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Guidance Eau de Parfum bottle Guidance EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2023 Year 2020
£££££ Price Tier ££
Guiding Light Eau de Parfum bottle Guiding Light EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Guidance EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Guiding Light EDP
Guiding Light is a well-balanced fragrance with a harmonious mix of fresh and spicy accords, suitable for various occasions.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Guidance EDP
Guiding Light EDP

Notes

Accords

Guidance Guiding Light
100%
Woody
60%
Citrus
70%
69%
Amber
64%
Fruity
57%
Nutty
55%
Sweet
52%
Powdery
52%
Vanilla
50%
Floral
50%
48%
Balsamic
Earthy
40%
Woody shared
100%
60%
70%
69%
64%
57%
55%
52%
52%
Floral shared
50%
50%
48%
40%

Performance

Guidance Guiding Light
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Guidance

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.

Guiding Light

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

The fragrance's blend of spicy and floral notes makes it versatile for transitional seasons like spring and fall, while its moderate strength allows it to be worn in warmer weather too.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Guiding Light's balanced projection and sophisticated accords make it suitable for both professional and romantic settings. Its elegance also suits casual and formal occasions, though less so for sports.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
1%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Guidance EDP
Guiding Light EDP
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