Guess 1981 (Eau de Toilette)
Perfumer: Stephen Nilsen
25 ratings
From your scent profile
Guess 1981 Eau de Toilette opens with violet and ambrette, then softens into jasmine and pear: a fresh, floral women's scent that has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.
How does it perform?
From 34 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
84% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Heart notesfirst few hours
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Green
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Powdery
- Creamy
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Powdery
CreamyWhat does Guess 1981 (Eau de Toilette) smell like?
Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, office and daily wear. Voters mostly find its character feminine and modern.
The opening of violet and ambrette carries a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, jasmine, sandalwood and pear add a soft, floral and fruity note. The base of cedarwood, musk and amber settles it onto a powdery, creamy, lightly sweet finish.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Violet
- Ambrette
First hours
- Jasmine
- Sandalwood
- Pear
Towards evening
- Cedarwood
- Musk
- Amber
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 37%Spring
- 29%Summer
- 24%Autumn
- 10%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Casual25%
- Office25%
- Daytime22%
- Sport13%
- Nighttime9%
- Evening5%
Least picked for evenings.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026