Guess 1981 Indigo for Men

This has been the fruity fig masculine fragrance I've been searching for since 2017. The blue color is extremely misleading. Indigo opens with abrasive green fig leaf with the fig fruit representing a faint coconut flesh accord. The cedar and musk are most noticeable after the fig note. Fig is unique in that its leaf smells extremely green - almost harsh. And the fig fruit flesh smells like coconut. This fragrance is entirely linear. What you get in the beginning has very little transition with the fig slightly bowing out to the cedar and musk. I don't get the coconut sun-tan vibe that are echoed through the reviews. I think it's cuz fig leaf and fresh fig fruit in their natural forms aren't common enough in the USA. The harshness of the green fig leaf is probably what recalls the chemical nature "suntan lotion" with the fig fruit hitting the "coconut" portion of suntan lotion. Five years ago in 2017, this was the fragrance I was looking for - a green tinged fig fruit dominated fragrance with a masculine slant . I was on a fig addiction as I had discovered Womanity 2 years prior and that was the fragrance that changed this fragrance game for me. Unfortunately, I wasn't successful ( blind buying Avon Aromadisiac, Demeter Fig, CK One Gold, even as recent as FCUK Friction Night Her... then sampling Philosykos, Sea Salt & Fig Old Navy, etc, ), I moved on. Coincidentally, Guess Indigo was released in 2017. I'm not sure why it never hit my radar considering Guess fragrances end up at my favorite bargain stores like Gordman's, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Ross, etc. I'm glad to own it... I have a sneaking suspicion I will go through the entire 100ml bottle of this summer. I bought a gift set... I wear the deo spray to the gym... and the real thing elsewhere.

I find this intoxicating, but I didn't fall in love with it immediately. I've had this for about a year and while I would spray it once in a while, it never really felt like me until I put it on my skin on a hot summer's day. I think the reason why this perfume is hard to like is the opening - there is a bit of a 'dusty' quality to it and I can see why people quote 'wet concrete' or 'wet soil'. While there is an appeal to those smells to some, it's not something most people want to walk around smelling like (including me). The mistake I made was to spray this on clothes which made the opening last and last...But when I sprayed this on my skin and let it sit for 10 minutes, the dry down really started to shine. I could smell something herbaceous and very pleasant and fresh mixed with ripe fig (but not sweet!), perfectly supported by a pulpy coconut. On me however, the coconut is barely detectible, while the fig is very dominant along with the green notes. What radiates from the skin is a smooth herby fig and it has an intoxicating quality that makes me sniff myself again and again. This is marketed to men but I don't detect anything distinctly masculine that would make this hard to wear for a woman. If anything, I think perfumes that are marketed to the opposite gender usually reveal a slightly different faucets when interacting with a woman's or a man's skin chemistry. Not a safe blind for everyone, but if you like fig and don't mind a bit of greeness, I'd say that chances are you would enjoy it, but do yourself a service and test this on your skin!

Impressive release from Guess. Oh man.. this smells so good. I had a small sample given to me after buying a pair of jeans and i honestly wasnt expecting anything from a brand like guess given that their fragrances are often unimpressive. That sample was enough to convince me to order a full bottle. This smells incredibly fresh and addicting. I have over 150 bottles (including several niches) and i have never really smelled anything quite like it, so it is pretty unique i'll give it that. One of the rare scent that got my girlfriend asking what it was and I cant really see anyone not liking this. To me, I get a fresh, out of tue shower almost barbershop kind of sent, but with a unique twist. I think its the coconut mixing with the lavender, i definitely get those two notes at first spray. I would describe this as a all season, any situation versatile kind of scent since it does start smelling warmer at the base with the amber, musk, moss and tonka all present and giving it a sweeter vibe on the dry down, but it is still undeniably fresh so it would be a good summer scent too. I would say this has more of a mature vibe, but i could still see any age rocking this because of the unique elements (coconut, fig) i do not get much iris though. I cant comment yet on performance, but it seemed decent enough from the 3 wearings i had. Probably something you will have to respray after 4-5 hours if you want projection. I will update on performance when i grt my bottle and do some testing. So far i would definitely recommend to check it out.

