Question 1

What's the difference between Costa Rica and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Costa Rica is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Les Destinations (2021) 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, Powdery, Warm Spicy, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Costa Rica or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Costa Rica scores 4.06/5 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 Costa Rica and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including Vanilla, Powdery, Warm Spicy, Woody, Jasmine. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Costa Rica scores highest for all seasons wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Costa Rica leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Costa Rica vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Costa Rica (5)

Unique to Guidance (9)

Shared Accords (4)

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Attribute	Costa Rica	Guidance
Brand	Les Destinations	Amouage
Year	2021	2023
Rating	4.06	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	8	12