Description
Perfume water named simply Gucci by Gucci is planned to be the main fragrance for women by this company. The perfume was announced as a floral chypre, with a fruity opening of exotic guava, beautiful Haitian Tiare flower in the heart, and patchouli, musk and honey in the base. Advertisement was directed by David Lynch, known for the movies “Wild at Heart”, “Mulholland Drive” and many others, as well as the cult TV shows “Twin Peaks”, and as music background of the video the legendary hit of the band Blondie “Heart of Glass” was used.
Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Ilias Ermenidis.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgAV4xFs_eM&rel=0
14101978D – :
Gucci EDP is mainly patchouli and guava on my skin. Patchouli and guava are naturally quite bitter, so this fragrance is also quite bitter and sharp. The honey makes it somewhat sweeter, but the bitterness rules in this fragrance. In the drydown there’s some musk and tiare flower, but I’m missing some depth and softness here.
Sillage is moderate, longevity is about 6-7 hours.
snollockasy – :
THE nighttime fruitchouli. This Gucci EDP is warm and sexy, a bit dirty, sweet (of course) and rich, perhaps a tad boozy. It becomes less sweet as time goes on, with the far drydown being pleasantly masculine, like the remnants of a male lover’s cologne the next morning. The guava adds just the right touch of fruitiness and doesn’t read especially tropical. I find it a bit dark and mysterious, and surprisingly sophisticated!
kirian – :
This fragrance introduced me to the world of chypres and I have never looked back.
My first encounter with patchouli (one of my favourite notes since). Very well done! Honey is tricky on me, but the way it blends with patchouli and Tiare here is just wonderful. This comes off as cool and earthy, with a little sweetness from the tiare and guava. Works really well during cold, rainy weather.
My only issue with this one is the longevity. I am willing to overlook the poor sillage as long as it lasts at least 4 hours. Not so with GGI. Still, I will have this in my arsenal for as long as it’s readily available.
Canon___ – :
This was one of the most rounded honeyed patchouli I’ve ever smelt during childhood. I got my greedy lil paws on this soon enough even though maybe I was a little young to wear it. People would act as if it’s too sexy for younger me. I didn’t care. It’s wonderful and I’d most definitely reorder another one if it wasn’t for the risky reformulations. Tom Ford did so well when he was art director for Gucci.
maislaxeneits – :
I reach for Gucci when I’m feeling a little mysterious and confident. The EDP version is my favorite of the two, the EDT was just a little boring to me. But mmm the darker, honeyed EDP…It’s rich, classy and sexy smelling.
jefan – :
Nice dark well designed fragrance. Long lasting with well balanced notes. It may be mistaken for niche fragrance, and it is a massive compliment.
I keep repurchasing it, as it is one of these scents that I like to go back to.
10/10 from me!
irishka1203 – :
Anyone remember how when Gucci released this, they stated that they aimed to make a modern day Chanel No.5, in regards of the popularity and icon status. Did they succeed?
A patchouli heavy, sweet perfume, a fruitchouli, where the fruit is guava and pear, is tied to a certain era in perfumery and it just never was possible for Gucci by Gucci to become a timeless icon.
To me smells like: patchouli, honey, sweet fruit, gardenia, tobacco and a minty fresh note.
artem-ara – :
Very lovely opening. Fresh and fruity, which smelled great combined with the tropical tiare. The opening/mid don’t last very long however, since a very spicy patchouli shows up rather quick. It is balanced by the musk/honey notes. The honey is not the sticky kind; it’s more of the translucent, powdery veil kind of honey. A very nice rendition of the note, imo. The patchouli kind of ruins it on my skin, it’s too earthy/spicy/dark. According to friends, this Gucci smells like an ‘oriental shop’ on me, which is not a good thing. Longevity is great and sillage is huge.
tiana12 – :
Love, love, love when the honey note works on my skin. Gucci
EDP is BEAUTIFUL to my nose!!! I was not expecting much when I ordered this (I didn’t honestly know how this was going to smell, to be honest, in looking at the notes), but this is stunning. Glorious. Has sort of a vintage smell about this, not a modern-smelling perfume. Sweet yet not overly sweet; not a candy bomb at all; more of a grown woman’s sweet, not little girl.
