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    Colors Man Black vs. Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    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

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    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

    Real talk

    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