7 Best Smelling Gucci Colognes That You Must Try [In 2024]

Written By John Carter

There are 99 colognes by Gucci. So it can be very challenging for you to decide which one to buy.

No Tension!

After experiencing many Gucci colognes, I made a shortlist for you guys to choose the best one.

Read the whole article. Else you might miss your favorite one.

What are the Best Gucci Colognes for Men?

Gucci! Do I have to say anything about this finest brand? I can assume, if you know only 10 International Brands, Gucci is one of them. Besides all other sectors, Gucci is also very dominating in the cologne industry.

It was founded in 1921 by Guccio Gucci. In a short time, Gucci became so popular. They are in every fashion sector and dominate it like a boss.

So, here are the best smelling Gucci colognes for men:

Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme : Top Summer Pick

Top notes: Lavender, Green Coriander.
Middle notes: Green Notes, Orange Blossom, Neroli.
Base notes: Cedar, Patchouli.

Gucci Guilty Black is more like a shower gel cologne with a touch of green.

What colognes do you think Batman would wear? In my opinion, Gucci guilty could be one of them. You will find the same dark vibes in this cologne. Imagine Batman is saying, “Do you bleed?” Gucci Guilty Black is made for that ambiance.

Anyway, you will get some delicate cut grass cologne in the opening from those green notes.

After some time, you’ll get a shower gel-type scent mixed with some sweetness. If you’re a fan of fresh bouquets, then you’ll love this so hard.

Follow our guide: Top Jimmy Choo Colognes For Men

 

Well, the longevity of this cologne is pretty decent. It lasts like 4-6hrs. The projection is also good.

When to wear Gucci Guilty Black:

As it’s a fresh cologne, you should wear this in summer. That super cool type shower gel cologne will make you unique on any summer evening. But, of course, you can also wear Gucci Guilty Black in spring.

It’s basically for evening hangouts. If you meet your friends or parents, this cologne will help you make you attractive. It’s a very inoffensive cologne, and you’ll get compliments easily.

Why you should buy Gucci Guilty Black:

  • Excellent shower gel-type cologne.
  • Very noticeable.
  • Unique and rich.

Gucci Guilty Absolute : Incredible Longevity

Top notes: Leather.
Middle notes: Patchouli, Cypress.
Base notes: woody notes, vetiver.

Gucci Guilty Absolute smells like a muscular Beast.

Before I start, I want to inform you guys, the perfumer behind this cologne is Alberto Morillas. He is famous for his wondrous works, and he’s one of the world’s greatest perfumers too.

The opening, the middle and, the drydown, everything is so masculine and heavy and rich. The longevity of this cologne is excellent, and it projects well.

Even the transparent bottle filled with brownish juice is a reminder of the masculine qualities of the cologne.

On top of all, the longevity of this cologne is outstanding. I got around 10hrs of longevity with moderate projection.

When to wear Gucci Guilty Absolute:

The best time to wear Gucci Guilty Absolute is winter. The notes of this cologne are so heavy. I can assume if you wear this on a sunny day, someone will choke.

Moreover, it goes well with suits. And honestly, you have to be confident enough to wear this cologne. It will give you a real manly vibe.

Why you should buy Gucci Guilty Absolute:

  • Very masculine cologne.
  • Excellent longevity and projection.
  • Heavy notes.

Gucci Guilty Intense : Inoffensive Daily Wear

Top notes: Lavender, Amalfi Lemon, Coriander.
Middle notes: African Orange Flower, Neroli.
Base notes: Amber, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar.

This woody aromatic cologne dressed in a black bottle is here to dominate your heart.

Soft, a bit sweet, and elegant. That’s the summary of Gucci Guilty Intense.

Anyway, the opening is fresh, intense, and sharp. You can find most of their notes here, like lavender, lemon, Orange, and Amber.

In the dry-down, you’ll get citrusy sharpness with moderate projection.

Finally, longevity and projection both are moderate. It lasts long on me, like 6+hrs with an average projection. But it will create a pleasing aroma that will make you memorable.

​​​Quickly check out our post: Versace Colognes You Must Have in your Collection

When to wear Gucci Guilty Intense:

You can wear Gucci guilty intense in winter and fall. The combination of notes in Gucci Guilty Intense is rich and most suitable for cold weather.

It’s a very inoffensive cologne. Wherever you go, the aroma of Gucci Guilty Intense will make you unique and sexy.

Why you should buy Gucci Guilty Intense:

  • Inoffensive cologne.
  • Very unique and versatile.
  • Compliment getter.

