Guess by Marciano (2008) {New Fragrance}
The perfume is succintly described on their website as one with "a strong, powder base with subtle floral notes". According to Cosmetic World, it was developed by Parlux Fragrances, Inc. and created by perfumer Barbara Zoebelein of Drom Fragrances.
Guess By Marciano was interested this time in coming up with a more sophisticated and upscale perfume than with Guess and Guess Gold, a move which is also reflected in the redesigns of the Guess boutiques. The perfumer composed a "sparkling, spicy floral" according to Cosmetic World which opens on top notes of star fruit (it is an uncommon tropical note that is done evocatively in Comptoir Sud Pacifique Amour de Cacao), grapefruit, Curacao orange, and cardamom. The heart features notes of peony, pink honeysuckle, and crystal jasmine. The base has notes of raw wood, vanilla, dulce de leche and musk.
The bottle sports a fishnet motif that was re-popularized last year and is meant to suggest vintage leg wear. The vine motif will be distributed as a temporary tattoo in the Guess boutiques when the perfume launches.
Line includes: 1.7 oz and 3.4 oz eaux de parfum for $49 and $65 respectively, a 6 oz. body lotion for $30 and 5 oz. body butter for $35.
Countries: North America, Europe, Asia
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I'm wondering if this is a new scent or just the sent from the old "twist" bottle in a new package. I desperately want the scent from the twist bottle, but can't find it.......
Posted by: Brandi | August 8, 2008
I love this perfume its so good its heavy enough but not over powering I always get compliments on it a beautiful scent.
Posted by: Fragrances | January 30, 2009
My husband brought a gift package of this home to me last night. My first thought when I smelled it on my wrist was "whoa, that is so disgustingly strong! Why would he buy this, I have never bought anything that smelled like that!" It was so heavy and sweet smelling. I looked at him and said "Thank you! I really like it!" Well, I couldn't hurt his feelings! He was looking at me and said "I thought it smelled so good!" I thought, well if he likes it, then I can just wear it to bed for him! Now that I have said my original thoughts about it, I continued to sniff the fragrance every few minutes and about 15 minutes later, the scent changed. It started to become very appealing, very mellow and very, well, sexy. Another 15 minutes later, it smelled really good and I kissed him again and told him that it really was a beautiful scent and I adored it. Bottom line, try it and then give it a chance to develop. It really becomes sexy and mild and different after the initial sweetness wears off, which happens after about 10 minutes.
Posted by: LoriAnne | January 31, 2009
Lori Anne,
Good point! Although many perfumes nowadays are designed to appeal to customers from the get-go, i.e., as you smell the "top notes", it's a good idea to withhold judgment until you have let it develop. A second application can also make you change your mind.
Posted by: Marie-Helene Wagner | February 1, 2009
I love this. If you are a young fresh teen looking for style, then you know what to look for now. ! this is by far the best smelling perfume i have come across in a while. Thank You!
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Posted by: Guess Who | April 3, 2009
I love this scent. As another reviewer said, it is initially sweet/heavy but when the scent develops it is very sexy! It turns warm/woodsy/amber-ish once the top notes go. I also like Ambre' by Baldessarini; it layers well with the Guess but has more lemony notes to it. I get compliments on this combo everywhere I go--a lady stopped me on the street to ask me what I was wearing!
Posted by: baffy | December 5, 2009
Sounds great!
Posted by: Marie-Helene Wagner | December 5, 2009
i'm looking forward to buy this perfume..is it really great smell?better than versace bright crystal??
Posted by: bellaluna | September 27, 2010
It's different, much more ambery and warm while Versace Bright Crystal is a fresh musky floral with a central peony note. I'd say that you can't really compare them unless you want to change to a deeper perfume.
Posted by: Marie-Helene Wagner | September 30, 2010