Is Oakcha Saffron Citadel a dupe of Amouage Guidance?
Guidance EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2026 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Saffron Citadel Extrait
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Guidance
- Saffron Citadel
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
A golden incense scent with saffron, osmanthus and rose over a deep labdanum and sandalwood base. Oakcha's take on Amouage Guidance, rich, formal and best on cool evenings.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Pear
36%
vs
29%
Hazelnut
35%
vs
27%
Frankincense
28%
vs
43%
Osmanthus
27%
vs
24%
Sandalwood
27%
vs
20%
Rose
26%
vs
22%
Saffron
24%
vs
33%
Vanilla
21%
vs
19%
Akigalawood
19%
vs
17%
Ambergris
16%
vs
15%
Labdanum
14%
vs
26%
Jasmine
21%
Jasmin Sambac
19%
Osmanthus
27%
vs
24%
Rose
26%
vs
22%
Saffron
24%
vs
33%
Jasmine
21%
Jasmin Sambac
19%
Sandalwood
27%
vs
20%
Vanilla
21%
vs
19%
Akigalawood
19%
vs
17%
Ambergris
16%
vs
15%
Labdanum
14%
vs
26%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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.
Seasons
Frankincense, saffron and labdanum build a heavy, warm resinous profile that is at its best in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Opulent and powerful, it suits formal events and evenings. It is too rich for most office or casual days.
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.
Shares 11 of its 12 notes, including Osmanthus, Saffron, Frankincense
Adds jasmin sambac, drops jasmine
Where to buy
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