Question 1

What's the difference between Cedrat Tonic and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Cedrat Tonic is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Les Liquides Imaginaires (2025) dominated by Aromatic accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 2 accords: Woody, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Cedrat Tonic or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Cedrat Tonic scores 3.69/5 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 Cedrat Tonic and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 2 accords, including Woody, Amber, Jasmine, 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, Cedrat Tonic 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 Cedrat Tonic vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Cedrat Tonic scores highest for summer wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Cedrat Tonic leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Cedrat Tonic vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Cedrat Tonic (13)

Unique to Guidance (10)

Shared Accords (2)

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Attribute	Cedrat Tonic	Guidance
Brand	Les Liquides Imaginaires	Amouage
Year	2025	2023
Rating	3.69	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	15	12