Guilty Crush
A sparkling mix of champagne, black cherry and wild strawberry opens bright and boozy, before settling into a powdery, lipstick‑like floral heart of rose and jasmine. Vanilla, benzoin, musk and cedarwood melt into a soft, creamy base, leaving a plush, fruity‑gourmand trail that feels intimate and playful on the skin.
Perfumer: Cristian Calabro
Guilty Crush
A sparkling mix of champagne, black cherry and wild strawberry opens bright and boozy, before settling into a powdery, lipstick‑like floral heart of rose and jasmine. Vanilla, benzoin, musk and cedarwood melt into a soft, creamy base, leaving a plush, fruity‑gourmand trail that feels intimate and playful on the skin.
Scent Development and Character
Guilty Crush opens with a sparkling, boozy fizz of champagne wrapped around juicy black cherry and wild strawberry, giving a bright yet indulgently fruity start. The heart turns more intimate and tactile, with a lipstick accord, rose and jasmine creating a powdery, slightly creamy floral aura that suggests make‑up and skin. As it dries down, vanilla, benzoin, musk and cedarwood form a soft, smooth base that feels gently resinous and woody rather than heavy, leaving a plush, gourmand‑leaning trail of cherries, vanilla and powder close to the skin.
Who It Is For and When to Wear It
Editorial estimate: Guilty Crush’s combination of sparkling boozy top notes, plush fruits and creamy, powdery florals makes it best suited to evening wear, dates and social occasions where a playful, intimate aura is desired. It can also work for cooler‑weather daytime wear for those comfortable with sweeter, noticeable scents. Best suited to autumn and winter, when its sweet, creamy, fruity‑floral character feels cozy and enveloping, but can also be worn on cooler spring evenings by those who enjoy gourmand‑leaning scents. Sillage is Editorial estimate: moderate to above‑moderate sillage—present and noticeable in the first hours with the sparkling fruity top and powdery florals, then settling into a softer, more intimate trail. Longevity is Editorial estimate: noticeable longevity, often around a working day (6–8 hours) on skin, with the soft vanilla‑musk base lingering a bit longer close to the body.
Perfumer and Bottle
Released in 2024, this is presented as Eau de Parfum and credited to Cristian Calabro. The House of Oud’s Guilty Crush is housed in the brand’s signature sculptural egg-shaped bottle, with a glossy, artistic finish and pedestal-style base, presented as a unisex niche fragrance.
