Question 1

What's the difference between Armure Mara and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Armure Mara is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Rabanne (2024) 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 5 accords: Fruity, Sweet, Vanilla, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Armure Mara or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Armure Mara scores 4.18/5 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 Armure Mara and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 5 accords, including Fruity, Sweet, Vanilla, Woody, Warm Spicy. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Armure Mara 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 Armure Mara vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Armure Mara scores highest for fall wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Armure Mara leans evening, Guidance leans evening.

Armure Mara vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Armure Mara (2)

Unique to Guidance (10)

Shared Accords (5)

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Attribute	Armure Mara	Guidance
Brand	Rabanne	Amouage
Year	2024	2023
Rating	4.18	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	4	12