Guess 1981 for Men
Perfumer: Stephen Nilsen
45 ratings
From your scent profile
Guess 1981 for Men is a masculine scent that opens with citrus and floral freshness before moving towards woody, resinous and lightly smoky ground.
Skunky's take: A fresh breeze, my nose just got some air.
How does it perform?
From 50 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
73% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Spicy
- Woody
- Resinous
- Smoky
- Leathery
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Smoky
LeatheryWhat does Guess 1981 for Men smell like?
Violet leaf, Italian bergamot and cedarwood give it a clean, slightly green start. In the heart, ambergris and oakmoss take over, and frankincense and leather in the base add a smoky, leathery depth.
Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters place it in fall and spring; daily wear and leisure lead, with business use close behind. Birkholz Intimate Incense and Tauerville Incense Flash have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Violet leaf
- Italian bergamot
- Cedarwood
First hours
- Ambergris
- Oakmoss
Towards evening
- Frankincense
- Leather
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 31%Autumn
- 31%Spring
- 23%Summer
- 14%Winter
Autumn
Spring
Summer
Winter- Daytime25%
- Casual25%
- Office20%
- Evening18%
- Nighttime8%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
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45% matchIntimate Incense
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45% matchMontana Black Edition
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45% matchIncense Flash
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44% matchCraquelé
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44% matchOlibanum Gardenia
Bohoboco · 2016
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Last updated: October 26, 2026