Is The Parfum Hub Dawn Of Petra a dupe of Amouage Guidance 46?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Guidance 46
- Dawn Of Petra
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Dawn of Petra reproduces Amouage's Guidance 46 with an unusually complete note match, but the real Guidance 46's 46 percent extrait concentration gives it a density this budget version simply can't match.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
A dense rose-frankincense-saffron oriental like this is built for cold-weather, evening wear rather than casual daytime warmth.
Occasions
Opulent and rich enough for formal occasions and evenings, too heavy for the office or casual wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 16 notes is in the original, including Osmanthus, Vanilla, Almond
Without georgywood
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Guidance 46 EDP
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Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United States. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 16 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work
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