Why Shop Gucci at PerfumeBox
Every Gucci fragrance at PerfumeBox ships in original retail packaging with the batch code intact. We source through authorised distributors only. The price is consistently below department store retail because we buy direct, not because anything is compromised.
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Jill Dayton, verified PerfumeBox buyer
Mini sizes are genuine Gucci miniatures. The Flora Gorgeous 4-piece mini set covers the botanical lineup before committing to a full bottle.
Two Fragrance Identities Under One Name
If you're picking up a Gucci fragrance for a man, or buying for someone who specifically asked for it, you're almost certainly looking at Guilty. It's the fragrance that put Gucci on the men's cologne map and it's still what most people picture when they hear the brand. Lemon, lavender, cedar, patchouli. Warm, slightly dark, unmistakably masculine.
If you're buying Gucci for a woman who likes white florals, you're in a completely different conversation. Bloom is tuberose and jasmine. Bamboo is woods and vanilla. Flora is mandarin and rose. None of these fragrances share a note with Guilty.
Knowing this saves a lot of searching. Most buyer confusion on this collection comes from landing on a page that shows both without explaining why they're so different. The Guilty section below covers Gucci cologne for men. The botanical section covers women's florals. Pick the one that matches the occasion.
The Guilty Family: Gucci Cologne for Men
Gucci Guilty Pour Homme is the fragrance most people mean when they say "Gucci cologne." The Guilty family has expanded considerably since launch, and each version takes the same core profile in a different direction.
| Version |
Character |
Best For |
| Guilty Pour Homme EDT, 5.0★ | Lemon, lavender, cedar-patchouli | Daily wear, all seasons |
| Guilty Black Pour Homme EDT, 5.0★ | Deeper, more green and smoky | Evenings, cooler months |
| Guilty Intense Pour Homme EDT | Spicier, more presence than EDT | Occasions, autumn |
| Guilty Absolute EDP | Darkest version, leather and wood | Evening, winter |
| Guilty Cologne EDT, 5.0★ | Fresher, more aromatic than EDT | Summer, casual |
| Guilty Parfum Pour Homme, 5.0★ | Most concentrated, richest base | Special occasions |
The most common upgrade path: buyers who start with the EDT and want more depth move to Guilty Black (darker, smokier, and usually cheaper than the Parfum). Buyers who want the longest-lasting version and don't mind a heavier opening go straight to the Absolute EDP. The Cologne EDT is genuinely different from the original rather than just a lighter version of it. More aromatic, less warm. Worth trying separately if you've already worn the EDT and want something else in the summer.
Lemon and lavender open clean and sharp. Cedar and patchouli take over in the middle, building a base that's masculine without being heavy. Longevity runs 6 to 8 hours on most skin types. Projection is moderate in the first two hours. It works year-round, which explains the "excellent for any weather" note in multiple reviews.
"This is one of my favorites of the Gucci scents, I will be keeping one of these bottles around for as long as I can. Pleasant and sweet, excellent for any weather."
Alan Flores, verified PerfumeBox buyer
A distinctly darker version. The same lemon-lavender opening but with a green, almost herbal character added. The base goes smokier. Longevity extends slightly beyond the EDT at 7 to 8 hours. Buyers who find the original EDT too bright tend to prefer Black for evenings and autumn wear.
"It's like the original with a masculine green note added. Lasted six hours on skin. I got one compliment on the first day of wearing. I think it's fantastic."
Mj, verified PerfumeBox buyer
Who should skip the Guilty family: Anyone wanting something fresh and transparent. Guilty opens with citrus but the dry-down is wood-spice. In warm weather the patchouli base can read heavy. For a lighter Gucci men's fragrance,
Gucci By Gucci EDT keeps the Italian character with a fresher, less spiced profile.
Gucci Guilty Perfume for Women
Browse the full women's fragrance range at PerfumeBox.
Pink pepper and mandarin up front, geranium and lilac in the heart, patchouli and amber at the base. Lighter than the men's version in projection, but the patchouli base gives it the same Italian-edge character. Good for evenings and cooler months.
Richer and longer-wearing than the EDT. More amber in the base, stronger projection. For Guilty women's buyers who want more presence.
The Botanical Lineup: Gucci Bloom, Bamboo and Flora
Gucci Bloom EDP, 5.0★ across 12 PerfumeBox reviews
Launched in 2017. White florals: tuberose, jasmine, Rangoon creeper. Rich, dense floral character that sits close to skin but reads distinctly. Nothing in the Bloom line is transparent. The opening has no citrus buffer. Tuberose and jasmine arrive almost immediately. That's what makes Bloom easy to identify on someone else and harder to wear quietly. Longevity is strong at 7 to 9 hours.
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The Bloom family has expanded with several variants: Bloom Nettare Di Fiori (more intense, amber-rich), Bloom Profumo Di Fiori (deeper jasmine), Bloom Acqua Di Fiori (lighter, fresher), and Bloom Ambrosia Di Fiori. The original EDP is the right starting point.
