Head to head
Gucci Guilty Pour Homme and Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men are often compared by people choosing between the two. Guilty Pour Homme is an aromatic fragrance and The One for Men an amber one, and they share orange blossom and cedar. They are quite different fragrances, so the choice comes down to which style you prefer.
Guilty Pour Homme stands apart with lemon, lavender and patchouli, while The One for Men brings grapefruit, coriander and basil. They are rated the same for longevity (moderate), and they project about the same (moderate). The One for Men is the cheaper one: about $95 against $100 for a standard bottle.
How we picked. We put the two fragrances side by side using the data in our catalog: notes, olfactory family, longevity, projection, the seasons and occasions each one suits and its typical price. A fragrance smells different on each person, so try both on skin if you can. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.
| Guilty Pour HommeGucci | The One for MenDolce & Gabbana | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $100 · 3.0 oz | $95 · 3.4 oz |
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2011 | 2008 |
| Family | Aromatic, Fougère | Amber, Woody |
| Top notes | Lemon, Lavender | Grapefruit, Coriander, Basil |
| Heart notes | Orange blossom | Ginger, Cardamom, Orange blossom |
| Base notes | Patchouli, Cedar | Amber, Tobacco, Cedar |
| Longevity | Moderate | Moderate |
| Projection | Moderate | Moderate |
| Best seasons | Spring, Fall | Fall, Winter |
| Occasions | Everyday, Office, Date | Date, Formal event, Office |
| Style | Urban, Seductive | Elegant, Seductive, Cozy |
Gucci
$100 · 3.0 oz · EDT · Men · Aromatic
Lavender and lemon over a warm patchouli base. A modern, clean aromatic with a roguish edge.
Choose Guilty Pour Homme if you want something better suited to warm weather and a more urban character.
Dolce & Gabbana
$95 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Amber
Warm tobacco and amber lifted by ginger and cardamom. A smooth, polished scent that stays close and feels made for evenings.
Choose The One for Men if you want something better suited to cold weather and a more elegant and cozy character.
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Take the quizThey are rated the same for longevity (moderate), and they project about the same (moderate). Longevity also depends on your skin and on how much you apply.
The One for Men is the cheaper one: about $95 against $100 for a standard bottle. These are typical US retail prices for a standard bottle and change often, so check the current price before buying.
They share orange blossom and cedar. They are quite different fragrances, so the choice comes down to which style you prefer.
For spring and summer, Guilty Pour Homme is the better fit. For fall and winter, The One for Men is the better fit. Guilty Pour Homme is at its best in spring and fall, and The One for Men in fall and winter.
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