# Gucci — Guilty Pour Femme

> Guilty Pour Femme EDP is a polished lilac-and-powder floral, distinctive in a mainstream designer setting for its cool cosmetic texture over warm amber and clean patchouli.

## Essence
Guilty Pour Femme EDP is a polished lilac-and-powder floral, distinctive in a mainstream designer setting for its cool cosmetic texture over warm amber and clean patchouli.
## Scent Profile
Mandora, bergamot, and pink pepper provide the opening lift. After that, lilac takes over: cool, powdery, lightly almond-like, and supported by violet, rose, and geranium. The floral effect can suggest face powder or classic lipstick rather than a sweet gourmand.
Patchouli stays clean and polished while amber adds quiet warmth. Once the heart arrives, the fragrance remains relatively linear, a lilac-violet powder cloud resting on a restrained amber-patchouli base.
## Performance
The EDP is a moderate performer with an elegant close-to-skin aura and reliable daily wear. It is more substantial than the related EDT, but it is not designed as a high-projection scent. Moderate application works best.
## Wearing Context
Spring and fall are its easiest seasons, though its powdery warmth also suits cool evenings. It works for office wear, dates, and dressed-up daytime occasions. The character is refined, feminine, and a little vintage, so it rewards someone who enjoys powdery florals rather than sugary ones.
## Comparisons & DNA
The original 2010 Guilty EDT is not a substitute: it is fruitier and peach-led. Guilty EDP Intense is the darker, plum-and-tuberose sibling, while Guilty Absolute Pour Femme follows a separate rose-patchouli path. YSL Parisienne and other powdery violet florals offer the closest stylistic context outside the house.
## Reception
Lilac is the key attraction. Many wearers find it rare, smooth, modern-classic, and easy to wear. Others find the powdery finish dusty, soapy, or too mature. The distinction between the EDP and the lighter EDT also strongly affects performance expectations.
## Versions & Reformulation
This is the 2019 EDP. The 2021 EDT is a separate, lighter fruity composition despite its similar bottle, so concentration matters when buying the Guilty Pour Femme name.
## Acquisition Notes
The EDP is available in 30, 50, and 90 ml sizes and is easy to sample. Confirm that the bottle is the EDP if you want the lilac-and-amber version with fuller performance.
## Notable Facts & Lore
- The 2019 relaunch opened a new Guilty campaign chapter.
- Lana Del Rey and Jared Leto fronted the campaign.
- Glen Luchford photographed its Hollywood Forever Cemetery setting.