Fragrance Inspired by Guilty Gucci — Culpable
Culpable is our fragrance inspired by Guilty Gucci. Below: the shared accords, the scent-DNA similarity, and an honest take on where it lands versus the original.
"Inspired by" should mean a real interpretation of the original's DNA — not a vague nod. Here is the DNA.
Scent comparison
| Original: Guilty Gucci | Culpable | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Mandarin, Geranium, Pepper | Mandarin, Geranium, Pepper |
| Heart notes | Pink Pepper, Patchouli, Amber | Pink Pepper, Patchouli, Amber |
| Base notes | Peach | Peach |
| Scent family | — | — |
| Concentration | eau de parfum | eau de parfum |
| Our price / Original est. retail | — | $40.00 |
Why it matches
Culpable tracks Guilty Gucci through the same olfactory backbone — the shared signature notes are Mandarin, Geranium, Pepper, Pink Pepper, Patchouli. On our 16-facet scent-DNA model the two profiles overlap by about 89%, so it delivers the same opening-to-drydown character at a fraction of the retail price.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Culpable a good Guilty Gucci dupe?
- Yes — Culpable overlaps Guilty Gucci by about 89.3% on our 16-facet scent-DNA model, sharing its core notes (Mandarin, Geranium, Pepper, Pink Pepper). It's the closest match we carry.
- What does Culpable smell like?
- It opens with Mandarin, Geranium, Pepper, a heart of Pink Pepper, Patchouli, Amber, drying down to Peach — mirroring the Guilty Gucci arc.
- How long does Culpable last?
- As a eau de parfum, Culpable gives strong, multi-hour longevity with respectable projection — comparable to what people expect from Guilty Gucci.
- How much cheaper is it than Guilty Gucci?
- You get a near-identical experience for a fraction of the original's price.
Related dupes
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Arabiva Fragrances · Culpable. Referenced brand names belong to their owners and are used for descriptive comparison only.