The Perfume Library

Seductive Noir (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Guess · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Guess Seductive Noir Eau de Toilette opens with bergamot and sage, then settles into a floral, sweet women's scent warmed by vanilla and blond suede. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters mostly read it as feminine, with some calling it modern or classic. The top holds sage, bergamot and peony; the heart turns powdery and creamy with jasmine sambac, lily of the valley and iris pallida. In the base, vanilla and blond suede add a sweet, leathery warmth, with Haitian vetiver leaving a dry trace. Emeshel Gold and Guerlain Shalimar L'Essence have a close profile.

Seductive Red (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Guess · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Guess Seductive Red Eau de Toilette is a sweet, fruity and floral women's fragrance built around cherry, vanilla and tonka bean. Cherry, pink pepper and almond open on a fruity, lightly spicy note. In the heart, magnolia, violet and cherry blossom push it towards the floral side. The base of tonka bean, vanilla and sandalwood leaves a creamy, gourmand sweetness, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind and summer trailing. Leisure, evening and night out draw similar support, while office wear is chosen less. Most voters read it as feminine.

Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men

7.8

Guess · 2019

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that opens on black pepper, bergamot and plum and rests on vetiver, amber and sandalwood. The sharp freshness of black pepper and bergamot is softened by the fruity sweetness of plum at the start. In the heart, geranium, spearmint and red ginger carry the freshness on with a touch of spice. The base of vetiver, amber, sandalwood and tobacco adds a woody, oriental warmth, and the whole reads sweet and modern. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads clearly masculine. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and Snob Classic have a close profile.

Seductive (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Guess · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Guess Seductive Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent built around bergamot, blackcurrant and jasmine, and it suits easy everyday wear. Most voters pick it for spring and fall, and for daily, leisure and business settings. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it sits close to the skin and leaves a light trail. Most voters call it feminine. It opens with bergamot, blackcurrant and pear, bright and fruity. In the heart, jasmine, iris and orange blossom bring a soft, slightly powdery floral note. The base of frankincense, cashmere wood and vanilla sweetens the scent and settles it onto a woody footing. Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum and Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her! No Rules have a close profile.

Seductive Homme

6.8

Guess · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guess Seductive Homme opens with cardamom, pink pepper and mandarin orange, a spicy citrus start that settles into a sweet, powdery, woody men's fragrance. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer and winter further behind. Daily, evening and leisure wear are nearly level in the votes, and most voters call it masculine and modern. It has been discontinued. The top notes of cardamom, pink pepper and mandarin orange give a fresh, spicy opening. In the heart, violet leaf, vetiver and vanilla orchid push it towards floral and sweet. The base of musk, patchouli, sandalwood and amberwood leaves a woody, powdery finish, with gourmand and synthetic touches running through it.

Seductive Blue (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Guess · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Guess Seductive Blue Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy floral with an aquatic, fruity edge, light and easy enough for everyday wear. The top pairs Italian bergamot with pear, one bright and the other softly fruity. The heart builds a floral garden from rose water, peony, blue freesia and cyclamen. In the base, musk, amber, plum and Indonesian patchouli add a gentle sweetness and a balanced warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions, while evening gets only a small share. It reads feminine and modern. Versace Bright Crystal and Esprit Feel Good have a close profile.

Seductive Homme Noir

7.6

Guess · 2019

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Guess Seductive Homme Noir is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity start with a spicy, sweet and woody base, and it suits evenings and the cooler months best. Most voters place it in autumn and winter, for evenings and nights out; it also works in spring, while summer is the least favoured. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and its character is seen mostly as masculine and modern. The top is nutmeg, black pepper and grapefruit, a mix of spice and tart freshness. The heart of lavender, orange blossom and apple brings out a fruity sweetness. In the base, liquidambar, tonka bean and sandalwood leave a creamy, oriental warmth.