Gucci Bamboo EDP, 5.0★ across 16 PerfumeBox reviews
Bergamot and ylang ylang open fresh, casablanca lily and rose in the heart, sandalwood and vanilla at the base. Softer than Bloom, warmer than Flora. The vanilla-sandalwood base settles warm and soft. It's less assertive than Bloom, which means it works for daily wear in a way Bloom doesn't always.
"I had this perfume before but lost the bottle while in LA. I was so shocked and happy that TPB had it in stock. I bought the tester and I'm so happy. Only difference is it comes in a white plain box but same perfume. Love the smell!"
Samaria Munford, verified PerfumeBox buyer
The Flora line covers lighter floral territory than Bloom. More citrus-forward, less white-floral intensity. Flora Gorgeous Gardenia is the most purchased Flora fragrance in the lineup, with mandarin and pink pepper opening into gardenia and peach blossom, clean musks at the base.
Gardenia is the fruitier and softer of the two main Flora variants. The peach blossom and gardenia heart reads more traditionally feminine than Flora Gorgeous Magnolia, which leans slightly warmer and more golden. Gardenia suits spring and summer daily wear well. Both are significantly lighter than Bloom in projection and longevity, which is the trade-off buyers make when they choose Flora. You're giving up staying power for something more appropriate in shared spaces and warmer weather. For buyers who've tried Bloom and found it too much, Flora Gorgeous Gardenia is the natural next step rather than leaving the Gucci lineup entirely.
Heritage Pieces: Gucci By Gucci, Rush and Envy Me
By Gucci is one of the best-reviewed fragrances in the entire collection at PerfumeBox. It predates Guilty and Bloom, launched in 2007. The EDP is rose, peach, and patchouli: warm, feminine, distinctly 2000s Italian luxury. The EDT is drier, more tobacco-leather. Both are discontinued at most mainstream retailers, which is why buyers specifically seek them out here.
"Love love this retailer. Only place I've been able to find my signature scent. Gucci by Gucci."
Pamela Caldwell, verified PerfumeBox buyer
The 1999 original. Peach, gardenia, patchouli. More assertive than anything in the current Bloom line. Still has a following among buyers who've worn it since the late 90s.
Launched in 2007. Rhubarb and lemon open sharp and fruity, peony and amaranth flower warm the middle, amber and sandalwood settle the base. The rhubarb note is distinctive and the reason most buyers remember it. It projects at a lower level than Guilty or Rush, which makes it more appropriate for daytime and warmer months. A good option for buyers who find Bloom too intensely floral and Rush too heavy but still want something with a clear identity. The lightness is a feature rather than a limitation for the right situation.
Fragrance Notes at a Glance
Guilty Pour Homme EDT
| Top | Lemon, Lavender, Pink Pepper |
| Heart | Cedar, Neroli, Fougere |
| Base | Patchouli, Amber, Oakmoss |
Guilty Black Pour Homme EDT
| Top | Lemon, Lavender, Green Pepper |
| Heart | Smoky Accord, Fougere |
| Base | Patchouli, Vetiver, Musky Amber |
Gucci Bloom EDP
| Top | Rangoon Creeper |
| Heart | Tuberose, Jasmine |
| Base | White Musks, Florals |
Gucci Bamboo EDP
| Top | Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, Casablanca Lily |
| Heart | Rose, Violet |
| Base | Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla |
Flora Gorgeous Gardenia EDT
| Top | Mandarin, Pink Pepper |
| Heart | Gardenia, Peach Blossom |
| Base | Patchouli, White Musks |
How Gucci Compares
Both are warm, spiced men's fragrances with global bestseller status. 1 Million is sweeter and more citrus-loud in the opening, with leather and amber at the base. Guilty is drier and more aromatic, with lavender giving it a more European character. 1 Million tends to attract more immediate attention in a room. Buyers who've owned 1 Million for years and want to try something in the same world but slightly more understated tend to land on Guilty. The difference shows up most clearly in hot weather: 1 Million's citrus-leather gets louder in heat, while Guilty settles down faster and stays more even.
Both are modern women's EDPs with white floral character. Burberry Her leads with red berries and settles into a clean musk. Gucci Bloom is a proper white floral built around tuberose and jasmine with no fruit in the opening. Bloom is richer, more intense, and lasts longer. Her is lighter and easier for daily wear. Buyers who wear Her and want something with more staying power tend to move to Bloom. Buyers who try Bloom and find it too assertive for everyday use tend to step back to Her.
Both are warm, rich women's EDPs with strong review scores and loyal repeat buyers. Euphoria is darker with black orchid and amber giving it depth and projection. Bamboo is softer and warmer, vanilla-sandalwood leading the base. Euphoria projects further and announces itself. Bamboo sits closer to skin and the vanilla-sandalwood base stays soft rather than building. Both last well beyond 6 hours.
