Is Oil Perfumery Amouage Guidance a dupe of Amouage Guidance?
Guidance EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Oil |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Amouage Guidance Oil
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Guidance
- Amouage Guidance
- in both
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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.
Amouage Guidance is a luxurious blend of exotic spices and rich floral tones, delivering a bold and sensual experience.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Rose
26%
vs
45%
Saffron
24%
vs
53%
Vanilla
21%
vs
26%
Jasmine
20%
vs
54%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The richness of amber and sweetness of vanilla make it particularly suitable for the cooler temperatures of fall and winter, though its spicy and floral dimensions also work in spring.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and intense character make it more suitable for evening dates and casual settings rather than formal or office environments.
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 4 of its 12 notes, including Jasmine, Saffron, Rose
Adds akigalawood and ambergris, drops amber and oud
Where to buy
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