Guess By Marciano

I blind bought this after seeing the reviews and decided to give it a try because of the low price. I am pleasantly surprised. The opening was strong and can become quite potent; it was as if you have sprayed too much of the perfume. However, after you get over the initial sharp burst of alcohol, you'll get a fun and fresh blend of liquor, citruses and spices on top of vanilla undertone. To me, it paints a vivid feel of a young woman in a bar on a cool summer night at an exotic tropical island having the party of her life. Around 15–20 minutes after that, the vanilla tone gets stronger and nudges the sharp citruses to the side; opening the way for the gentle floral blend and woody notes. The florals sort of blend together, the honeysuckle note being the most prominent out of all three floral notes followed by jasmine. It smells like a really smooth, slightly intoxicating blend of sweet vanilla, florals and spices with Curacao note remaining, yet settling down into a boozy orange syrup kind of notes rather than the powerful alcoholic notes like before. The heart smells refined, which is a quite pleasant surprise. After the bold, party girl-like opening, the heart feels softer and more intimate but still has the youthful and flirty aura from the opening. The dry-down isn't really different from the heart, it's just like the heart notes minus the spices and curacao liquor notes. It smells like your standard feminine woody musk perfume dry-down, with the addition of vanilla in it. This doesn't strike me as strictly a summer or colder months perfume, as I've worn this in both tropical places and cold European winter and I feel like it suits both. Although, I have to say that a particularly cold summer night seems just perfect for this perfume's vibes. The longevity is decent, I'd say around 6–7 hours depending on your activity and weather. There are some occasions when I spray it at night and the remains are still there when I woke up, which is always a pleasant thing. The sillage is great in the opening, it's something that people around you can smell when you spray it. Although, the sillage gradually reduces so that by the time you're one or two hours in, it is already a skin scent. I'd wish for better performance, but for its price point, it is already decent and I'll definitely recommend this to everyone who likes a feminine, citrusy floriental perfume. Seeing as this can depend heavily on body chemistry though, maybe not as a blind buy.

The opening is definitely a bright burst of citrus tangy tart grapefruit and liquor. I’m guessing the curaçao. Funny how I’ve never had that alcohol in my life but I can definitely detect that boozyness in the opening of this fragrance. I wore it for a few hours at first trying to decide if i even liked it. I kept sniffing myself and WOW did it smell good when it dried all the way down. Super vanilla warm sweet scent, with a freshness that wafts in and out to keep the projection on POINT. I love pairing this with more gourmand scents in my body care collection to keep them from being too too sweet and it’s a match made in heaven. Loving this one *UPDATE* Started wearing this again and it’s addictive. Literally soo good and I keep putting people on to this scent because wherever I wear it I get compliments and asked what am I wearing it smells so good. It’s currently October and it works soo well in this cool/warm fall weather. Starts off bright, a lil citrus, a lil tangy. But then you’re hit with the woody vanilla as the freshness comes up every now and again. I cannot explain this scent perfectly but it’s so underrated. So good. I’m in love all over again Edit: Always coming back to update lol. MEN LOVE THIS SCENT. I was easily pointed out with this fragrance. I was in the dorms pulling a guard shift and I had walked around a part of the building doing my checks (I had sprayed the perfume hours ago, at least 4-5) and when I was finished I sat back at my desk. A guy I work with came through with his friend about 5 mins, if that, after I had sat down and said that part of the building smelled so good. I told him I had just completed my walk through checks and he said he knew that was what he was smelling because he knew I was on shift and I always smell good. I sprayed more of the scent a couple hours later after sitting and chatting with them and they loved the smell, even with my 12 sprays they didn’t find it harsh, suffocating or too strong. They loved it. Needless to say, this is a forever fragrance in my collection

