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Guess 1981 Indigo for Men

2018MenModern
6.6/ 10
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Guess 1981 Indigo for Men is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of sage, fig and Italian bergamot on a sweet, woody base.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 68 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.1 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage
6.2 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
6.8 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money
7.8 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

61% 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

Cedarwood
Sylkolide™
Amber

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Fruity
  4. Sweet
  5. Synthetic
  6. Gourmand
  7. Spicy
  8. Woody

What does Guess 1981 Indigo for Men smell like?

It opens fresh and fruity with sage, fig, Italian bergamot and lavender. In the heart, roasted tonka bean, iris and oakmoss add a floral, sweet and slightly gourmand tone. Cedarwood and amber leave a woody, creamy warmth at the base.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use also suiting it. Most see it as masculine, and some call it modern. Otto Kern Signature Extrême and Adamo Clifton have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Sage
    • Fig
    • Italian bergamot
  2. First hours

    • Roasted tonka bean
    • Iris
    • Oakmoss
  3. Towards evening

    • Cedarwood
    • Sylkolide™
    • Amber

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 33%
    Summer
  • 33%
    Spring
  • 29%
    Autumn
  • Casual
    26%
  • Daytime
    25%
  • Office
    14%
  • Nighttime
    13%
  • Sport
    12%
  • Evening
    9%

Least picked for evenings.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026