is pièce de résistance. Hortus Sanitatis is hands down my favorite fragrance in the Alchemist Garden collection. It’s a newer addition to the collection and was initially only available at exclusive stores and select Gucci boutiques, but now – thankfully – it’s more readily available. There are 7 Alchemist Garden products available; here are my personal top three. Best for Nostalgics – 1921It also has a strong staying power compared to most colognes- you’ll get ten hours out of an application here with no bother. Best for: Beers at the bar with the boys. You’re going to be treated to a subtle and alpha scent that won’t get you grief from your friends, while still projecting enough to pique the interest of any ladies who happen to wander over. Top note: The projection here is powerful, so it’s a real compliment collector. It will last all day too, so there’s decent value here even if a bottle is a little on the pricey side. Best for: A sophisticated, candlelit dinner. If you want to dress to impress, make A Midnight Stroll part of your outfit. Top note:

Best for: A romantic stroll through the city. With Gucci Guilty Oud, the classic woodiness has been brought up to date for 2023 in a way that refers to the past – but doesn’t rely upon it. Top notes:If you’re new to fragrances, Absolute might not be the way to go. It’s very unique, with a herbal, minty accord that comes off a little medicinal to some. It can be a little divisive, so handle with care if you’re trying to stay under the radar. Having said that, I really love it- but you should definitely give it a test in-store rather than going for a blind buy. Gucci Guilty Oud is inspired by a walk in the forest, and it certainly delivers on conjuring up a woody amble by night. It defeinetly shares similarities to its predecessor Intense Oud, which also used a similar dry and woody oud. In some way you could see it as a fruitier and more playful version of the intense Oud.