I'm blown away by the Guess 1981 line so far. I bought Los Angeles first and loved it, but this one is breath-taking In two ways. By it's uniqueness. Nothing in my collection smells like this. This is a gem. One of a kind. Also by how well blended it is. I mean that as in the androgyny. A guy or a girl can rock this but I do think this requires a certain persona to pull off. It doesn't smell anything like Versace Blue Jeans but it's kind of in the same lane to me because it's so fresh and... Pure lol The coconut shines beautifully in this fragrance. I can see this being worn by someone in casual attire, light colors in the summer. It really smells good. I get a visual of an astrological event. Moon and Venus intertwined in an early fall morning. Everything is right, harmonious, sea salt baths, teenage hearts... Not that this can't be worn by an older gentleman, but because it's so light hearted, passionate, charmingly naive, and gentle. I love love love this. Will be buying a few more bottles just in case they want to discontinue this beautiful jewel in the future. I'm enamored by it But... I can see how alot of collectors and enthusiasts might not like this release. This fragrance is not for everyone. If you're drawn to this, and want to wear it, you may be just a little eccentric lol a bit of a floating gender, open minded or artistic. Regardless I think every collectir should own this for the sheer novelty

Cedar, Fig & Coconut an odd mixture SOTD: Guess 1981 Indigo for Men: As of 01/20/19 It was blind buy via Fragrancenet.com, It was recommended by Chad from A Gentleman's Journey YouTube channel, he mentioned that it was he's best blind buy bought for 2018, and I would agree. To my nose is a fresh and woody scent, I detect the fig, coconut, iris, lavender and musk. The fig, coconut and cedar is front and center, it can be sharp in the opening, but it tones down on the dry down. A solid release from Guess. Is a must have and a hidden gem Rating Scent: 8/10 Design/Presentation: 8/10 Value: 9/10 Longevity/Performance: 8/10: Lasted on my skin/skin scent around 10+ hrs Overall: 8/10 My SOTD (Scent of the Day): Guess 1981 Indigo for Men: As of 02/24/19 Revisiting this fragrance again as my SOTD as of 02/24/19, I just love the way the Fig, Coconut and Iris were well blended and as well the lavender and musk are connected in the background. And the Fig note is beginning to be one of my favorite note(s). My nose detects more of the Fig, Coconut and Iris from start to finish. Longevity/Performance is beastly on my skin 8-11 sprays, lasted on my skin as a skin scent around 12+ hrs. Overall rating it will be a tad bit bumped up from 8 out of 10 to 8.25 out of 10. Is a must have to any collection to me is a hidden gem from Guess.

Fig and Coconut?? First off, I have to say this is one of my favorite blind buys ever! This is summertime in a bottle.. Very similar to a DS Durga fragrance, Debaser.. Sure, Debaser is higher quality and should be for a 150 dollar price tag.. Other than that, this juice is really nice and for under 25 dollars this is a must have in any collection.. Fig is one of my favorite notes.. To me this starts with a green fig with unsweetened coconut.. I also love coconut but sometimes it can get too sweet and cloying.. the coconut here is well balanced and very nice.. It will remind prople of sun screen.. Logevity and projection aren’t all that great but for 20 bucks you can spray as much as you want.. Very Unisex... I’m glad I have this in my collection.. A must own in my opinion Rating 9.1 out of 10

If you're looking for a unique summer scent, this is a VERY good deal when you can find it at discounters. The main top note as many have said is Coconut and it can be quite strong, almost cloying in the first few minutes. This was a blind buy and my initial impression was this was going to end up in the reject drawer for re-gifting. But after about 30 minutes, it dries down into a wonderfully tropical and intoxicating scent that surprisingly complex and long lasting. The coconut stays with it through the Middle, but tones down fairly quickly as it dries and becomes creamy and melds well with the cedar and spices in the base. Reminds me of an evening burning driftwood on the beach after a hot day. Definitely a Hidden Gem

