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Indigo

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Guess Indigo is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Indigo opens with Bergamot, Lavender, Fig, and Sage, settles into a heart of Oakmoss, Iris, Tonka Bean, and Coconut, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Cedar. Guess's Indigo carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A truly polarising scent, Guess Indigo is either a cheapie triumph or a synthetic nightmare. Its dominant coconut-fig blend is certainly unique, but performance issues and a divisive opening mean it's a risky blind buy. If you love a tropical twist and can tolerate a bit of a gamble, give it a sniff.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Woody
  • Calm
  • Elegant
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Indigo Eau de Parfum 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, clean, and somewhat unique profile makes it a strong contender for casual and sport wear, especially in warmer weather. However, its often-criticised synthetic opening and moderate sillage lower its suitability for formal settings, and its distinct coconut note might be a bit too casual for certain office environments.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • 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

Indigo opens with a fresh, aromatic kick of lavender and bergamot, quickly joined by the unusual duo of fig and sage. The heart introduces a creamy coconut nectar, blended with powdery iris and earthy oakmoss, leading into a warm, woody base of cedar, amber, and musk. It’s a clean, subtly sweet concoction that aims for tropical sophistication.

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Where to buy

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