Guidance Eau de Parfum bottle Guidance
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2024
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Guidance 46 Eau de Parfum bottle Guidance 46

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Our Verdict - Guidance Eau de Parfum
Guidance is a serious love-it-or-hate-it affair, a beast-mode scent that demands attention. Prepare for effusive compliments or utter revulsion - this isn't for the faint-hearted.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Guidance 46 Eau de Parfum
Guidance 46 is a divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it scent that commands attention. Many hail it as a masterpiece, a smoother, more refined take on the original Guidance, while others find its intensity overwhelming and even unpleasant. This isn't a scent for the faint-hearted; it's bold, unforgettable, and polarising.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 1%
Floral 20% 29%
Fruity 11% 7%
Green 3% 2%
Sweet 29% 27%
Warm 17% 17%
Woody 16% 16%
Earthy 10% 8%
Animalic 10% 10%
Fresh 6% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Guidance EdP
Guidance 46 EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pear 36% vs 19%
Hazelnut 35% vs 17%
Frankincense 28% vs 14%
Only in Guidance 46 Eau de Parfum
Rose 21% Almond 15% Pink Pepper 12%
Shared Notes
Osmanthus 27% vs 22%
Rose 26% vs 36%
Saffron 24% vs 20%
Jasmine 20% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 27% vs 18%
Vanilla 21% vs 13%
Akigalawood 19% vs 14%
Ambergris 16% vs 10%
Labdanum 14% vs 10%

Accords

Guidance Eau de Parfum Guidance 46 Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
64%
Fruity
70%
69%
Amber
62%
66%
Warm Spicy
63%
57%
Nutty
64%
50%
Floral
64%
55%
Sweet
62%
Rose
62%
52%
Powdery
50%
52%
Vanilla
Almond
50%
48%
Balsamic
Woody shared
100%
100%
Fruity shared
64%
70%
Amber shared
69%
62%
Warm Spicy shared
66%
63%
Nutty shared
57%
64%
Floral shared
50%
64%
Sweet shared
55%
62%
62%
Powdery shared
52%
50%
52%
50%
48%

Performance

Guidance Eau de Parfum Guidance 46 Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Guidance Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its nuclear projection and lasting power make it too much for most office environments, often drawing unwanted attention. However, its bold, luxurious profile is perfect for intimate dates or formal events where you want to make a statement, especially given the high compliment factor.

Guidance 46 Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its extreme projection and longevity, Guidance 46 is too potent for office, casual, or sport wear, risking overwhelming others. It truly shines for date nights or formal events where its commanding presence can be appreciated, though moderation is key.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
95%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
97%
Accord
86%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Fruity, Nutty accords and Osmanthus, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Guidance Eau de Parfum
Guidance 46 Eau de Parfum
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