Question 1

What's the difference between Beaming Buenos Aires and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Beaming Buenos Aires is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Viage (2023) dominated by Floral accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 2 accords: Warm Spicy, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Beaming Buenos Aires or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Beaming Buenos Aires scores 3.84/5 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 Beaming Buenos Aires and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Beaming Buenos Aires 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 Beaming Buenos Aires vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Beaming Buenos Aires scores highest for fall wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Beaming Buenos Aires leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Beaming Buenos Aires vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Beaming Buenos Aires (6)

Unique to Guidance (10)

Shared Accords (2)

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Attribute	Beaming Buenos Aires	Guidance
Brand	Viage	Amouage
Year	2023	2023
Rating	3.84	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	12