Guidance Eau de Parfum bottle Guidance
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2022
£££££ Price Tier ££
Iris Malika Eau de Parfum bottle Iris Malika

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Guidance Eau de Parfum
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Iris Malika Eau de Parfum
This perfume is a divisive one. You'll either adore its "expensive lipstick" vibe and syrupy dark fruit, or find it an overwhelming, dated powder bomb. Definitely not a safe blind buy, as some find it intoxicating and others, headache-inducing.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 0%
Floral 20% 28%
Fruity 11% 13%
Green 3% 1%
Sweet 29% 29%
Warm 17% 23%
Woody 16% 13%
Earthy 10% 10%
Animalic 10% 3%
Fresh 6% 4%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Guidance EdP
Iris Malika EdP

Notes

Only in Guidance Eau de Parfum
Pear 36% Hazelnut 35% Frankincense 28%
Only in Iris Malika Eau de Parfum
Red Fruits 40% Spicy 34% Pink Pepper 26%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 20% vs 24%
Only in Guidance Eau de Parfum
Osmanthus 28% Rose 27% Saffron 25%
Only in Iris Malika Eau de Parfum
Iris 50% Ylang-Ylang 26%

Accords

Guidance Eau de Parfum Iris Malika Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
69%
Amber
83%
Iris
75%
66%
Warm Spicy
67%
64%
Fruity
63%
48%
Balsamic
60%
57%
Nutty
52%
Powdery
57%
55%
Sweet
52%
Vanilla
52%
50%
Floral
Earthy
48%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Amber shared
69%
83%
75%
Warm Spicy shared
66%
67%
Fruity shared
64%
63%
Balsamic shared
48%
60%
57%
Powdery shared
52%
57%
55%
Vanilla shared
52%
52%
50%
48%

Performance

Guidance Eau de Parfum Iris Malika Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Guidance Eau de Parfum

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.

Iris Malika Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and long-lasting nature, Iris Malika is too potent for most office settings. It excels in intimate date nights or formal events, where its luxurious and bold character can truly shine without overpowering. It's less suited for casual wear or sport due to its density.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
80%
Accord
77%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Amber, Warm Spicy accords and Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Guidance Eau de Parfum
Iris Malika Eau de Parfum
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