What is the best dupe for Guilty?
The highest-scored dupe we list for Guilty is Fougere Pink Pepper by Dossier. Its scores are provisional (7/10 accuracy, longevity 5/10): we do not yet have a source for them that you can open and check.
Best Guilty Dupes
Curated by the Scent File EditorThe one match we list is Dossier Fougere Pink Pepper, from $43. It is provisionally scored 7 for accuracy and 5 for longevity: we don't yet have a source for those scores that you can check.
1 match so farProvisionalNo brand dealsChecked Apr 2026
You keep$46up to 52%
Accuracy7
Longevity5
Provisional scores: no source for them that you can check yet.
Why we list this match
Every pairing shows where it comes from and how far we trust it.
- 1Listed, not scoredA source names the pairing. We show no number.
- 2ProvisionalScored, but with no source you can open and check.
- 3Community-scoredScored from owner reports, with a source you can open.
Captures the warm almond and patchouli DNA of Guilty with decent pink pepper brightness, though slightly softer and shorter-lasting. Honest fruity-spicy character but missing some of the lilac floral body.
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- No owner reports we can link yet
- Last checked
- Apr 2026
What is missing: a source for these scores that you can open and check. Until we have one, the scores are drawn hatched, not solid.
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What it smells like
The Scent File profile
Pink pepper opens with a quick, lively snap before almond and lilac settle in — not powdery-sweet so much as soft and skin-warm. The heart is rounded and approachable, lilac lending just enough floral lift to keep the almond from reading purely gourmand. Patchouli and amber anchor the dry-down into something earthy and gently resinous without turning dark. Projection is moderate and intimate rather than commanding; sillage is a close, persistent warmth that lingers quietly through hours of wear — best in cooler months, ideal for casual evenings or work environments where something subtle but polished fits the mood.
Is the original worth it?
Is Gucci Guilty worth $89?
The top-scored match we list, Dossier Fougere Pink Pepper, has a provisional accuracy 7 for $43–$79 — a score we can't yet back with a source you can check. Treat it as a lead worth sampling rather than a verified stand-in; the original stays the reference.
Save ~$46 with the dupeOriginal $89
The top dupe of Gucci's Guilty is Fougere Pink Pepper by Dossier, provisionally scored at 7/10 for accuracy and 5/10 for longevity. At $43 against the $89 original, it saves roughly $46 per bottle. It's the only scored dupe of Guilty so far, with more on the way as community evidence accumulates.
Frequently Asked
What does Guilty smell like?
Guilty by Gucci is a floral/gourmand/woody scent built on pink pepper, almond, lilac, patchouli, amber, musk. Those notes define its character — browse any of them above to find fragrances that share the same profile.
What perfume is similar to Guilty?
The closest scents to Guilty by shared notes are Chanel Chance EDP, Yves Saint Laurent Myself, Burberry Her Elixir. See the full "similar fragrances" list below — each is ranked by how many notes it shares with Guilty.
How are Guilty dupes scored?
Dupes are rated on two independent dimensions: scent accuracy (how closely it matches the original) and longevity (how long it lasts on skin). Scores come from owner reports on Reddit r/fragrance, r/fragranceclones and Fragrantica, and each is marked community-scored, provisional or not scored. They are never averaged into a single number — accuracy and longevity are separate decisions.
Are the dupe recommendations for Guilty sponsored?
No. The Scent File takes no brand deals, no sponsorships, and no paid rankings. Rankings follow the scores only. We do earn affiliate commission when you purchase through our links at no extra cost to you — but this never influences which dupes appear or how they are scored.
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