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Guess Dare

by Bruno Jovanovic

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Guess Guess Dare is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2014, created by Bruno Jovanovic. Guess Dare opens with Kumquat, Pear Blossom, and Lemon Blossom, settles into a heart of Cactus, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, and Coconut. Guess's Guess Dare carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A refreshing, sparkling burst of citrus and clean florals, Guess Dare is a surprising crowd-pleaser that punches above its weight. It's a fresh, uplifting scent, though some find its longevity lacking.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Playful
  • Modern
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Guess Dare Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Kumquat37%
Pear Blossom33%
Lemon Blossom30%
Heartas listed
Cactus40%
Jasmine33%
Rose27%
Baseas listed
Musk40%
Coconut30%
Woody Notes30%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and light character makes it ideal for office and casual wear, as noted by many reviewers. The moderate sillage and often-cited poor longevity mean it's unlikely to offend in professional settings but might not make a statement for formal occasions.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Guess Dare opens with a zesty, almost effervescent jolt of kumquat and lemon blossom, quickly softened by sweet pear blossom. The heart introduces a unique blend of wild rose and jasmine with a green, slightly watery cactus accord that keeps it from veering too floral. Finally, a creamy coconut note emerges, intertwining with soft woods and a clean musk to create a fresh, tropical drydown that feels both clean and sensuous.

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