Amouage 2024 EDP

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Guidance 46

by Quentin Bisch

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Amouage Guidance 46 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Quentin Bisch. Guidance 46 opens with Pink Pepper, Almond, Hazelnut, and Frankincense, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Osmanthus, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Akigalawood, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Georgywood, and Sandalwood. Amouage's Guidance 46 carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

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.
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Guidance 46 Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcohol Denat, Parfum, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Eugenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Farnesol, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Opens with a juicy, bright burst of pear and rosy water, quickly joined by crunchy hazelnut and a hint of bitter almond, all given a sophisticated edge by frankincense and a whisper of pink pepper. The heart deepens with rich osmanthus and saffron, intertwined with a creamy, woody sandalwood base. Ambrette and ambergris add a musky depth, smoothing out the composition while Akigalawood lends a distinctive modern woodiness and an undeniable potency. Vanilla rounds out the journey, leaving a lingering, complex trail.

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Where to buy

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3.4 fl oz (100 ml) 1 offer
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