I also pick up a clean scent about this. I’m not really picking up any heavy patchouli here. I am surprised it is voted so highly as the main note. I barely pickup the guava, nor the musk nor the tiare nor the pear notes. This is pretty much all about the honey note for me, and thank goodness it smells nicely on my skin..I am shocked..it is a l❤️ve for me!! ❤️
lumikko – :
I immediately get tropical fruit punch-y guava and juicy pear from this. The honey is mild, mostly serving as an undercurrent for the fruit for the first few minutes. This perfume changes considerably as it dries down, which is rare for me to experience. It becomes muskier and more animalic as it dries, which I like. Surprisingly complex. This feels mature for me until it rounds out. It reminds me of my auntie until then. Best sprayed lightly.
Hemeestuade – :
this perfume really reminds me of Narciso Rodriguez edt, has a type of masculinity, sexy, and mysterious, i think Narciso’s perfume lasts more on me and the musk within gives a more deep rich mixture 😉
dinamik13 – :
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suhy – :
@JellyBeanTree
This fragrance will be discontinued soon. =
koltcov – :
Very sensual and attractive combination of scents. It is more “mysterious” than “dark”, even though most of the notes are solidly figured out (I just can’t explain why I have felt that way wearing it). It is definitely a mature women’s scent. LOVE it and will try the EDT also.
rage – :
I purchased a lot which included a 1 oz bottle of this scent, but then forgot about it! I was looking for something else today and found this one, so I decided to finally sample it. At first I wasn’t sure what to make of it, but I thought I’d just ignore it for a while and see what happened. There is a floral element here that I’m not all that fond of, but it’s not terrible and it does create some contrast. Otherwise, I really like it, (the notes seem right but there also seems to be a hint of something incense-like as well) and I was thinking it reminded me of something else, perhaps Phoenix by Keith Urban or EL’s Sensuous Noir or Jesus Del Pozo’s In Black. It’s hard to compare these because I can only handle these scents once or month or more, but I do like them occasionally. At this point I’ll keep the bottle and give it another chance before deciding to swap it.
sgd129Negeltzex – :
If you love perfumes like casmir and chergui, you will love this.
Its thick sweet and balmy with a medical and small masculine touch.
Its very dark and sexy.
Its not something I would usually go for but i will use my little sample up.
I also smell a lot of amber in this.
Highly suggest trying it before its hard to find.
sersh25 – :
This perfume is definitely a Signature scent Type. One you can be remembered by. IT gives the wearer the feeling of being the centre of the party, the woman talked about and written about. Of someone who is definitely inside and being commented on. This perfume is not for wishful and dreamy girls. The ad suits this frag 100%. Even if you don’t possess a natural “allure”, this will lend it to you. Even the dullest of the dullest (pardon my french, I am only trying to make a point ) will come across as a woman of mystery. Dark and dangerous, definitely not a grinning naive bud. Wear it when you want to prevail, when you don’t want to be a victim and it will keep you afloat. This is a perfume for a woman who is determined to live and accepts that life isn’t all ROSES. A masterpiece by Gucci.
lorreilkyLeme – :
first minutes: chocolate + jasmine + patchouli – dark somewhat dirty mix
after 15 minutes: beautiful crystaline tiare flower + crispy pear/guava. Spacious.
Dweseswogek – :
Weird. I wonder if there’s something wrong with my sample, or this fragrance just doesn’t work with my body chemistry at all…’tis nothing like what so many of you describe.
There’s almost no sillage whatsoever (have to basically rub my nose on the spot to smell it), short longevity and the scent feels somewhat sharp.
I get patchouli with an almost undetectable hint of honey and LOTS of musk. Quite unpleasant.
Messer – :
It is a very good composition. I love the patchouli in it. But Had to scrub it in half an hour because the guava became too overwhelming.
javaguar – :
Does anyone know, has this one been reformulated too? I have a mini of this, i suppose it’s older and i smell a very nutty note, its delicious. I also bought a new 50 ml bottle today and its smells nothing like the mini! at all, so dissapointed! i bought the new one in a big chain of perfumeries os no chance of fakes i suppose. what a bad idea this was, i hope I can sell it away..
Breardymomy – :
dark, strong ,bitter and sweet . just for winter.
gevaleev – :
GUCCI BY GUCCI edp..
