Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men: released in 2019, fresh spicy, aromatic and fruity, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Versencia Oro — 89% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Alhambra Versencia Oro | 89% | about $25* (−29%) | 5h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 2 | English Laundry Oxford Bleu | 84% | about $30* (−14%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Vince Camuto Terra | 80% | about $25 (−29%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Karl Lagerfeld Bois d'Ambre | 77% | about $35* | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Pascal Morabito Red Amber | 78% | about $20 (−43%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Captures the vibrant, sweet, and aromatic energy found in Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men with a similar focus on fresh, fruity, and woody accords.
It shares its aromatic, green and amber accords with Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 184 community ratings.
Shares a similar aromatic and sweet profile, offering a sophisticated blend that feels very much in the same family as the reference.
It shares its aromatic, green and woody accords with Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 561 community ratings.
Leans into the woody and aromatic territory of the reference, providing a grounded, masculine scent experience at a very accessible price point.
It shares its woody, aromatic and sweet accords with Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 244 community ratings.
A balanced woody and amber composition that mirrors the aromatic heart of the reference with a clean, modern finish.
It shares its amber, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 406 community ratings.
Evokes the warm, amber-heavy dry-down of the reference, offering a smooth and inviting scent profile that remains budget-friendly.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men, opens on Black Pepper too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 55 community ratings.
Pascal Morabito Red Amber, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men.
Pascal Morabito Red Amber, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men.
Maison Alhambra Versencia Oro, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men itself sells from $23.79 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Versencia Oro saves you about $15 a year against Guess 1981 Los Angeles 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. Pascal Morabito Red Amber comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.