Side-by-side comparison of Happy Essence by CIEL Parfum and Gucci Guilty by Gucci
CIEL Parfum
Gucci
| Attribute | Happy Essence | Gucci Guilty |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CIEL Parfum | Gucci |
| Year | — | 2010 |
| Rating | 3.67 | 3.90 |
| Concentration | — | — |
| Gender | feminine | feminine |
| Total Notes | 0 | 12 |
52 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
6.8
/10
Gucci Guilty Absolute is seen as an underrated, polarizing leather fragrance that punches above its weight for a commercial designer brand. While praised for authentic leatheriness and artistic complexity at a reasonable price, it's limited by weak performance and divisive character notes (band-aids, medicinal qualities) that prevent broader appeal. Community consensus is that it's a worthwhile discovery for adventurous fragrance enthusiasts, though not for everyone.
