Fragrances inspired by Guidance Eau de Parfum
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Guidance and Bayn Al Asrar share a similar DNA, but diverge in execution.
What they share
Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Akigalawood, Vanilla, Hazelnut
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Bayn Al Asrar when
You prefer a softer, more wearable interpretation.
What they share
Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Akigalawood, Vanilla, Hazelnut
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Our verdict
Guidance and Decadent Dream share a remarkably similar DNA, but price and boldness are key differentiators.
What they share
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Vanilla, Hazelnut, Labdanum
The main difference
Without akigalawood
Choose Decadent Dream when
You are on a budget.
What they share
Shares 10 of its 11 notes, including Akigalawood, Vanilla, Hazelnut
The main difference
Adds jasmin sambac, drops ambergris and jasmine
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Akigalawood, Vanilla, Hazelnut
The main difference
Without ambergris and labdanum
What they share
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Vanilla, Hazelnut, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds pink pepper, drops akigalawood and frankincense
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Vanilla, Rose, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds amber and oud, drops akigalawood and ambergris
What they share
Shares 2 of its 11 notes, including Sandalwood, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cardamom, drops akigalawood and ambergris
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Amouage. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.