Another perfume that is slowly bidding us goodbye, slowly making its exit, fading away.
In my country, it is EXTREMELY difficult to find it , searched every mall and every perfume counter, the salespersons would shake their heads at me “no, we dont have that here anymore”. It is a rare item, you’d have to risk ordering online on Gucci website, which is not an option for me at all.
One day i got lucky, found a miniature bottle of this in a secluded perfume shop and i was over the moon.
It’s deep, mysterious and mature scent. Not exactly sexy or seductive. I cant imagine young girls wearing this scent to college. I wont use this for datenights either but definitely yes when im in a presentation at work with grim hard-to-please bosses , put on my most persuasive smile, some twinkles in my eyes , strut my confidence around the room, drowning them with my GUCCI BY GUCCI EDP.
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To me, oddly enough, GUCCI OUD and GUCCI BY GUCCI EDP smell alike. They could be sisters..? I know if one miserable day i cant find Gucci by Gucci anywhere else anymore, i can always pick up Gucci Oud to replace it and blow out my sorrows.
What do you think?
They DO smell alike , right..? tell me what you think. Please.
DEXTER1979 – :
I blind bought this… I’m tempted by anything with honey. I do detest patchouli as a whole, but find it irresistible when well blended. (Like Black Orchid)
I don’t hate this, it’s a like… very “meh” because it’s not strong at all. If it was stronger, my feelings would go to love or hate easy. But it’s just ok.
It’s like Jimmy Choo EDP without the toffee. Very much a pear/patchouli scent. The patchouli is green/spicy and not hippie/body odor or medicinal/minty. And then the honey and musk takes over. And that’s it. A musky honey/patch/pear.
It’s ok.
I got the EDT too, and on the first spray, I think I prefer the EDT. Brighter, more character. Creamier. Sparkling without being too fruity/light.
Altelfhek – :
WANNA CUDDLE?
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I fell in love with Gucci’s Rush some time ago and went to the store to purchase it. The saleswoman was somehow impressed of my knowledge of Gucci fragrances. She asked if I knew ‘Gucci by Gucci’; since I didn’t, she introduced me to it and it changed me.
Rarely did a fragrance catch me with guard down – but “Gucci by Gucci”, just like its male counterpart, did. It somehow resembles a big soft hug from the rich aunt on Christmas Eve. It’s soft and inviting, it’s very present, but not obnoxious. It reminded me of cold winter evenings, spent with a loved one in front of the fire place.
The honey and musk notes fortify the core of this fragrance, patchouli, making it by far one of the best patchouli fragrances out there.
Longevity: – 9/10
Sillage: – 10/10
All in all: 10 out of 10 points
nickofer – :
This has a dirty, sexy, retro-70s vibe that I like a lot. For women who like bold, assertive, slightly masculine scents. Best in fall/winter.
Euronna – :
I must admit, this is my favorite patchouli fragrance ever. It’s most impressive because I usually dislike strong honey notes, but this scent is refreshingly bold and complex. Gucci Gucci is certainly not mainstream and that in itself is a plus– there is a dark sense of refinement about this fragrance– I feel like I am transported through time and finding myself on a date with the Great Gatsby himself. It feels very much like a vintage piece but the tropical notes suggests a modern flair.
I tended to hate patchouli as a main component in most perfumes, as it tends to give a very dirty earthy vibe which reminds me too much of wet foliage for some reason. Even when blended with fruits or florals, it’s easy to become completely overwhelmed by the herbal-ness quality that I’ve often find myself a little queasy.
This is not the case with Gucci, as that “wet plant” quality seems to have been noticeably curbed, the patch here feels lush and opulent. It maintains a dark and boozy personality throughout; while the honey adds to the warmth of this fragrance, the patchouli stays cold and mysterious. Guava and pear top notes are subtle and are quietly overshadowed by the tiare flower which gives this fragrance a very tropical floral accord. Sillage and longevity are very good on me and I absolutely love the dry down, it smells like wealth, power, and seduction…this is confidence in a bottle.
Gucci feels very mature to me, and I don’t mean age…I mean sophistication, class, and elegance. It’s beautiful but I can’t imagine everyone loving it the same. I maintain that certain fragrances will choose its wearer and not the other way around; this is unfortunately the case with Gucci. If you can find a love for refined patchouli and honey, this is a great and nostalgic adventure. Worthy of a test but not a safe blind purchase.
