Guess Original Guess

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 1990
Moderate
Sillage
Good
Longevity
Fall, Winter
Best Season
Evening, Special Occasion
Best For

Fragrance Story

Guess Original by Guess is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Guess Original was launched in 1990. The nose behind this fragrance is James Bell. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Cassis, Grapefruit, Ylang-Ylang and Amalfi Lemon; middle notes are African Orange Flower, Jasmine, Hyacinth, Cinnamon, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Amber, Sandalwood, oak moss, Patchouli, Vanille, Orris Root, Benzoin and Labdanum.

Composition Profile

woody 100%
amber 85%
citrus 70%
earthy 60%
powdery 50%
white floral 40%
warm spicy 35%
vanilla 30%
mossy 25%
patchouli 20%

About the Perfumer

James Bell

James Bell

James Bell is a perfumer known for creating accessible and recognizable fragrances for mass-market brands. His work includes the iconic Tatiana for Diane von Furstenberg and several early Guess fragrances. He also composed Tiv Perfume - A Caribbean Original, demonstrating versatility across different styles.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Mandarin Orange Mandarin Orange
Cassis Cassis
Grapefruit Grapefruit
Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang
Amalfi Lemon Amalfi Lemon

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

African Orange Flower African Orange Flower
Jasmine Jasmine
Hyacinth Hyacinth
Cinnamon Cinnamon
Iris Iris
Lily-of-the-Valley Lily-of-the-Valley

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Amber Amber
Sandalwood Sandalwood
oak moss oak moss
Patchouli Patchouli
Vanille Vanille
Orris Root Orris Root
Benzoin Benzoin
Labdanum Labdanum
Unique Character

Guess Original Guess by Guess offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

Guess Original Guess embodies the distinctive style of Guess while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

Guess Original Guess is Ideal For

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