1981

Image · FragranceX rights

1981

Guess · Eau de Toilette (EDT) · 2017

≈ $22 · approx. retail

Affiliate link — we may earn a commission, at no cost to you.

A soft woody-chypre built on violet and ambrette that settles into a warm cedar and musk base, evoking the effortless nostalgia of the brand's 1981 debut.

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

SpringFallWinterDailyOfficeEvening

Dupes & cheaper alternatives

Cheaper clones and alternatives that share the same notes and accords — savings are flagged.