Guidance 46
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2008 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Velvet Flowers
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Which Should You Buy?
Guidance 46 is a divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it scent that commands attention. Many hail it as a masterpiece, a smoother, more refined take on the original Guidance, while others find its intensity overwhelming and even unpleasant. This isn't a scent for the faint-hearted; it's bold, unforgettable, and polarising.
Velvet Flowers is seriously divisive. You'll either adore this heady, vintage-style floral, finding it a rich, sweet, and intoxicating embrace, or you'll recoil at its overpowering, dated, and almost confrontational intensity. Blind-buy at your peril.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 2% |
| Floral | 29% | 37% |
| Fruity | 7% | 19% |
| Green | 2% | 3% |
| Sweet | 27% | 26% |
| Warm | 17% | 13% |
| Woody | 16% | 9% |
| Earthy | 8% | 6% |
| Animalic | 10% | 15% |
| Fresh | 6% | 7% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its extreme projection and longevity, Guidance 46 is too potent for office, casual, or sport wear, risking overwhelming others. It truly shines for date nights or formal events where its commanding presence can be appreciated, though moderation is key.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its significant sillage and longevity, Velvet Flowers is too potent for most office environments, risking being overpowering. Its rich, sensual character makes it ideal for dates and elegant formal events, providing a warm, inviting presence without being overtly casual or sporty.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Fruity, Floral accords and Rose, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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