Amouage 2023 EDP

U £££££ Acquired

Guidance

by Quentin Bisch

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Amouage Guidance is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Quentin Bisch. Guidance opens with Hazelnut, Frankincense, and Pear, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Osmanthus, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Akigalawood, Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Labdanum. Amouage's Guidance carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
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Guidance 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

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Guidance opens with a juicy pear and nutty hazelnut, wrapped in the mystical haze of frankincense. The heart blooms with osmanthus and rose, a soft floral bed spiced with saffron. As it settles, creamy sandalwood, rich ambergris, and sweet vanilla weave through the lingering woody, nutty warmth, creating a complex, opulent journey.

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