Question 1

What's the difference between Deos and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Deos is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Hemcael (2024) 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 5 accords: Woody, Amber, Warm Spicy, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Deos or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Deos scores 4.43/5 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 Deos and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 5 accords, including Woody, Amber, Warm Spicy, Powdery, Sweet. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Deos 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 Deos vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Deos scores highest for fall wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Deos leans evening, Guidance leans evening.

Deos vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Deos (14)

Unique to Guidance (9)

Shared Accords (5)

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Attribute	Deos	Guidance
Brand	Hemcael	Amouage
Year	2024	2023
Rating	4.43	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	18	12