Guess Man by Guess
Men 2006
Description
Guess Man by Guess is an aromatic citrus fragrance for men. Launched in 2006, the nose behind this composition is Steve DeMercado. The top notes feature absinthe; the heart notes combine lavender, white pepper, ginger, and nutmeg; while the base notes reveal fir, musk, sandalwood, amber, suede, and Peru balsam.
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Key notes
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Top
Wormwood (Absinthe)
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Heart
lavender
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Base
fir
Community
701 votes
- Positive 74%
- Negative 16%
- Neutral 9.4%
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
1,854 votes
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Leading answer Like it
701 votes
Season
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774 votes
Time of day
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426 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Guess Man
Guess Man by Guess is an aromatic citrus fragrance for men. Launched in 2006, the nose behind this composition is Steve DeMercado. The top notes feature absinthe; the heart notes combine lavender, white pepper, ginger, and nutmeg; while the base notes reveal fir, musk, sandalwood, amber, suede, and Peru balsam.
Flowers Spices Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic Resins and balsams
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
355 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
403 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
215 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
195 votes
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Community reviews
19 reviews
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I love it—simple and rich, with none of that cheap sweetness found in new releases or JPG. It brings back memories of the 2000s, when everything smelled great: Paris Hilton, Happy, Perry Ellis 360 Red, Kenneth Cole Reaction, 212… pure nostalgia for a golden era.
Great scent for a price that doesn’t hurt. It’s an affordable, average-but-solid fragrance. I use it almost everywhere: day, night, heat, and cold (just not extreme cold). It’s more casual, with a nostalgic touch that fits me perfectly.
Fresh aroma that smells like a sea breeze or the countryside after rain 😎. Not a showstopper, very subtle, but noticeable. Excellent as a men’s fragrance—discreet and elegant.
Awesome and cheap men’s fragrance; one of the best designer options without feeling like a copy or something weird. It’s a retro neo-fougère with a strong 80s vibe, a unique scent today, like anise absinthe (but not cloying) mixed with fir and lavender that gives it maturity. Moderate performance, about 4-5 hours on skin and 10 minutes of projection. For 20-25 euros for 75ml, it’s not bad. Versatile, though there are better options for intense heat. Not for guys under 25, but for everyone else, it’s great.
Smells good, but I notice a sugary touch in the anise note, maybe due to the amber or musk. I’d prefer they swapped that for mint. Maybe it could be a future flanker. Definitely, I’d buy it.
Excellent fragrance for daily wear; the scent is very fresh and the longevity is standard. I recommend it for hot days.
Excellent for everyday wear, very fresh scent with standard longevity. I especially recommend it for hot days.
Definitely a good fragrance. It smells clean and fresh, giving the impression that you’re impeccable. Lasts about 6 hours before fading, but overall it’s great and not cloying. I’ll buy it again to have two, haha.
Undoubtedly a good perfume; clean and fresh, giving the impression that you’re impeccable and smell great. The longevity isn’t amazing, fading a bit after about 6 hours, but overall it’s good. I loved the scent—it’s not cloying, so I’ll be buying it again to have two, haha.
Very fresh with spices that suit it well, like ginger and suede. Ideal for everyday use. Since I tried it, it’s become an essential in my collection. It manages to surprise; although the trail isn’t very wide, it lasts a long time on the skin. Highly recommended.
Super fresh with spicy notes that feel luxurious, like ginger and suede; perfect for everyday wear. Since the first time I tried it, it’s become a must-have in my collection. It manages to surprise, and although its sillage isn’t very wide, the longevity on the skin is incredible. Highly recommended.
Fresh and clean… it gives a sense of freshness and neatness. Can be used day or night, for daily wear, the office, and why not? even for something romantic. It won’t disappoint.
I love this perfume; my boyfriend wears it and I adore it. Too bad it’s no longer available. It has a clean, citrusy scent that lasts all day.
This perfume is pleasant but lasts only an hour before disappearing. There’s no sillage. It costs little, so there must be a reason. $15… a perfume that’s useless… you can only smell it for 20 minutes and then it’s gone.
The perfume smells nice, but it fades within an hour and leaves no trail. For $15, I get it, but it does nothing after 20 minutes.
If you like the style and the price is ridiculous, this is a great buy. I agree with Marcus: to my nose, it’s in the same vein as CK One and Lancôme’s Hypnose. I didn’t like those, but this Guess is a valid option. It doesn’t stand out anywhere, but it delivers. My price-to-quality rating is 8.
Great buy if you like the style, especially considering the ridiculously low price. I agree with Marcus’s review. Just to add, for my nose, it falls in the same ballpark and smells similar, though not identical, to two fragrances I’ve owned: CK MAN and Lancôme Hypnose. Two that didn’t fully convince me, but this GUESS is a solid option. It doesn’t stand out in any particular setting or climate, but it delivers more than enough. My price-to-performance rating is 8.
Imagine a spray of absinthe, ginger, lavender, and amber over sweet suede. The result is a pleasant scent with an animalic touch from white pepper and musk. It’s sparkling, fresh, and elegant; at first, it reminds me of Harry Fremont’s best creations. It evolves beautifully: bright and green for two hours, then sweet with spicy notes for four, finishing on that ideal sweet suede perfect for evening. On my skin, it lasts over 10 hours. I recommend it for afternoons at semi-formal events, letting it develop until night. I never thought I’d be so surprised, but the value is brutal—around $25. It’s versatile, though less intense than others, living up to the saying ‘less is more.’ Safe buy, an absolute 9.7.
Imagine a spray of absinthe, ginger, lavender, and amber over sweet suede. The result is a pleasant scent with an animal touch from white pepper and musk. It’s sparkling, fresh, and elegant; at first, it reminds me of Harry Fremont’s best creations. It evolves beautifully: bright and green for two hours, then sweet with spicy notes for four, finishing with that ideal sweet suede perfect for evening. On my skin, it lasts over 10 hours. I recommend it for afternoon semi-formal events, letting it develop until night. I never thought I’d be so surprised, but the quality-to-price ratio is brutal, around $25. It’s versatile, though less intense than others, living up to the saying ‘less is more’. Safe buy, an absolute 9.7.