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Dare for Men by Guess

Guess· 2016· Eau de Cologne

Dare for Men

7.021Typically ~$40

Bergamot and juniper berry up top, drying down to cedarwood and musk. A spring pick.

FloralSpicySyntheticFreshWoody

Perfumer: Jacques Huclier

Scent profile

Top notes

Bergamot Juniper berry White pepper

Heart notes

Cashmere wood Geranium Jasmine

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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When to wear it

A spring and fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

86%

Spring

100%

Summer

94%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

83%

Where

Office

95%

Casual

100%

Date

89%

Club

65%

Formal

84%

Performance

Longevitymoderate

Sillagemoderate

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting). Longevity and sillage reflect community reports.

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Sport

66%