Question 1

What's the difference between Deus and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Deus is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Kintsugi Perfumes (2021) 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 3 accords: Woody, Warm Spicy, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Deus or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Deus scores 4.00/5 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 Deus and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Warm Spicy, Powdery, Sandalwood. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Deus 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 Deus vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

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

Deus vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Deus (9)

Unique to Guidance (11)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Deus	Guidance
Brand	Kintsugi Perfumes	Amouage
Year	2021	2023
Rating	4.00	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	12