Question 1

What's the difference between Calla Licious and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Calla Licious is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The Society of Scent (2020) dominated by Vanilla accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 4 accords: Vanilla, Sweet, Powdery, Fruity.

Question 2

Which is better, Calla Licious or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Calla Licious scores 4.88/5 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 Calla Licious 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, Calla Licious 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 Calla Licious vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Calla Licious scores highest for all seasons wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Calla Licious leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Calla Licious vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Unique to Guidance (12)

Shared Accords (4)

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Attribute	Calla Licious	Guidance
Brand	The Society of Scent	Amouage
Year	2020	2023
Rating	4.88	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	12