Guess 1981 Indigo for Women: released in 2018, fruity, wine and floral, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Guess 1981 Indigo for Women scent match we found is Tom Ford Violet Blonde — 85% match, about $150 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Guess 1981 Indigo for Women dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Guess 1981 Indigo for Women | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Ford Violet Blonde | 85% | about $150* (+650%) | 7h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Maison Martin Margiela On A Date | 84% | about $85* (+325%) | 5h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Anna Sui Fantasia Mermaid | 83% | about $50 (+150%) | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Maison Martin Margiela Sailing Day | 82% | about $65* (+225%) | 5h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Lancôme Benghal | 82% | about $95* (+375%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
Emphasizes a sophisticated powdery floral structure reminiscent of the iris heart in Guess 1981 Indigo for Women.
It shares its iris, woody and aquatic accords with Guess 1981 Indigo for Women, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 3,407 community ratings.
Captures a rich wine-like grape nuance that mirrors the unique red wine and fruit accord in Guess 1981 Indigo for Women.
It shares its fruity, woody and aromatic accords with Guess 1981 Indigo for Women, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 3,190 community ratings.
Brings a similar sweet, watery fruitiness reminiscent of the aquatic elements in Guess 1981 Indigo for Women.
It shares its floral and fruity accords with Guess 1981 Indigo for Women, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 934 community ratings.
Evokes the prominent marine and sea note accords present throughout Guess 1981 Indigo for Women.
It shares its marine, aromatic and aquatic accords with Guess 1981 Indigo for Women, opens on Sea Notes too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 4,679 community ratings.
Blends lush fruity nuances with soft florals, echoing the vibrant heart of Guess 1981 Indigo for Women.
It shares its fruity, floral and woody accords with Guess 1981 Indigo for Women, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 389 community ratings.
Anna Sui Fantasia Mermaid, at about $50 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Guess 1981 Indigo for Women's own estimate.
Tom Ford Violet Blonde, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for Guess 1981 Indigo for Women.
Tom Ford Violet Blonde, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Guess 1981 Indigo for Women itself sells from $23.79 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Tom Ford Violet Blonde actually costs about $185 a year MORE than Guess 1981 Indigo for Women. 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. Tom Ford Violet Blonde comes closest at 6.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Guess 1981 Indigo for Women notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-18.