Seductive Homme Blue

6.8

Guess · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guess Seductive Homme Blue is a fresh, masculine scent that pairs citrus and a marine breeze with spice, and it sits closest to daily wear; it has been discontinued. Cardamom, black pepper and citrus fruits give it a fresh, spicy start. Marine notes and geranium form the heart, while moss, cashmere wood and sand settle into a woody, lightly sweet base. The overall feel is aquatic and clean, with a faint floral touch. Voters rate its longevity as moderate and its sillage as weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Le Parfum and Fendi Fan di Fendi pour Homme Acqua have a close profile.

Guess 1981 Indigo for Men

6.6

Guess · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

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. 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.

Bella Vita (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Guess · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guess Bella Vita Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity women's scent that links blackcurrant, black cherry and jasmine to the sweetness of vanilla orchid and praliné. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter a step behind; it leans towards daily and leisure wear and can also be worn in the evening. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens bright and juicy, with Italian lemon lifting the blackcurrant and black cherry. The heart is floral, built on jasmine, tuberose and vanilla orchid. In the dry-down, praliné, tonka bean, musk and amberwood turn it creamy and gourmand. Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Le Parfum and Rasasi Qasamat Ebhar have a close profile.

Guess by Marciano

6.7

Guess · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guess by Marciano is a fresh, floral and sweet women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter days; it has been discontinued. Cardamom, grapefruit and starfruit open fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, jasmine, honeysuckle and peony add a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, woods and musk sweetens the scent and dries down warm, powdery and woody. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring following behind. It suits leisure, evening and daily wear, and reads feminine and modern. Burberry Burberry for Women and Chopard Cašmir share a close profile.

Guess by Marciano for Men

6.4

Guess · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guess by Marciano for Men from Guess is a fresh, woody men's fragrance built around mandarin orange and neroli with ginger and black pepper; it has been discontinued. The notes read as one blend rather than in stages: mandarin orange and neroli bring freshness, while rosemary, sage and lavender give it an aromatic edge. Black pepper and ginger add spice, and patchouli, leather and amber set a woody, slightly leathery base. Floral and fruity accords soften it toward the sweet side. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the leading occasions. It reads mostly masculine.

Guess 1981 for Men

7.2

Guess · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guess 1981 for Men is a masculine scent that opens with citrus and floral freshness before moving towards woody, resinous and lightly smoky ground. 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.

Capri

8.1

Guess · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Guess Capri is a unisex scent that pairs a bright opening of bergamot, pineapple leaf and lemon with a creamy floral heart of frangipani and tuberose. It starts with a citrus and fruity freshness, where bergamot and lemon are softened by pineapple leaf. In the heart, frangipani, tuberose and ylang-ylang form a sweet, powdery, creamy bouquet. Cedarwood, musk and ambrox settle that sweetness onto a woody, clean base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters pick it most for daily and leisure wear, with some votes for night out and evening too. Maison Margiela Beach Walk and Lancaster Sunrise have a close profile.

Guess Man

6.6

Guess · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guess Man is a fresh, citrusy and woody men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, leisure and daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most voted occasions. It reads as masculine, followed by modern. It opens with vermouth, and the heart brings white pepper, nutmeg, ginger and lavender for a spicy, floral touch. The base leans on sandalwood, fir and amber, softened by suede and musk. Aquatic and green shades run through the accords as well. Carolina Herrera 212 Men and Montblanc Starwalker have a close profile.

Seductive Dream (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Guess · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Guess Seductive Dream Eau de Toilette is a feminine scent that moves from a fresh opening of pear, apple and bergamot into white gardenia and rose, settling on sweet vanilla sugar. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: neither heavy nor quick to fade. Most voters place it in daily wear, leisure and work, with night out and evening far less common. It reads feminine. The top brings Tropicalone™, pear, apple and bergamot for a fruity freshness. In the heart, Jasminum grandiflorum, Mugane™, rose and white gardenia add a floral, creamy softness. The base of amberwood, Orcanox and vanilla sugar turns it sweeter. Câline Mon Paradis and Spirit Spirit of Golden Blush have a close profile.

