Question 1

What's the difference between 1 Solar Soul and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

1 Solar Soul is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Spiritum (2022) dominated by Fruity accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 6 accords: Fruity, Sweet, Amber, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, 1 Solar Soul or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, 1 Solar Soul scores 4.00/5 vs Guidance at 3.85/5. Guidance's standout strength: Unique, complex drydown with creamy, woody, rose and smoky notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do 1 Solar Soul and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 6 accords, including Fruity, Sweet, Amber, Warm Spicy, Woody. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, 1 Solar Soul or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Guidance: Excellent performance and longevity for those who can smell it Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits 1 Solar Soul vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

1 Solar Soul scores highest for winter wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. 1 Solar Soul leans evening, Guidance leans evening.

1 Solar Soul vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to 1 Solar Soul (12)

Unique to Guidance (9)

Shared Accords (6)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	1 Solar Soul	Guidance
Brand	Spiritum	Amouage
Year	2022	2023
Rating	4.00	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	16	12