This is by far one of my favorite fragrances I've bought in a long time.Me and my girlfriend was in the guess store in Washington D.C. Yesterday and I so happen to pick it up and smell it.i put it back because I have so many fragrances but she surprised me and bought it without me knowing.I rate this as a top 20 cologne all time because it's very very out the shower like type fragrance.An18 year old can wear it when you first but it on.After about 45 minutes to a hour it becomes very fresh and mature.I actually wore it today for the first time and got a few comments from a few mature women.Icsay but this and you will definitely be a happy guy!!!!

Want to add to my review. I will give the scent a 9/10. This is fast becoming one of my favorites - top 10 (I have more than 100) Wonderfuldry coconut that does not become gourmand but stays slightly sweet and creamy. Not a suntan oil coconut either as many reviewers have pointed out. The concrete smell reviewers refer to in my opinion smells more like the dusty smell when rain falls on a dirt road- for those of us who grew up in arid areas that is a wonderful smell. For the price a steal- I may get a backup bottle because I would never want to be without it in my collection!

It’s crazy to read some of the reviews on this one. Easily one of the best “cheapie” juices I have ever purchased. You get a huge blast of coconut, fig, and iris...but mostly coconut. I get almost beast mode longevity on my skin and good projection. Yes it’s slightly “synthetic” if you smell it up close, but everyone around you will appreciate it and what can you really expect from a $20 fragrance. In my opinion, absolute steal for the price. Will be rockin it heavy in the summer!

As mentioned, the scent is really wierd, but that doesn't have to be a bad thing. I like the smell, the coconut is different than i expected but you won't have anything like this. It gets you attention and makes you stick out from the crowd and for that i admire this one for it. Fresh, interesting and not to sweet. It gives you compliments cuz no one really have come acrossed the DNA. Tumbs up.

A coconut tropical vacation type cologne/fragrance. I get a complete coconut /Iris feel for a scent which I love5☆. Value for me was under $20 on discount websites 5☆. Longevity is 7 hours which is a push. I wear this particular fragrance during daytime during the spring,summer season. Overall it's a 5☆. I would definitely buy this fragrance/Cologne again.

This is a cheapie and I love it and so does my daughter. This was also a blind buy after watching a youtube video, but really glad i got it. I get a fig/coconut scent blended with a dash of vanilla. I also find it to be a barely kind of sweet scent. Beautiful to wear by the pool or the beach, but I would where it anywhere. Unisex.

I can't get enough of this fragrance and have gotten many compliments from both men and women. At first I wasn't sure about how often I'd reach for this one out of my collection as it's a bit sweeter with the coconut and fig but it's quickly become a top choice in my rotation.

Coconut is polarizing. Half the population can't stand it. This is an Almond Joy in a bottle. It’s beautiful. Because it’s so unique it took several wears to understand. Average performance. I’ve never received a compliment wearing it but still a 10/10.

Imagine if they made a fresher spring/summer version of Nishane-Fan your flames The coconut is more of a savory toasted coconut it’s not a candy/suntan lotion coconut I got it for $12.99 it’s worth every penny I love it

I really love this one. It’s quite a woody fig for me with only a little coconut. This is my preferred fig fragrance, as it is dry; I find the likes of debaser too wet(?) I think. And it’s cheap to boot. Win win.

Wow is this juice amazing. A tropical, green, natural smelling wonder of a perfume. And with the price I can just bathe in this stuff. Phenomenal. Don’t pass on this.

Opening is perfect, just like phylosikos. If only it stayed that way! But it becomes rather faint on first wear. Hoping my nose will pick it up more as I wear it.

Love it. It does remind me a lot of Unforgivable Black Sean John. I have worn the two on different hands to compare and they are very similar