Question 1

What's the difference between Bergamot Brother and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Bergamot Brother is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Les Liquides Imaginaires (2025) dominated by Fresh Spicy accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Woody, Warm Spicy, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Bergamot Brother or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Bergamot Brother scores 3.46/5 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 Bergamot Brother and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Warm Spicy, Powdery, Saffron, Akigalawood. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Bergamot Brother 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 Bergamot Brother vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Bergamot Brother scores highest for summer wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Bergamot Brother leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Bergamot Brother vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Bergamot Brother (15)

Unique to Guidance (10)

Shared Accords (3)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Bergamot Brother	Guidance
Brand	Les Liquides Imaginaires	Amouage
Year	2025	2023
Rating	3.46	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	18	12