Vienna.Pink
FarSir – :
scent : 6/10
sillage : 8/10
longevity :8/10
100% night fragrance
too feminine for me
reminds me a little bit of Narciso Rodriguez For Her
patchouli scent
sckoop – :
I adore patchouli and hate the honey note so I just had to get a sample. Indeed they are the most prominent notes in this composition, the rest adds the creaminess and mitigates this crazy pair. Patchouli and honey just don’t go together.
The scent is very loud, sweet, rich and deep. For me it is way too much. I agree with the review of Zoranna, it has something of the 70’s vibe. If it was a woman, it would be Mary Jane Watson (from first Spiderman issues), extroverted and intimidating sometimes, but definitely attractive and likeable.
It smells best during colder days. I wouldn’t call it sexy.
dimon1123581321 – :
I do not like it at all, glad I bought a sample first.
дима меньшин – :
I haven’t seen the advert, but this scent definitely puts me in mind of the 1970’s, in an airport executive lounge with orange and beige decor, wearing a DVF Wrap Dress… so classy in it’s own way…there’s a sweetness which sits the right side of cloying and it’s done better than the modern sweet fruit-chouli and sickly scent trends that dominate recent launches. It’s a creamy scent and I can see why many would love it. I am not a fan of patchouli and this note dominates for me, along with amber, a note I dislike. Amber isn’t listed so this was unexpected. I can’t detect tiare (which is a shame as I love this note and it often gets paired with coconut which is sacrilege to me!). I can’t detect honey on my skin either which is a good thing for me as that scent makes me nauseous. There’s not much staying power or projection for an EDP in my opinion. However, if the notes are appealing to your own tastes then it’s definitely worth a try.
stas2694 – :
I got mine as a gift and unfortunately, I didn’t like it. I even wondered at first if it was really for me since it smelled so masculine. Well, it turns out that it’s for women but it’s something my nose does not agree on. This is just a big punch of amber (though there’s no amber listed on the notes but that’s what I smell) when you spray it on that dries down to a very masculine woodsy smell. That’s all I got from it. It’s a perfume that’s trying to be complex and I guess it is complex but that does not automatically translate to something that smells good.
gellGlite – :
Gucci is a wonderful, musky honey smell. It’s just a very elegant, night-time fragrance. I do tend to avoid wearing it too often since it reminds me so much of my mother (it’s her signature fragrance) but it is a lovely perfume. Lasts for quite a long time, perhaps 3-5 hours.
LKA70 – :
First spritz is hairspray-esque–but give it a minute.
Rich honey and the powdery Tiare flower add sweetness to the musk and patchouli.
Strong on my skin, and lasts. The bottle suits the scent.
Not a dinner-date, but an evening out for sure.
judo55 – :
absolutely love it! it´s just “so me” – dark, not sweet, mysterious, sexy, adult, sophisticated
Eivanov – :
This is my go-to fragrance! Light enough for daytime, but sexy enough for night.
I’m very picky about my scents, and I dislike most women’s perfume – too basic, flowery and powdery. But this . . this is sophisticated, mysterious, and still feminine. All the notes are well balanced, nothing jumps out at you. I’d describe it as warm and earthy, but still delicate. The tiare and guava makes it just a hint tropical, the patchouli and musk make it exotic, and the honey smooths it out. Just wonderful. Amazing if you want something feminine, not girly – sexy, not sweet.
adelina2008 – :
As stated before, I cant see the fascination with Gucci frags that my friends have as like Chanel, they dont last on me. I can smell the pear in this, bit unisex for my tastes. The Iceberg frag is cheaper version of this
Xeroxtmvkd – :
Much like Gabricookies, I don’t detect honey at all- and given that honey notes are the sheer killer of any perfume for me, thats saying something. I get a strong patchouli at first, but not the old boho hippie vibe that some have. This is a very refined elegant note followed and matched with a floral note and slight fruit at the end. I didn’t think I would like this when seeing the notes, but I got a bottle in a swap and its fast becoming a favorite. I had a bit of worry about whether the “maturity” of this would end up smelling like a granny,but this mellows into more of an incense vibe. It lasts forever on me, and even many hours later I will catch a whiff even when it should have long gone silent to my nose.
limon777 – :
A very pleasant, warm, sugary pear develops into a musky honey/patchouli combo with the sweet tiare waffling here and there. This scent is inviting, rich and seductively mature. A very well blended, well crafted masterpiece of warmth. The top notes easily transition to the base simultaneously. What’s not to love about this? It’s sweet, powerful, and sensual for a crisp fall evening of glamour!
