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Guess 1981
feminine
Guess 1981 by Guess is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Guess 1981 was launched in 2017. Top notes are Violet and Ambrette (Musk Mallow); middle notes are Pear, Sandalwood and Jasmine; base notes are Musk, Cedar and Amber. In the spring of 2017, the fashion house of Guess presents their new pillar fragrance Guess 1981, announced as the most alluring and the most sensual scent from their collection. Described as sophisticated, elegant and graceful, Guess 1981 promises a strong aroma with crisp and clean top notes, fruity-floral heart and woody-musky base. The top notes of ambrette seed and violet open the composition and make an introduction to the floral-fruity heart of pear, jasmine petals and sandalwood. The base features accord of cedar wood, musk and amber. Model Emma Stern Nielsen is the face of the campaign shot by David Bellemare. The fragrance is available as a 50 and 100 ml Eau de Toilette.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
23%
Win
95%
Spr
81%
Sum
39%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
21%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
User Ratings
566 votes
3.84
Love it
13023%
Like it
28049%
OK
9817%
Dislike
5410%
Hate it
41%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 15 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Guess 1981 receives mixed feedback from the community, with appreciation for its pleasant scent profile and low price, but significant concern about its poor longevity. Most users agree it smells good but disappears too quickly to justify regular use, making it better suited as a sampler or occasional budget fragrance rather than a reliable daily wear.
Strengths
- Affordable price point makes it accessible
- Pleasant smooth leather and sandalwood notes
- Good option for sampling via body spray first
Weaknesses
- Very poor longevity, fades within 30 minutes to a few hours
- Inconsistent performance reports across users
- Limited availability for sampling in stores
Best for
Budget-conscious fragrance explorationOffice wear (if reapplication is acceptable)Casual daytime wear
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