Guess (2005) (Eau de Parfum)

6.4

Guess · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guess (2005) by Guess is a fresh, fruity and floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, mandarin orange, green apple and woodland strawberry. The heart carries a floral side of magnolia, peony, jasmine and freesia, while peach and red berries add sweetness. In the base, vanilla, musk and amber soften it and dry down warm and sweet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Marc O'Polo Women (2010) and Naomi Campbell Glam Rouge have a close profile.

Guess 1981 Indigo for Women (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Guess · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Guess 1981 Indigo for Women Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and aquatic scent built around sea mist, Californian lilac and fig nectar, suited to daily wear and the warmer months. It opens with sea mist, Californian lilac and fig nectar, giving a cool, lightly fruity freshness. In the heart, narcissus, blue lotus and white iris add a soft, powdery floral touch. Haitian vetiver, Pinot Noir wine and Atlas cedar settle underneath as a woody, slightly spicy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business settings lead. It reads feminine and modern. Its profile is close to Masque IV-IV White Whale and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Essenza.

Guess Girl (Eau de Toilette)

5.6

Guess · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Guess Girl Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with melon, raspberry nectar and bergamot: the fruit is sweet, and the bergamot lightens it. In the heart, Provençal acacia, Brazilian orchid and lily bring a floral tone. Bourbon vanilla leads the base, with musk and Australian sandalwood settling it into a creamy sweetness. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most for daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters read it as feminine and modern.

Dare (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Guess · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Guess Dare Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, opening with kumquat, pear blossom and lemon blossom. The citrus and fruity brightness of the top gives way to a floral heart of cactus blossom, jasmine and wild rose. In the base, musk, coconut and blond woods sweeten it and add a soft woody touch. A green edge runs through it, and the overall impression is fresh and sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, with business use also possible. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Vera Wang Look and Givenchy Eaudemoiselle Eau Florale.

Seductive Homme Red

6.4

Guess · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guess Seductive Homme Red is a men's fragrance led by lemon zest, fig and cinnamon: fresh and citrusy, yet sweet and spicy. It opens bright with lemon zest and fig, while cinnamon adds a spicy warmth. In the heart, kumquat, geranium and orange blossom bring a soft floral and fruity touch. The base of Indian sandalwood, amber and vanilla settles into a sweet, woody, slightly powdery finish, with smoky and synthetic shades among the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. It is positioned as a men's scent, and voters rate its value for money highly. Rue Broca Touche pour Femme and Afnan Perfumes Supremacy Collector's Edition have a close profile.

Seductive I'm Yours

6.4

Guess · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guess Seductive I'm Yours is a floral, fruity and sweet women's perfume built around passion fruit, magnolia and vanilla. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall; it leans towards daily and leisure wear, and also suits evenings and nights out. It is classed as feminine. It has been discontinued. Passion fruit comes first and gives a fruity opening. In the heart, magnolia and tiaré add a soft floral note. The base of woods, musk and vanilla sweetens it and settles into a gourmand, woody finish with a synthetic edge. Galimard Ruby Chéri (Parfum) and Ulric de Varens Mini Flirt have a close profile.

Guess 1981 (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Guess · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

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. 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.

Dare for Men

6.7

Guess · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Guess Dare for Men opens with juniper berry, white pepper and bergamot, a fresh, floral and sweet men's scent. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the vote counts are small, so those figures are tentative. It is made for men, and its fresh, soft character suits everyday wear. Bergamot and juniper berry give the opening its freshness while white pepper adds spice. In the heart, geranium, jasmine and cashmere wood bring a sweet, floral softness. It dries down to cedarwood, musk and patchouli, woody with a faintly earthy base. A synthetic edge runs through the accords.