8.5 out of 10
Saweres – :
This stuff smells great, and I think it is the perfect balance of musky honeyness and freshness. It’s a little light on me but that’s OK. I would describe it as a sexy scent, for sure.
Unfortunately, on me the longevity is just non-existent. I can spray 3-4 sprays on the back of my hand and it is a skin scent within 15 mins, and gone within an hour. I haven’t experienced longevity this bad with anything else except TF’s Cafe Rose (how weird, right?!). It’s actually making me wonder if this has been reformulated, but no one is saying it has, so it is probbably just me and my unlucky skin chemistry. There is also no sillage 🙁
A bummer about the poor lasting power (and non-existent sillage) but it smells great, and wasn’t too expensive for a big bottle. So I guess I’ll keep spraying every half hour 🙂
JokeyFighter – :
Hot perfume for hot girls who feel confident, elegant, mysterious and will be a center of attention by her destiny. Gucci always perfect for my body especially this baby.
Perfect base note of patchouli, honey and musk are really awesome works on my body chemistry. I feel like hot, strong and confident woman when I wear this. Also the longevity is crazily 24 hours. It is just perfect one!
sick1997 – :
I love this scent!
I really like patchouli but it’s hard to find a patchouli that doesn’t smell old and musty. Tom Ford’s White patchouli is sadly a good example of that.
Gucci by Gucci gives me a very fresh patchouli vibe (you won’t get a classier patchouli scent by the way, trust me), but at the same time it’s also very creamy. I didn’t think these two thing could go together, but they do!
I do get the Tiare flowers as part of this creaminess, and there is a slightly fruity note that I couldn’t put my finger on. I don’t detect honey at all…
I love this frag because in my opinion it perfectly balances the aggressiveness of patchouli with all the other sweet notes: it’s a women’s scent, but it does never get too feminine.
And of course the gorgeous bottle and advertisement can’t go unnoticed. This fragrance really evokes a distant luxury, a modernist vibe from the ’70s perhaps. Not very romantic or glamorous, but still quite elegant and… natural. More Farrah Fawcett than Doris Day 🙂
8.5/10
Lesuk75 – :
This was very strong at first spray and I was afraid this scent would be too heavy for my liking. However, after the dry down, the scent ideveloped into a honey, white floral and patchouli blend. Smells very expensive and the longevity is good. This smells very similar to Narciso Rodriguez. Beautiful fragrance and lovely bottle design.
martin2009 – :
Strong for my taste, mostly I get musk and something spicy from it. And yes, there is some honey and patchouli, but the whole thing is not as sweet as you might think.
At least I don’t consider is sweet.
Masculine and woody in my opinion.
The scent might have it’s charms, but I guess I wouldn’t wear it.
alenarule – :
This was a blind buy for me and I definitely don’t regret it at all. It’s so far very deep, sophisticated and charming smell on me. I get a bit of masculine vibe but in a good way. And I also get a lot of compliments wearing this so I can picture this as my new signature scent for sure.
Verg – :
Gucci by Gucci EDP is not being discontinued its still available to purchase on the Gucci online store and even if you go on the Gucci website and click on Gucci perfumes it has Classic Gucci perfumes for her Gucci By Gucci EDP if this fragrance was being discontinued they would removed it from the official Gucci website for sure.
