Amouage 2023 Body Spray

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Guidance Hair Perfume

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Amouage Guidance Hair Perfume is a body spray launched in 2023. Guidance Hair Perfume 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 Ambergris. Amouage's Guidance Hair Perfume carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Skip this one, even if you're a fan of the original Guidance. It's oily, barely lasts, and makes your hair look like a chip-shop floor. Save your money and spray the actual perfume instead.
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  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Luxurious
  • Floral
  • Warm
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Guidance Hair Perfume 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall

Its fruity, floral and woody composition leans towards autumn.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Casual

Given its weak performance and perceived oiliness, this hair perfume isn't well-suited for any specific occasion. The scent profile itself, if it lasted, would lean towards casual wear.

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

Imagine a subtle whisper of orchard fruits, a delicate pear married with the unconventional richness of hazelnut, quickly giving way to a soft floral heart. Osmanthus, rose, and jasmine intertwine with a mere hint of saffron's exotic warmth. The base settles into a creamy blend of vanilla and sandalwood, with just a touch of ambergris and akigalawood adding a woody, almost musky, depth.

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