Short answer: Wysteria Lane is D&E Fragrances' Extrait de Parfum take on Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum Pour Femme. It costs from £14.99 (5ml sample) up to £44.95 (50ml), against about £136 for 60ml of the original. Shop Wysteria Lane →
- Smells like: violet and wisteria florals over a warm vanilla, tonka and patchouli base.
- Best for: evenings, autumn and winter, and anyone who likes a sweet, floral-gourmand perfume.
- Honest note: inspired by, not an exact clone.
Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum Pour Femme is the richest, most intense version of the Guilty line for women. It is a popular choice for date nights and colder weather, and it sells for about £136 for a 60ml bottle at full price, which is a serious spend for something you may only wear occasionally.
What does Gucci Guilty Elixir Pour Femme actually smell like?
- Top: Violet, Mandora, Bergamot
- Heart: Wisteria, Rose, Osmanthus
- Base: Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Vanilla Absolute
It begins with a violet and bergamot sparkle, softened by the juicy, almost peachy note of mandora. The heart is floral and slightly powdery, with wisteria, rose and osmanthus, and then it dries down into a warm, sweet blend of vanilla, tonka bean and patchouli that feels rich without being heavy.
Why people look for a Gucci Guilty Elixir dupe
Price is the obvious reason. Full-size designer parfums now regularly cost well over £100, and a rich vanilla floral like this is the kind of scent people want to wear often. Others simply want to test whether the style suits them before committing to a 60ml bottle. A 5ml sample for £14.99 makes that easy.
Gucci Guilty Elixir Pour Femme vs Wysteria Lane at a glance
| Guilty Elixir Pour Femme | Wysteria Lane | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About £136 for 60ml | £14.99 (5ml) to £44.95 (50ml) |
| Concentration | Elixir de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Style | Floral, sweet and warm | Floral, vanilla and tonka, warm and sweet |
| Sizes | 60ml | 5ml, 12ml roller, 15ml, 30ml, 50ml |
Introducing Wysteria Lane - Insp by Gucci Guilty Elixir Pour Femme
Wysteria Lane is our own take on that violet, wisteria and vanilla mood. It opens with violet, mandora and bergamot, moves through wisteria, rose and osmanthus, and settles on tonka bean, vanilla and patchouli. It is an Extrait de Parfum, which means a higher concentration of fragrance oil than a typical Eau de Parfum, so it is designed to sit close and last. Prices start at £14.99 for the 5ml sample, with the 12ml roller at £19.99, 15ml at £19.99, 30ml at £34.99 and 50ml at £44.95. Try Wysteria Lane from £14.99 →
Being upfront about the comparison
Wysteria Lane is inspired by Gucci Guilty Elixir Pour Femme, not a copy of it. It is not an exact clone or replica, and we would not claim it is identical. You should find the same general direction, a floral opening and a warm vanilla and tonka base, but there will be differences in detail, and if you own the original you will notice them.
Longevity and projection
Extrait concentrations are made for staying power. Most people can expect several hours of wear, with noticeable projection early on that settles into a softer skin scent. As always, longevity depends on your skin, the weather and where you spray, so try pulse points on moisturised skin. The 5ml sample is a good way to see how it behaves on you.
The verdict
If you like the sweet, floral-vanilla style of Gucci Guilty Elixir Pour Femme but not the £136 price, Wysteria Lane is an easy, affordable way to wear something in the same spirit. Start with the sample, then size up if you love it. Shop Wysteria Lane →
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Designer and fragrance names are trademarks of their respective owners. D&E Fragrances is not affiliated with them. Wysteria Lane is D&E's own original composition, inspired by the fragrance family of the scent mentioned.