ATROLYPROSY – :
A whiff of this, and I think class, sophistication, maybe opulence. Epitome of feminity. Longevity rivals that of Mugler’s Angel. Leaves a lovely silage trail. Its a shame it is being discontinued.
spad2007 – :
Got a 1.7oz via Overstock.com for about $48! Score!!!!!
iro4ka – :
I got a 3ml decant of this from a website and tried it on. My husband walked up to me and said… “You smell amazing, almost like sex, or the possibility of.”…. YES! That is DEFINITELY how I feel wearing it! SCORE! Love this perfume! I was looking for something sweet, hint of musk, dark, and the possibility of “kink”. Something that would be fitting for 50 Shades of Gray if you know what I mean! 😉
It starts of very boozy like you have been getting nice and intoxicated and ready to loose your inhibitions. Then it settles and that sweet honey comes out spiraling with the musk and fruits. Its a beautiful combination. So feminine. So sexy. So captivating. The scent of a woman who is empowered and confident. It doesn’t smell “older” like a lot of musk scents do. Perfect for ladies who are in their mid 20s-30s and coming into their own and not afraid to flaunt it!
I hate I am falling in love with it now that it is being discontinued, but I got a couple bottle on Overstock so hopefully that will last me a while. This will DEFINITELY be a date night/ going out on the town scent!
snow888 – :
This is a classy classy scent. To be worn when I’m on a hot hot date. I just love it! And I’m on my 5th bottle and still going strong
odessey – :
For me this is PER-FEC-TION! This is my signature scent and I am so dissapointed that it was discontinued.
Musky-honey-patchuli madness with some heavy florals. Dark, feminine and seductive. I feel like an irresistible goddess when I’m wearing this fragrance.
fuel8880 – :
Power perfume for the modern career woman! I’m convinced that you will be noticed wearing this! Gucci by Gucci is confident, metallic, demanding, deep and overwhelming. I definitely recognise this scent from shopping centres, hairdressers, cruise ships, etc… Unfortunately, to my nose there is just an overwhelmingly strong scent of something that reminds me of burning industrial chemicals or a nail salon… An extremely heavy monster – I split a tiny drop of this on my skin from the vial and after some very vigorous scrubbing it is still holding; however, it’s calmed down now and is just a sweet patchouli floral smell. Absolutely not for me!
UPDATE: I wanted to understand why this perfume is so popular, so approached the vial again (with extreme caution) to determine what the top notes were that I couldn’t stand… ah, patchouli and honey! I don’t love the combination of either of those in extreme dosages, but I’m now beginning to understand how those notes mix to create a velvety scent which others enjoy 🙂
Xeroxfimzt – :
Gucci by Gucci is my choice “going out” scent for the incredibly boozey quality it has haha. Firstly, the bottle looks like one of those vintage heavy crystal liquor decanters. And the scent…usually at first spray I always let the alcohol evaporate before I take the first sniff, with this one the alcohol compliments the experience and I feel like I am smelling a real Jamaican rum cocktail in front of me.
The start is juicy, sweet and sharp. It settles down and is still boozy, but the juicy pear goes away. The pairing of honey and patchouli sounds like something that could turn too animalistic or mildewy but it is simply a lovely pairing here. It is sweet but dark and a bit smokey too. Despite these two heavy notes, the fragrance is not at all heavy on me . My only complaint is that it stays very close to the skin, I am a modest sprayer so I don’t mind much but I can imagine this being a deal breaker for some who enjoy strong sillage.
oh yes and the video ad… the ladies and their hair and makeup, the sleek 70s dresses, the luxe decor, Blondie, Lynch… there are so many things I should love about this video yet it is laughably bad, not sure what went wrong.
mikovaleksander – :
Upon spraying, I get a sweaty/ BO note which I really dislike. Once settled, this reminds me very much of Gucci guilty, only still with a sweaty undertone. Pass.
fah048speagoessenda – :
This is a nice fragrance, but somewhat overpowering for me, with a bit too much of a sweet note.
gamer85 – :
This is definitely going to be my go-to Date Night fragrance.
It’s got attitude, charm, sex appeal and is incredibly feminine. This is such a great scent, and lingers around in an enticing veil. Way too sexy and deep for work I think. This might become my event/function/party/night out staple.
