Guidance Eau de Parfum bottle Guidance
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U Gender U
2023 Year 2016
£££££ Price Tier ££
Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum bottle Midnight Shimmer

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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 - Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum
This one's a divisive beast. For some, it's a beautifully warm, smoky woody vanilla - a cosy dream. For others, it's a generic mess, or worse, downright nauseating. Proceed with caution, especially if you're blind buying.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 1%
Floral 20% 20%
Fruity 11% 8%
Green 3% 6%
Sweet 29% 27%
Warm 17% 11%
Woody 16% 17%
Earthy 10% 14%
Animalic 10% 11%
Fresh 6% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Guidance EdP
Midnight Shimmer EdP

Notes

Only in Guidance Eau de Parfum
Pear 36% Hazelnut 35% Frankincense 28%
Only in Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum
Quince 36% Jasmine 33% Freesia 31%
Only in Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 41% Woody 30% Amberwood 29%

Accords

Guidance Eau de Parfum Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
52%
Vanilla
93%
69%
Amber
79%
64%
Fruity
44%
48%
Balsamic
63%
52%
Powdery
58%
57%
Nutty
55%
Sweet
55%
Musky
51%
50%
Floral
47%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Vanilla shared
52%
93%
Amber shared
69%
79%
Fruity shared
64%
44%
Balsamic shared
48%
63%
Powdery shared
52%
58%
57%
Sweet shared
55%
55%
51%
Floral shared
50%
47%

Performance

Guidance Eau de Parfum Midnight Shimmer 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.

Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and longevity, coupled with a warm, subtly sweet vanilla-wood profile, make it suitable for a date or casual evening. While it leans towards being a 'night-time' scent for many, its softness prevents it from being too overwhelming for formal events or even a more relaxed office setting.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
82%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Vanilla, Amber accords and Vanilla, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Guidance Eau de Parfum
Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum
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