Guess 2016 EDT

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Guess Dare for Men

by Jacques Huclier

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Guess Guess Dare for Men is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016, created by Jacques Huclier. Guess Dare for Men opens with Bergamot, Pepper, and Juniper, settles into a heart of Cashmere Wood, Jasmine, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Patchouli. Guess's Guess Dare for Men carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Guess Dare for Men is a surprisingly decent everyday scent that punches above its weight on price. It's clean, fresh, and versatile, though its performance can be a bit of a mixed bag; don't expect a beast, but it's a solid, inoffensive choice for the money.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Subtle
  • Masculine
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Guess Dare for Men Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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 Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Guess Dare's clean, inoffensive, and generally moderate projection makes it suitable for office and casual wear. It's noted as a good "dumb reach" and versatile for various temperatures, but its more subtle nature makes it less ideal for formal events.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

A fresh and spicy opening from juniper and bergamot, brightened by a kick of pepper, leads into a smooth, aromatic heart. Cashmere wood and jasmine soften the edges before settling into a warm, musky base of cedar and patchouli. It's clean and woody, leaning into a modern interpretation of a classic barbershop vibe.

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