Question 1

What's the difference between Brownie Pop and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Brownie Pop is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Maison Mataha (2024) dominated by Sweet accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 6 accords: Sweet, Nutty, Woody, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Brownie Pop or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Brownie Pop scores 3.81/5 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 Brownie Pop and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 6 accords, including Sweet, Nutty, Woody, Vanilla, 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, Brownie Pop 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 Brownie Pop vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Brownie Pop scores highest for winter wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Brownie Pop leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Brownie Pop vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Brownie Pop (4)

Unique to Guidance (9)

Shared Accords (6)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Brownie Pop	Guidance
Brand	Maison Mataha	Amouage
Year	2024	2023
Rating	3.81	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	7	12