Is Pearl Fragrances Guidance a dupe of Amouage Guidance?
Guidance EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Guidance Extrait
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Guidance
- Guidance
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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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Pear
36%
vs
45%
Hazelnut
35%
vs
26%
Osmanthus
27%
vs
25%
Sandalwood
27%
vs
34%
Rose
26%
vs
41%
Saffron
24%
vs
32%
Vanilla
21%
vs
43%
Ambergris
16%
vs
21%
Pink Pepper
29%
Pear
36%
vs
45%
Hazelnut
35%
vs
26%
Frankincense
28%
Pink Pepper
29%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A sweet pear-and-amber gourmand suits cooler weather where the richness feels warming.
Occasions
Distinctive and a little sweet, better suited to an evening date or formal occasion than daytime office 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.
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Osmanthus, Saffron, Ambergris
Adds pink pepper, drops akigalawood and frankincense
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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