"Mrs. Clause" *ahem*, brought me this for Christmas. It was supposed to be in my stocking, but I wanted to wear it this Eve. I had a strong feeling I would love this while reading reviews, and I was dead-on. It's a light cardamom (I'm a ho ho ho for cardamom) with a base of vanilla that somehow manages to be substantial, but not thick. The opening though...smells like one of my favorites EVER - Sensual Amber from B&BW...which I haven't read anywhere and no expectation of. To say that this is a gift, is an understatement. The caramelly vanilla along with the fruit is highly similar, yet...this lacks that neo-amber drydown and remains more florally and woody. Sensual Amber smells like the better version of Flowerbomb to me, with it's own unique facets. But, Guess doesn't smell like Flowerbomb. So, Sensual Amber is a sort of bridge fragrance between the two. Hope that makes sense. The woods+florals+vanilla here has a certain 80s-90s vibe about it, I think it's a GenX sort of style (I love and appreciate all generational themes, and own a pretty broad array). My one and only concern is that I think acidic fruits (which this is, it doesn't have any jammy-ness) coupling with vanilla *can* turn gross in the heat. This is STUNNING in the cold air outside right now. But, I worry that it would smell sour in heat. I'm not sure, and unless I steam up my bathroom and try it there's no way to know for sure yet. Also, this isn't super dense, so it's not quite beastly enough for super cold air (it's not freezing in the PNW tonight). Specifically, this smells of November, but it is perfect indoors. Aside from the seasonal specifications I'm noticing, this is really gorgeous. Something about it is a little...raunchy, or, sl*tty (in the BEST way though). It's fresh, but warm, and evocative of the 90s in a way that causes my nostalgic heart to ache. It smells exactly like the color of the bottle, and I'm always so thrilled when I find perfumes that do. 🧡🤎🍂

Wearing this on the 1rst of Febuary is like being hugged by an old and beloved friend. She is warm and sweet, smells of spice and fine liqueur... This friend has a sunny (orange) disposition and a sassy personality (spices and cardamom) I greatly enjoy. Without overwhelming, she makes a statement as she enters the room, filling it with her charming presence and stylish flair. I love Guess, lace stockings over tanned legs, opulent understatement and all! Sweet?? oh yeah! If you know me, you know I love gourmand fragrances and this one sure calms my sweet cravings! The opening is a burst of Carambola, spicy and nectar-like and delighfully fresh Grapefruit. It reminds me so much of L by Lolita Lempika! I can almost detect frangipani and heliotrope though they are not listed. Jasmine and honeysuckle give this beautiful scent a languid and vaporous sultriness that lingers beautifully on me, making it a very feminie fragrance. Since my skin basically seems to drink in my scents, it is not strong on me but has much presence, which I loooove. Once the drydown settles in, the heady and spicy opening merges beautifully with rich 'tonka bean'-like vanilla ,soft musky notes and smokey woods. Such a beautiful scent for Winter and Fall! The cardamom renders it an floriental without stuffiness . Instead, she remains airy and nectarious, floating about me like a sunny halo. I get this spicy Capucino scent , dulce de leche and praline drydown that last about 5hours. To me this is : Fancy meets Ellie Saab! Loving it!

This is lovely. I stopped a sales clerk at a clothing store one day because she smelled so nice, and she said it was this perfume. I did not pursue at the time since I thought the notes would not work on me (blue curacao?). Then it was offered in a swap (thanks objections!), and it was like Guess was trying to find a way on to my shelf, and I am glad it did. It is soft, sweet in a non-foodie way. It suits day or night and probably 3 season although I have not tried it in the summer. My daughter, who is annoyed by my perfumes since she's my guinea pig for each, actually told me I smelled great when I sat next to her. The pyramid cites vanilla as most prominent, but I do not see this as a vanilla scent. Everything else is balanced and a few ingredients offer their own nuance of sweetness that works very well together. Reviews here say it's for an ultra-confident, take-no-prisoners woman while others call it cozy. All are accurate, showing how versatile it can be. I wear it running errands but also find it date-special occasion suitable as well. Sillage: arms length or less w/2 sprays to chest and neck Longevity: 8+ hours with traces still there in the morning

I just purchased this and although there's something that I really like about it...unfortunately I think that the musk is giving me a headache. I remember when this came out I loved it and thought as soon as I finish my bottle of magnetism I will purchase a bottle. They give me similar vibes. Sexy tropical night out vibes. It's a shame cause it smells great and I want to keep this, but it's too headache inducing for me. Edit: it's the following day and the weather is a bit cooler. I think it can be worn on summer nights because of the tropical vibe , but it seems to shine in cooler weather. I'm also testing it on clothes today and I'm smelling the similarity to fantasy. This is like a mix between fantasy and illicit. Kind of like a sexy citrusy version of fantasy or like if Victoria secret came out with their version of fantasy. I get a lot of warm vanilla and almost caramel in the deep dry down on skin. I think I'm going to keep it and test it some more cause there is just something that I really like about it.