Gucci By Gucci Pour Homme : Smokey Tobacco Classic

Top notes: Cypress, Violet, Bergamot.
Middle notes: Tobacco, Jasmine.
Base notes: Patchouli, Leather, Amber, Elemi Resin, Olibanum.

This is a Woody and aromatic cologne. You’ll get a grape juice type of cologne in the opening for violet and cypress.

After some time, the cologne becomes woody and tobacco-ish.

In the drydown, you’ll get the most delicate scent in your nose, which is not too sweet and not too tobacco-ish either.

Also, the longevity of Gucci by Gucci is good enough. It easily lasts more than 8hrs. The projection of this cologne is also perfect. It’ll create a gentleman-type vibe near you.

When to wear Gucci by Gucci:

Gucci by Gucci is a fresh, woody cologne. But it’s not much fresh to wear in summer and not too woody to wear in winter. So I can assume the best time to wear this is in Spring. But you could wear this in other seasons too if you’re out of options.

Why you should buy Gucci by Gucci:

  • Very pleasing and aromatic.
  • Woody cologne.
  • All-year performer.

Gucci Intense Oud : Powerful & Sophisticated

Notes:Incense, Oud, Olibanum, Woody Notes, Leather, Amber.

Gucci Intense Oud was released in 2016. The nose behind this cologne is Aurelien Guichard.

Well, the whole cologne is so heavy. As you can see, the notes are so heavy in this.

Anyway, this cologne gives a smoky, woody vibe. The oud in this cologne is rich in quality, and it’s enough to melt anyone’s heart.

Notably, the longevity of this cologne is excellent. I got around 12hrs of longevity with solid projection.

Also, check out our separate post: Top Alfred Dunhill Colognes For Him

When to wear Gucci Intense Oud:

The best time to wear Gucci Intense Oud is winter and spring. However, the woody muscular notes made this cologne most suitable for winter.

Why you should buy Gucci Intense Oud:

  • Scarce gem.
  • A proper combination of notes.
  • Huge compliment getter.

Gucci Envy for Men : Masculine Woody Classic

Top Notes: Ginger, Cardamom, Lavender, Pepper, Mahogany, Coriander, Mandarin Orange.
Middle notes: Sandalwood, Cedar, Carnation, Jasmine, Rose.
Base notes: Incense, Vanilla, Tobacco, Amber, Vetiver, Leather, Patchouli, Musk.

Before I say anything else, I’d like to request you to see the notes again. It’s massive, guys. Because of the clarity of notes, you can easily define the scent.

In the opening, you’ll get a taste of spicy ginger. The opening is so heavy and projects a lot.

After a few minutes, your nose will be hit by a heavy touch of flower notes.

Importantly, the central part of this cologne is the drydown, which is heavy vanilla-flourish tobacco.

Finally, longevity and projection both are good in this cologne. You’ll easily get a 10hrs+ longevity with solid projection.

When to wear Gucci Envy:

The best time to wear Gucci Envy is fall and winter. The heavy notes in it will help to make you remembered. And a flourishing aroma makes this cologne good in the fall.

Why you should buy Gucci Envy:

  • Massive range of notes.
  • A good tobacco cologne.
  • The right combination of heavy notes and flower notes.

Gucci Pour Homme || : Discontinued Gem

Top notes: Violet Leaf, Bergamot.
Middle notes: Black Tea, Cinnamon, Pimento.
Base notes: Tobacco Leaf, Myrrh, Musk, Olive Tree.

Gucci Pour Homme || is a versatile cologne. It’s a very clean and Masculine cologne.

Well, the opening gives an aquatic vibe mixed with violet leaf.

In the drydown, you’ll not recognize what you are wearing. It becomes completely different. From Ultralight, it becomes a super sexy-rich type of cologne.

On top of that, the longevity and projection both are excellent. It easily gives more than 8-12hrs of longevity. And It projects really well. A huge compliment getter.

When to wear Gucci Pour Homme ||:

The best time to wear this cologne in spring, summer, and fall.

It’s so versatile that you can wear it whenever you want and wherever you want.

Why you should buy Gucci Pour Homme ||:

  • Versatile cologne.
  • Good longevity and projection.
  • Smoothly blended.

Final Thoughts

It was tough to make the top list of Gucci colognes. As they add cypress in a number of their colognes, it was challenging to find the difference between them.

Check out: Exotic Maison Francis Kurkdjian Colognes

Well, I tried my best. There can be some mistakes made in the process. Please comment down those, and don’t forget to let me know about your favorite Gucci colognes. Also, suggest which brand I should review next.

About The Author
Jhon has a massive collection of 450+ fragrances. He's collecting fragrances since his late 20s. Besides collecting he also has a plan for launching his very own fragrance line.

Leave a Comment