Gucci Guilty Absolute: released in 2017, woody, leather and aromatic, about 7h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Gucci Guilty Absolute dupe we found is Chopard Black Incense Malaki — 85% match, about $140 (estimate) versus about $135 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Gucci Guilty Absolute dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Gucci Guilty Absolute | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chopard Black Incense Malaki | 85% | about $140* (+4%) | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Zara Elevated Oud | 84% | about $35* (−74%) | 8h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Musamam | 82% | about $25* (−81%) | 8h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Zara Endless Oud | 82% | about $35* (−74%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Lattafa Perfumes Al Areeq Silver | 81% | about $20* (−85%) | 8h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Employs a dense, smoky, and resinous composition that aligns closely with the dark mood of Gucci Guilty Absolute.
It shares its smoky, woody and leather accords with Gucci Guilty Absolute, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 937 community ratings.
Evokes the dominant leather-and-wood profile of Gucci Guilty Absolute, offering a similarly earthy and rugged wear at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and patchouli accords with Gucci Guilty Absolute, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 280 community ratings.
Shares a similarly intense woody and spicy character reminiscent of Gucci Guilty Absolute, with rich animalic undertones.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and smoky accords with Gucci Guilty Absolute, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 456 community ratings.
Captures a deep, dark woody presence in the same stylistic family as Gucci Guilty Absolute, featuring prominent resinous notes.
It shares its woody, earthy and patchouli accords with Gucci Guilty Absolute, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 113 community ratings.
Delivers a smoky, leather-forward impression that feels akin to the bold structure of Gucci Guilty Absolute.
It shares its leather, woody and aromatic accords with Gucci Guilty Absolute, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 264 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Al Areeq Silver, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Gucci Guilty Absolute.
Lattafa Perfumes Musamam, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Gucci Guilty Absolute.
Chopard Black Incense Malaki, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Gucci Guilty Absolute itself sells from £69.49 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Chopard Black Incense Malaki actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Gucci Guilty Absolute. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lattafa Perfumes Musamam comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Gucci Guilty Absolute notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-14.