91%
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Guess Uomo Eau de Toilette bottle Guess Uomo
Edt Concentration Edt
U Gender U
2022 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Vetiver Root Eau de Toilette bottle Vetiver Root

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Guess Uomo
This is a generic, pleasant enough scent that offers decent value, but its weak performance means it's often a bit of a let-down. If you're after a basic, inoffensive daily spritz, it'll do the job.
Statement
Our Verdict - Vetiver Root
A love-it-or-hate-it scent that has people divided between 'barbershop aftershave' and 'creamy, sexy smoothness'. Don't expect YSL quality, but it's a solid, affordable alternative to La Nuit de L'Homme if you're after something warm and spicy.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 8%
Floral 12% 7%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 16% 15%
Sweet 15% 22%
Warm 29% 25%
Woody 13% 16%
Earthy 11% 15%
Animalic 6% 3%
Fresh 18% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Guess Uomo EdT
Vetiver Root EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 35% vs 48%
Only in Vetiver Root
Tea 28% Bergamot 24%
Shared Notes
Amber 41% vs 56%
Only in Guess Uomo
Woody 30% Benzoin 29%
Only in Vetiver Root
Tonka Bean 43%

Accords

Guess Uomo Vetiver Root
100%
Amber
63%
82%
Aromatic
100%
84%
Warm Spicy
74%
56%
Lavender
62%
58%
Woody
58%
57%
Fresh Spicy
50%
54%
Herbal
Earthy
52%
Green
52%
47%
Citrus
47%
Amber shared
100%
63%
Aromatic shared
82%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
84%
74%
Lavender shared
56%
62%
Woody shared
58%
58%
Fresh Spicy shared
57%
50%
54%
52%
52%
Citrus shared
47%
47%

Performance

Guess Uomo Vetiver Root
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Guess Uomo

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its low performance and inoffensive, generic nature make it suitable for casual wear or the office where it won't overpower. It lacks the impact for formal events but is too soft to be a good gym scent.

Vetiver Root

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

Its moderate sillage and warm, woody-spicy profile make it suitable for casual wear and dates, especially in cooler weather. The lack of strong longevity and the 'aftershave' comparisons might limit its appeal for formal events or office use, though its clean facets could work for some office settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
88%
Accord
84%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Warm Spicy, Amber accords and Lavender, Amber notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Guess Uomo
Vetiver Root
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