This review is for the bottle with the netting print. I'm afraid to try the newer bottle for fear of change. I love this perfume SO much, I could be in a room of people wearing every single top named perfume brand/niche and still...feel like not a single person smells better than me. I love this perfume SO much, I wear this with pride! This perfume is addicting but I refrain from too much wear so that it's always exactly this special to me. I crossed the line on a vacation once. It was two years before I wanted to wear this again. But it's back to it's breathtaking self again. This is as feminine, girly, pretty, and sexy as can be. It's never an overstatement. It's never obnoxious, always respectable. You e x p e c t to see a beautiful super model when you sniff out the source of this...heavenly aroma. The only thing I do NOT like about this is the simple fact that I have to admit it's a beautiful vanilla. ugh...so few vanilla perfumes are my favorite. This certainly is...yep.

My favorite fragrance from Guess. At first I wasn't sure what was the note that was so noticeable in it, but after looking it up here I now know it is the curacao (it isn't a usual note, and I'm not a big cocktail drinker, so it just didn't come naturally to me). So it is a somewhat unique scent, probably more suitable for temperatures below 20 celsius, but I think it's passable in a bit warmer temps as well (wouldn't recomment it in scorching hot +35 celsius though). More of a night scent, but also wearable during the day. Soft to moderate sillage, starts to sit closer to the skin as time progresses, but the longevity is good. I could still detect it after a whole workday (so 8+ hours). Obviously not as strong as at first spritz, but it was still there. I think the general image of the women appearing in Guess clothing campaigns - especially their Marciano line - is what I associate with this fragrance. Sexy, casually elegant and confident.

I received a sample of this fragrance and gave it to my wife. We both instantly fell in love with it so I bought her a bottle for Christmas. This fragrance is just amazing. I find the floral scents to be strong and elegant. This feels as if it were a natural progression on the female powerhouse perfumes of the 70s and 80s and definitely does not smell dated. One thing I must say about this perfume is that it is very strong. My wife will apply only one or two sprays of this and it will fill the room. When she leaves the room the scent lingers for a while. There have been days when I came home from work, she had left the house for a couple hours, and when I walked through the front door the house still smelled amazing. My wife was a huge fan of Alfred Sung Shi and that has been her signature scent for years but this one is quickly winning that battle and has taken top spot in her rotation. This definitely makes me want to try the male version.

I Have been searching for a true powdery vanilla scent that has not been drowned out by all those sweet shop lollipop scents getting around the market today. Now this perfum is the closest true vanilla scent I have found since vanilla fields by Coty and a far better cent asfor layering on heavy orientals. This is truly a lovely perfum within a heady vanilla vibe lasts for hours and I'm so glad the intinal citrus burst at the opening of the fragrance only lasts for 15 minutes then settles into a lovely powdery vanilla fragrance close to niche fragrances and without the price tag if you are after a true vanilla not having to smell like you fell into Charlie's chocolate factory look no further you have found a sure winner in this beauty with a reasonably price. Safe buy for someone searching for a true heady powdery vanilla that's goes the distance smells like you fell into a fresh bunch of vanilla orchids

Just WOW! I have been looking for this parfum for so long and I never knew it exists. I received a pack with 8 other perfumes I have ordered online and this one stands out and just won my heart. This is beautifully formulated. Spicy, fruity, floral, sweet, aromatic and animalic. Meticulously balanced! I am rocking it this summer and I noticed that it performs with the heat better. The Jasmin is my favorite floral and I can sense it in the dry down mixed with Benzoin! (not listed). The only disappointing thing about this perfume is the liquor note that does not last so long. It literally evaporates within 2min from the opening. Overall it feels like drinking a cocktail in an exotic heaven! This is MY FAVORITE SUMMER SENT NOW!

Many years ago my cousin gave me this perfume, and I must've given it away again because I never tested it -- I was quite into floral scent profiles back then. A rush of nostalgia and seeing this on sale for $20 led me to blind buy it recently, and I am slapping my past self for letting it go. By far, this has been the complimented fragrance by men -- and I have a few more expensive ones! Guess by Marciano smells like eating dried mangoes on a cool evening in the tropics. The fruit is tart and sweet, filling your nose with a delicious, juicy roundness. Your sundress blows in the breeze as you rest your head on your lover's shoulder, the hem catching lightly on the driftwood you're sitting on. The moon begins to rise.

