Guidance Eau de Parfum bottle Guidance
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2023 Year 2025
£££££ Price Tier ££
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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 - Decadent Dream Eau de Parfum
This is a seriously divisive scent. For some, it's a creamy, nutty dream; for others, it's an absolute scrubber that reeks of sweat and bad decisions. Not a safe blind buy, so test it, let it macerate, and then decide.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 1%
Floral 20% 22%
Fruity 11% 11%
Green 3% 3%
Sweet 29% 31%
Warm 17% 16%
Woody 16% 13%
Earthy 10% 10%
Animalic 10% 11%
Fresh 6% 7%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Guidance EdP
Decadent Dream EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pear 36% vs 35%
Hazelnut 35% vs 32%
Frankincense 28% vs 31%
Shared Notes
Osmanthus 27% vs 31%
Rose 26% vs 24%
Saffron 24% vs 19%
Jasmine 20% vs 24%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 27% vs 29%
Vanilla 21% vs 23%
Ambergris 16% vs 21%
Labdanum 14% vs 25%
Only in Guidance Eau de Parfum
Akigalawood 20%

Accords

Guidance Eau de Parfum Decadent Dream Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
91%
69%
Amber
100%
64%
Fruity
73%
66%
Warm Spicy
57%
57%
Nutty
58%
55%
Sweet
58%
50%
Floral
57%
48%
Balsamic
54%
52%
Powdery
52%
52%
Vanilla
51%
Woody shared
100%
91%
Amber shared
69%
100%
Fruity shared
64%
73%
Warm Spicy shared
66%
57%
Nutty shared
57%
58%
Sweet shared
55%
58%
Floral shared
50%
57%
Balsamic shared
48%
54%
Powdery shared
52%
52%
Vanilla shared
52%
51%

Performance

Guidance Eau de Parfum Decadent Dream 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.

Decadent Dream 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
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent, amber-woody character and strong projection make it too much for most office environments, but perfect for dates and evening events. The creamy, nutty sweetness also lends itself well to cooler weather casual wear, though some reviewers find it too intense for daily wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
95%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
99%
Accord
99%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Woody, Fruity accords and Saffron, Vanilla notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Guidance Eau de Parfum
Decadent Dream Eau de Parfum
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