Question 1

What's the difference between Black Divine and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Black Divine is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Teatro Fragranze Uniche (2016) 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 4 accords: Fruity, Sweet, Woody, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Black Divine or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Black Divine 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 Black Divine and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Black Divine 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 Black Divine vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Black Divine scores highest for fall wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Black Divine leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Black Divine vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Unique to Black Divine (11)

Unique to Guidance (12)

Shared Accords (4)

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Attribute	Black Divine	Guidance
Brand	Teatro Fragranze Uniche	Amouage
Year	2016	2023
Rating	4.18	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	12