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Body Eau de Parfum bottle Body EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
F Gender F
2011 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Guess 1981 Eau de Toilette bottle Guess 1981 EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Body EDP
Burberry Body is a divisive one, blending a classic powdery rose with an unexpected wormwood edge. Some find it elegant and comforting, a clean skin-scent, while others are met with a medicinal funk or generic 'old lady' vibe. Not a safe blind buy, but a treasure if it works with your chemistry.
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Our Verdict - Guess 1981 EDT
Guess 1981 is an undeniably 'nice' scent, a clean, musky violet that's an easy reach for many. However, its notorious weakness divides opinion, with some praising its subtlety while others lament its fleeting presence. It's safe, pleasant, and utterly inoffensive, but don't expect it to make a lasting impression.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Body EDP
Guess 1981 EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Sandalwood 29% vs 32%
Only in Guess 1981
Pear 37% Jasmine 31%
Shared Notes
Musk 31% vs 43%
Amber 17% vs 25%
Only in Guess 1981
Cedar 30%

Accords

Body Guess 1981
100%
Powdery
100%
92%
Musky
97%
94%
Woody
79%
75%
Rose
68%
Floral
70%
63%
Amber
62%
Fruity
52%
61%
Aromatic
55%
Iris
55%
Vanilla
Fresh
51%
Sweet
49%
Powdery shared
100%
100%
Musky shared
92%
97%
Woody shared
94%
79%
75%
Floral shared
68%
70%
63%
Fruity shared
62%
52%
61%
55%
55%
51%
49%

Performance

Body Guess 1981
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Body

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and powdery, clean character make it acceptable for office wear, though some find it too strong. It's often described as 'intimate' or 'after sex', lending itself well to dates and casual wear. Not ideal for formal events due to its soft nature, or sport due to its warmth and potential for becoming cloying.

Guess 1981

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its musky, powdery, and fresh accords, combined with low projection and longevity, make Guess 1981 perfect for casual wear and the office where subtlety is key. It's too subdued for formal events or most dates, but its lightness suits active, everyday scenarios.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, woody, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Body EDP
Guess 1981 EDT
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