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I was very shocked by how good the men's version of this was, a herbal, leathery brew of real power and originality something which I would've never associated with the limp and frankly awful Guilty line before it's release. So I was expecting great things from the female version and to a greater extent I got them. Guilty absloute pour femme is arguably more tailored to my personal tastes than the men's one, a fruity, balasmic deeply woody fragrance with a heart of jammy rose. The opening reminds me slightly of a plum japonais and a bit like Cdg floriental as it becomes warm and resinous, then there's a patchouli and rose heart that is sweet but earthy, a little noir de noir ish, only sweeter and still with those berry notes chiming throughout. The drydown is more roses and wood, very subtle, low lying and calm, still tiny hints of the jammy fruit in there. It lasted very well but wasn't strong by any stretch of the imagination. I'd give it a huge thumbs up and might well have added to my collection right away, especially for the beautifully coloured flacon...but for one thing. The price. Now I'm someone who has splashed on overly expensive perfume before now but I found £95 for a 90ml a little rich even for my blood. Gucci and other designers must feel they can push the price tag if they are offering this kind of 'niche quality' eau de parfum. Maybe they have a point but it put me off. I can't remember what I paid for the men's version, maybe it was a comparable sum...I can't remember but that one compelled me instantly this will is obviously not as persuasive. Great to see Gucci with two awesome releases on the bounce though.
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A fruity woody composition, perfect for spring weather. It opens with a juicy blackberry accord with a hint of bergamot, then smoothly transitions into soft, slightly dry woody notes that give the fragrance an elegant and calming character. Unfortunately, the fragrance on my skin it’s quite fleeting and quickly becomes a skin scent, like a delicate mist that disappears with the first breeze.