Question 1

What's the difference between Crème Ébène and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Crème Ébène is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Nicolai Parfumeur Createur (2025) dominated by Woody accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 6 accords: Woody, Warm Spicy, Sweet, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Crème Ébène or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Crème Ébène scores 3.77/5 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 Crème Ébène and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 6 accords, including Woody, Warm Spicy, Sweet, Powdery, Vanilla. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Crème Ébène 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 Crème Ébène vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Crème Ébène scores highest for all seasons wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Crème Ébène leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Crème Ébène vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Crème Ébène (9)

Unique to Guidance (9)

Shared Accords (6)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Crème Ébène	Guidance
Brand	Nicolai Parfumeur Createur	Amouage
Year	2025	2023
Rating	3.77	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	13	12