This was a blind buy and I have to say its one of my proudest. Specially because they said it smelled unique and rare. Its true. At first smelling it directly from the bottle you can confuse it with this honey, baby powder, boozy type of scent, the center notes are musky and fresh which I appreciate, but once its out of there the magic happens. My favorite part is the dry down! Its bitter and sweet, unique, you can definitely smell the sweetness of the star fruit, and the bitterness of the cardamom, together? It's a marriage made in heaven. Its so deep and mysterious like you can't tell what it smells like, but its GOOD! The price is very friendly and you can't go wrong with this fragrance nowhere, ever!

I've been putting off buying this perfume for so long due to the mixed reviews, but I saw that it was on sale on Notino, so I thought what have I got to lose. And boy am I over the moon with the choice! This scent is absolutely intoxicating. I also get the boozy fruity note in the opening, and it quickly settles down into the most delicious warm powdery, woodsy vanilla that stays on for ages. Even though the base notes are not very fresh, it's still a perfect summer evening frag. If you like these kind of notes, then definitely give this a try. It's super unique, I don't know if I've ever smelled anything quite like it. The huge bottle for the price is a bonus point. For me it's an easy 10/10. 🤩🥰

I blind bought it based on reviews and cheap price. Well, I can say that it doesn't smell cheap at all and the first time I wore it I've already received a compliment from a girl passing me by down the street. It's a very warm scent, I like to mixed it with Charlie Gold (which has that spicy cinnamon I like) and together with Guess it's a very good combination. Sillage is great and longevity too, let say it stays on my skin for about 6 hours. Though I would say it's more appropriate to wear it in the winter/fall season I'm planning to wear it also in summertime, just because it's so noce. I'm always happy when I find a cheap fragrance that smells heavenly.

Blind bought this for my mom. With initial spray opening it's kinda bitter/harsh and almost unpleasant with my mom not really enjoying it and me kinda regretting getting it for her. But once it dries down some then it really starts to shine smelling like everythings really coming together being well blended and smooth giving off a warm, sweet, powdery scent with the sweetness of the white florals and vanilla working so nicely in unison. Quality for price at 25$cad for 100ml smelling like it could be worth double the price imo. Definitely won't regret picking this as a safe blind buy not being overpoweringly sweet but really smooth and comforting/alluring.

I got this as a gift when I was 12 from my mom... I know.. 12. But I LOVED it so much!! I have no idea what happened to my old bottle but I could have sworn it had fishnet on it. Some people say that this has been reformulated and perhaps so but to me this smells exactly as I remember it. I’m sure the original was probably stronger but I remember this scent for sure! It’s been 11 years since I’ve seen my last bottle but I’ve never forgotten the scent. Such a hidden gem! It’s sweet and fresh at the same time. Very nostalgic for me and in a way it also makes this a comforting fragrance for me. I just wanna an type up in bed and enjoy it!

I have been reaching for this so much this summer, even though it’s not a freshie. The more I wear it the more I crave it. This is a vanillic, warm, slightly spicy powdery hug scent to me. It could cross over and be a sexy date night scent too, it’s very versatile! I guess the opening has the citrusy note, listed as orange booze, but it just lends a touch of tropical zing to the front end of this scent, and it quickly morphs into huggable, powdered vanilla musk, grounded by cardamom. Lovely, still available, under $25! I feel in this case the look of the bottle reflects the character of the scent!

I can’t believe how great this smells straight out of the box from the front porch delivery. I couldn’t wait for it to have a proper rest before I tried it. It’s even better than I hoped! It’s beautiful, warm, sexy, and clean. It’s different. Oddly enough it smells better when I don’t have my nose glued to my wrist. It’s light and powdery vanilla, but substantial at the same time. Quite delicious and yes, addictive. I can only imagine how wonderful it will be after a few weeks in the closet resting! It’s not at all like Fantasy on me and it’s much fresher and fruitier than Fancy.

This perfume smells like what baby powder would smell like in a liquid form. It consistently smells good from the first spray to several hours later. Very safe for a blind buy if you don't like synthetic smelling or cheap and strong smelling perfumes. Smells very mild, very subtle and absolutey like any baby powder would smell like. For reference...I love the smell of Dove soap on my skin and use Johnson baby oil as well on my skin coz I love that mild beautiful smell (even that gorgeous smell in creams like Nivea)....so this is along those lines of smells to my nose.