Guess 2021 EDT

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Guess Effect

by Clément Gavarry

Composed by Firmenich

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Guess Guess Effect is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2021, created by Clément Gavarry. Guess Effect opens with Grapefruit, Mandarin, Star Anise, and Pineapple, settles into a heart of Violet Leaf, Rosemary, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, and Vanilla. Guess's Guess Effect carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

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.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Modern
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Guess Effect 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
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best 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.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 Effect opens with a zesty burst of grapefruit and mandarin, quickly spiced up by star anise and a touch of sweet pineapple. The heart leans into a fresh, earthy blend of violet leaf, clary sage, and rosemary, grounding the initial fruitiness. It dries down to a soft, woody base of sandalwood and guaiac wood, cushioned by clean musk, amber-like ambroxan, and a hint of vanilla, creating a smoothly powdery and slightly sweet finish.

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