At first, I got an almost boozy amber which then gave way to the fruit and tiare and that thing that Gucci fragrances do (I find it in Guilty as well) and after several more minutes, chills out and develops into what is a culmination of all these terrific notes. Warm, melting honey on the flesh. Eyes open and a smile curves lips. Sheets are everywhere. A stolen kiss. Outside, night shines in through the window, it’s summer. An unexpected love affair.
xtk148Unlogrere – :
I absolutely LOVE honey…..but sometimes patchouli is all I can smell in a fragrance when it’s presence is so dominant. I have several with lots of patchouli that I totally love. However, there are just some mixtures that my nose can only smell the patchouli…..makes it too masculine for me *boo hiss* I was so hoping to love this. Someone suggested layering with Elie Saab. Maybe that will make it wearable for me, because I love ES.
aibolit – :
Many people like it a lot – but I am not among them. At first, I only smelt some aldehyd, it gave me a headache. After a while, there was the honey&patchouli mixture, but it seemed too artificial to me (and I still felt dizzy&uncomfortable). I tried it 14 days ago, but my impressions have not changed… Sorry Gucci, I am not buying it!
Testberichtelrdri – :
What an interesting fragrance to review! The first thing it made me think of was a red gummy bear or other small fruity sweet (guava+pear+honey?) fallen on skin covered in creamy oily smelling suncream (tiare?). Sort of nostalgic, feminine, almost but not quite girly atmosphere. At the same time though it has the feeling of being perfectly polished, like a dainty young lady who always has perfectly manicured nails and wears skirt suits. Not at all me, so I felt like I was wearing a young, classy woman’s (very nice but somehow wrong) perfume, not MY perfume. I think it is perfect as the first “real” perfume for a young, feminine and very well dressed woman (not girl) or anyone exploring their soft/feminine/classy/pink side.
What really keeps my interest in this scent is the “mystery” note: In my opinion it is thyme (or possibly another herb) which gives an almost savoury/salty note which provides needed “resistance” to all the sweet and creamy notes. This is what keeps the largely fruity/creamy and inoffensive perfume from being boring or “sticky” and sets it apart.
On me this has very good longevity, sillage is moderate, gradually reducing.
Turangalila – :
Liquid velvet – intoxicating, precious and warm.
I wouldn’t add or change anything. Just perfect ♥
vetla1957 – :
I am not really the biggest fan of Gucci’s fragrance canon (with the distinct exception of Rush and Pour Homme II) but I was pleasantly surprised by this fragrance. It is not particularly complex or deep, but it is well done and the notes work together nicely. Mild, dry patchouli is tempered out with rich honey. Guava and tiare are provided mostly to balance out the honey-patchouli in the forefront, and the effect is lovely. It is seductive in a mature, womanly way and not a sexy/trampy way. Sillage and longevity are mildly disappointing, unfortunately. But the bottle is pretty and the color scheme of fragrance’s presentation is absolutely perfect. Overall, it’s nice.
Marsio – :
I really, really can’t understand WHY if a perfume is loved and buyed during years the house desires to retire it. And pull a new, stupid, ruined version of it after few months. If this is marketing, someone should have to change his job I guess.
Broonyrek – :
Really not sure what to think of this scent. At first it nice but the scent is weak, i can barely smell it. I get whisps of watered down honey and nothing else. The dry off on my skin sometimes smells like old frying oil?? or something thats been deep fried.
I really want to like this perfume as i love all the notes in it but theres times i spray it and it just smells odd. Maybe its just on me, but the honey and tiare i can smell in it.
filimonsterx – :
Is it true that this perfume has been discontinued?? I like this perfume so much, it is a rich, sensual, seductive and glamourous scent. Perfect for the night out. Longevity is about 7 hours on my skin. I have to order this perfume once again. Fortunately, there are some bottles available on the website.
Piweram – :
Absolutely love this fragrance and am so sorry it has been discontinued. Every time I wear it I feel empowered somewhat like a femme fatale kinda Betty Davis-esque.
AyDarKing – :
Warm honey, patchouli, and something slightly astringent at the start. (That could be the rose, actually? I’ve seen it listed as a note before, although it’s not here.) I’ve been wearing this for several weeks straight, and I love it. This sounds a bit bizarre, but it makes me think of the colour and texture of mahogany.
lexios – :
not agressive but not welcoming either, passionate but pretentious, sensual but definitely not flirty, a woman with her head high, killer eyes, and walk of confidence. Men may find it love or hate, some are intoxicated while others well, intimidated
дядька-2 – :
Woah. Good thing the reviews are better and more artful then the ad. The ad is silly. I blind bought a mini bottle based on the notes and the reviews. I will update. I am a big patchouli fan.
Hmmm….hello patchouli….are you in there????? I like really strong p