How long does Guess 1981 last on skin?

The listed longevity is about 6 to 8 hours. Many wearers report it fades faster on skin, especially in warm weather.

Is this an eau de parfum or eau de toilette?

It is an eau de toilette, the lighter concentration. Expect softer projection than an eau de parfum.

Violet on top, jasmine petals and sandalwood in the middle, and musk, amber and cedar at the base. The overall effect is a soft floral woody musk.

It is marketed as a women's fragrance. The floral musk profile is typically worn by women, though scent preference is personal.

The product is listed as not tested on animals.

Prices vary by store and season. The lowest new price seen was $21.30 at ThePerfumeSpot.com as of November 5, 2026, so compare against that figure.

At ThePerfumeSpot.com, for $21.30, 18% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1,300 ratings.

12 stores we checked sell it, including ThePerfumeSpot.com, Walmart, FragranceX.com, eBay, ShopSimon.

$21.30at ThePerfumeSpot.comObserved at 9:18 PM

18% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 6 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.