LeatherOpens with
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Woody NotesDries down to
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Gucci Guilty Absolute
The quiet intensity of a city at dusk, where the scent of leather and wood lingers in the air, creating an atmosphere both familiar and intriguing.
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Gucci Guilty AbsolutePremium · $100–250
53%Similar accords, often for lessExplorer Extreme · MontblancMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares leather, patchouli and vetiver8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2017, Gucci Guilty Absolute by Alberto Morillas is an Oriental Woody fragrance that has earned critical acclaim and a place among the most reviewed fragrances in the catalog. The composition centers around a custom leather/goldenwood accord infused with natural Nootka cypress extract, layered with three forms of patchouli and vetiver. This blend creates ultra-dry woody notes that remain unchanged from first application to skin, making it a standout within Gucci's lineup. Notably praised by reviewers as the best fragrance release since Tom Ford left the house in 2004, this scent captures a sophisticated, edgy elegance.
Apply two sprays to ensure the rich base notes of patchouli and vetiver develop fully on skin. This fragrance is best enjoyed close to the body rather than filling a room, making it ideal for intimate settings or evening wear.
Fig. 01 — Gucci Guilty Absolute, Gucci
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Alberto Morillas
The invisible architectAlberto Morillas is one of the most prolific and celebrated perfumers of the modern era. Born in Seville and trained in Geneva at Firmenich, he possesses an extraordinary gift for constructing fragrances that feel simultaneously complex and effortless.
“Technique is important, but it's the perfumer's soul that makes the difference.”
Alberto Morillas · Mizensir journal ('Nose-to-nose with founder Alberto Morillas'), July 2025
The Gucci Guilty line
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Designer Gucci
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 53%, disliked or hated by 16%.