L'Homme Eau de Parfum bottle L'Homme
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
1997 Year 2021
££ Price Tier £
Guess Effect Eau de Toilette bottle Guess Effect

ScentArt

A
L'Homme
B
Guess Effect
Full Screen Compare

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Homme Eau de Parfum
This Morillas creation is a classic, though it shows its age a bit. It is a fresh, clean charmer that people still love for its soothing nature, despite the performance being a bit of a mixed bag. Not a groundbreaking scent, but solid for the price.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Guess Effect Eau de Toilette
A pleasant, if unexciting, everyday scent that's a bit of a chameleon - some say it’s generic, others find it a clean, soft crowd-pleaser. The biggest complaint is its woeful longevity, so be prepared to re-apply if you want it to actually, you know, last.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 17% 16%
Floral 10% 5%
Fruity 2% 7%
Green 16% 23%
Sweet 17% 16%
Warm 19% 12%
Woody 9% 12%
Earthy 4% 3%
Animalic 8% 7%
Fresh 26% 29%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'Homme EdP
Guess Effect EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 20% vs 28%
Only in L'Homme Eau de Parfum
Lavender 32% Bergamot 26% Neroli 22%
Only in Guess Effect Eau de Toilette
Star Anise 29% Grapefruit 29% Pineapple 14%
Shared Notes
Musk 27% vs 20%
Sandalwood 25% vs 20%
Vanilla 23% vs 20%
Only in L'Homme Eau de Parfum
Amber 23%
Only in Guess Effect Eau de Toilette
Guaiac Wood 20% Ambroxan 20%

Accords

L'Homme Eau de Parfum Guess Effect Eau de Toilette
100%
Aromatic
92%
46%
Woody
100%
88%
Fresh Spicy
61%
85%
Citrus
86%
52%
Powdery
78%
50%
Musky
75%
69%
Lavender
64%
Green
Anis
58%
Vanilla
58%
Sweet
58%
54%
Herbal
Aromatic shared
100%
92%
Woody shared
46%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
88%
61%
Citrus shared
85%
86%
Powdery shared
52%
78%
Musky shared
50%
75%
69%
64%
58%
58%
58%
54%

Performance

L'Homme Eau de Parfum Guess Effect Eau de Toilette
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Homme Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and often subtle sillage makes it ideal for office wear and casual outings where it won't overpower. While some find it romantic, its light nature means it might not shine as brightly on formal dates, but it works well for daytime sports due to its invigorating feel.

Guess Effect Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its clean, light profile and poor longevity make it suitable for casual wear and quick activities like the gym, where a subtle scent is preferred. It's too understated and short-lived for formal events or dates, but its unobtrusive nature makes it acceptable for office use.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
82%
Accord
66%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Aromatic, Citrus accords and Sandalwood, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L'Homme Eau de Parfum
Guess Effect Eau de Toilette
also worth checking

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS