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Guidance Eau de Parfum bottle Guidance EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2023 Year 2023
£££££ Price Tier £
Harmony Whisper Eau de Parfum bottle Harmony Whisper 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 - Harmony Whisper EDP
A budget take on Amouage Guidance. The juicy pear-and-hazelnut opening over a creamy vanilla-sandalwood base captures the original's sweet, romantic, gourmand-floral character; reviews are mixed - some find it spot-on, others off - and it gives up much of the original's powerful 8-to-12-hour longevity.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Guidance EDP
Harmony Whisper EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pear 36% vs 39%
Hazelnut 35% vs 32%
Frankincense 28% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Osmanthus 27% vs 28%
Rose 26% vs 24%
Saffron 24% vs 24%
Jasmine 20% vs 24%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 27% vs 23%
Vanilla 21% vs 24%
Akigalawood 19% vs 16%
Ambergris 16% vs 16%
Labdanum 14% vs 18%

Accords

Guidance Harmony Whisper
100%
Woody
60%
64%
Fruity
80%
55%
Sweet
75%
Creamy
70%
69%
Amber
50%
50%
Floral
65%
57%
Nutty
52%
Powdery
52%
Vanilla
48%
Balsamic
Woody shared
100%
60%
Fruity shared
64%
80%
Sweet shared
55%
75%
70%
Amber shared
69%
50%
Floral shared
50%
65%
57%
52%
52%
48%

Performance

Guidance Harmony Whisper
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.

Harmony Whisper

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The sweet, creamy, gourmand-floral warmth shines in autumn, winter and cooler spring days and feels too rich for high summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

A sensual, romantic sweet-floral built for dates and evenings that also suits cosy daily wear, a touch much for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, amber, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Guidance EDP
Harmony Whisper EDP
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