Guess 2006 EDT

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Man

by Steve DeMercado

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Guess Man is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2006, created by Steve DeMercado. Man opens with Wormwood, settles into a heart of Lavender, Pepper, Nutmeg, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Suede, Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Guess's Man carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Guess Man is a divisive one. Some hail it as a timeless, budget-friendly freshie, while others find it generic, synthetic, and utterly forgettable. Expect a brief, green-spicy pop before it vanishes.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Classic
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Man Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Wormwood100%
Heartas listed
Lavender29%
Pepper26%
Ginger25%
Nutmeg20%
Baseas listed
Canadian Fir Balsam24%
Musk19%
Sandalwood18%
Amber14%
Suede13%
Peru Balsam12%

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
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it suitable for casual wear, the office, and the gym. However, its noted poor longevity and projection mean it's not ideal for dates or formal events where you want your scent to last and make an impression.

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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

It opens with a sharp, almost boozy wormwood, quickly joined by a fresh, green twist from lavender and ginger, spiced up with nutmeg and pepper. As it settles, a clean, slightly powdery musk emerges, underpinned by soft suede and a hint of fir. It's an aromatic journey, green and woody, finishing with a barely-there, comforting warmth.

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