Guess 1981 for Men: released in 2017, amber, woody and animalic, about 4h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Guess 1981 for Men scent match we found is Maison Alhambra Monocline 01 — 84% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Guess 1981 for Men dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Guess 1981 for Men | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Alhambra Monocline 01 | 84% | about $30* (+20%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Cedre | 81% | about $30 (+20%) | 5h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Ésika Magnat | 80% | about $25 | 6h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Oriflame Soul Focus | 79% | about $25 | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Bentley Exotic Musk | 78% | about $45 (+80%) | 7h vs 4h | 7/10 |
Evokes the clean, woody transparency of Molecule 01 while sharing the minimalist ambergris and cedar qualities of Guess 1981 for Men.
It shares its woody, amber and animalic accords with Guess 1981 for Men, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 134 community ratings.
Highlights a similar sophisticated woody and violet leaf character found in Guess 1981 for Men, delivering a refined cedar trail.
It shares its ozonic, citrus and woody accords with Guess 1981 for Men, opens on Violet Leaf and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 312 community ratings.
Shares the woody and fresh spicy dynamic of Guess 1981 for Men with an equally approachable everyday profile.
It shares its woody, leather and animalic accords with Guess 1981 for Men, opens on Violet Leaf too, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 210 community ratings.
Leans into similar ambery and woody territory as Guess 1981 for Men, offering a relaxed and casual signature.
It shares its fresh spicy, leather and amber accords with Guess 1981 for Men, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 46 community ratings.
Captures a warmer, deeper iteration of the animalic and woody undertones present in Guess 1981 for Men.
It shares its amber and woody accords with Guess 1981 for Men, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 89 community ratings.
Ésika Magnat, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate).
Bentley Exotic Musk, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for Guess 1981 for Men.
Maison Alhambra Monocline 01, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Guess 1981 for Men itself sells from $18.95 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Monocline 01 actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Guess 1981 for Men. 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. Bentley Exotic Musk comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Guess 1981 for Men notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-31.