Guess 1981: released in 2017, powdery, musky and woody, about 4h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Guess 1981 dupe we found is Zara Violet Blossom — 89% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Guess 1981 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Guess 1981 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zara Violet Blossom | 89% | about $30* (+50%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Bath & Body Works In The Stars | 83% | about $20* | 4h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Coty Sand & Sable | 78% | about $25 (+25%) | 5h vs 4h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Avon Haiku | 77% | about $20 | 5h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Demeter Fragrance Violet | 76% | about $40 (+100%) | 3h vs 4h | 5/10 |
Shares a similar powdery violet and floral character to Guess 1981, offering a soft and clean impression that feels very familiar.
It shares its floral, fresh and fruity accords with Guess 1981, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,219 community ratings.
Evokes the musky and woody undertones found in Guess 1981, leaning into a slightly brighter, more sparkling floral profile.
It shares its powdery, musky and woody accords with Guess 1981, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 1,237 community ratings.
Leans into the white floral and musky territory of Guess 1981, offering a more traditional, vintage-leaning take on the scent profile.
It shares its white floral, fruity and floral accords with Guess 1981, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 705 community ratings.
Shares the clean, musky, and floral aesthetic of Guess 1981, feeling like a slightly more aquatic cousin in the same family.
It shares its white floral, fresh and floral accords with Guess 1981, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 988 community ratings.
Highlights the prominent violet note found in Guess 1981, offering a straightforward and singular floral experience.
It shares its violet, powdery and floral accords with Guess 1981, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 86 community ratings.
Bath & Body Works In The Stars, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate).
Coty Sand & Sable, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for Guess 1981.
Zara Violet Blossom, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Guess 1981 itself sells from $19.95 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Violet Blossom actually costs about $15 a year MORE than Guess 1981. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Coty Sand & Sable comes closest at 5.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Guess 1981 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-05.