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Guidance 46 Eau de Parfum bottle Guidance 46 EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
U Gender U
2024 Year 2025
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Guidance 46 EDP
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
Our Verdict - Grow Extrait
This one's a proper grower if you can get past the rough opening. Give it time to macerate and you'll find a deep, sweet, woody scent that's divisive but ultimately rewarding for those after something a bit different.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Guidance 46 EDP
Grow Extrait

Notes

Accords

Guidance 46 Grow
100%
Woody
76%
62%
Sweet
100%
70%
Fruity
63%
Vanilla
66%
64%
Nutty
64%
Floral
63%
Warm Spicy
62%
62%
Amber
62%
Rose
57%
Aromatic
58%
Green
51%
50%
Powdery
50%
Almond
Balsamic
49%
Woody shared
100%
76%
Sweet shared
62%
100%
Fruity shared
70%
63%
66%
64%
64%
Warm Spicy shared
63%
62%
62%
Rose shared
62%
57%
58%
51%
50%
50%
49%

Performance

Guidance 46 Grow
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Guidance 46

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.

Grow

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring Autumn

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Grow's intense and long-lasting projection, coupled with its dark, sweet character, makes it less suitable for professional or sporty settings. It excels in intimate date nights or formal events where its unique depth can be appreciated without overwhelming the space.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, fruity, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Guidance 46 EDP
Grow Extrait
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