Guidance EDP

Amouage by Quentin Bisch Original
85%

Guidance Extrait

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2023 Year -
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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 - Guidance Extrait
Pearl Fragrances copies the pear-and-hazelnut opening that made Amouage Guidance a hit, but strips out the frankincense and osmanthus complexity, leaving a simpler, sweeter fruity-gourmand with far less punch than the 320-pound original.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Pear 36% vs 45%
Hazelnut 35% vs 26%
Only in Guidance
Frankincense 28%
Only in Guidance
Pink Pepper 29%
Shared Notes
Osmanthus 27% vs 25%
Rose 26% vs 41%
Saffron 24% vs 32%
Only in Guidance
Jasmine 21%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 27% vs 34%
Vanilla 21% vs 43%
Ambergris 16% vs 21%

Accords

Guidance Guidance
100%
Woody
30%
64%
Fruity
85%
69%
Amber
55%
Sweet
65%
57%
Nutty
52%
Powdery
52%
Vanilla
50%
Floral
50%
48%
Balsamic
Spicy
40%
Woody shared
100%
30%
Fruity shared
64%
85%
69%
Sweet shared
55%
65%
57%
52%
52%
Floral shared
50%
50%
48%
40%

Performance

Guidance Guidance
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
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.

Guidance

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A sweet pear-and-amber gourmand suits cooler weather where the richness feels warming.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Distinctive and a little sweet, better suited to an evening date or formal occasion than daytime office wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, sweet, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Guidance EDP
Guidance Extrait
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