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    Colors Man Black vs. Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men

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    Is Colors Man Black better than Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men?

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Gender alignment
    AmberBergamotBlack Pepper
    fresh spicypowderywoodyamberwarm spicyaromatic

    This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

    The essentials

    What's different between Colors Man Black and Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men?

    Key facts: Colors Man Black vs. Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men
    Colors Man BlackGuess 1981 Los Angeles Men
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20192019
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerJordi FernándezChristine Hassan
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    How do Colors Man Black and Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men smell?

    Colors Man Black

    Fresh Spicy
    Oud
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Woody
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic

    Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men

    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Sweet
    Fruity
    Amber
    Tobacco
    Green
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Colors Man Black and Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men share?

    Top
    BergamotBlack PepperNutmeg
    PlumBergamotBlack Pepper
    Heart
    LeatherWoody Notes
    MintGeraniumRed Ginger
    Base
    AmberMusk
    TobaccoAmberSandalwoodVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Spicy Notes
    Black PepperNutmeg
    Black PepperRed Ginger
    Amber
    Amber
    Amber
    Citric Notes
    Bergamot
    Bergamot
    Woody Notes
    Woody Notes
    Sandalwood

    Where they fit

    When and where do Colors Man Black and Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men work?

    Spring
    Summer
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Colors Man Black or Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men?

    Community verdict: Colors Man Black vs. Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men
    Colors Man BlackGuess 1981 Los Angeles Men
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Colors Man Black and Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men?

    Colors Man Black isn't trying to reinvent anything. It layers a synthetic oud that actually performs consistently, finishes dry on skin with leather and warmth.Colors Man Black
    Guess doesn't get enough credit for complexity hiding under accessible pricing. The blend of plum, mint, tobacco, geranium, and pepper creates a duality that isn't revolutionary, but it's executed.Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men

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    About Colors Man Black vs. Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men.