Question 1

What's the difference between Dor De Vara and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Dor De Vara is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Gritti (2024) dominated by Sweet accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 4 accords: Sweet, Fruity, Vanilla, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Dor De Vara or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Dor De Vara scores 4.22/5 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 Dor De Vara and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Sweet, Fruity, Vanilla, 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, Dor De Vara 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 Dor De Vara vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Dor De Vara scores highest for spring wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Dor De Vara leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Dor De Vara vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Dor De Vara (7)

Unique to Guidance (10)

Shared Accords (4)

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Attribute	Dor De Vara	Guidance
Brand	Gritti	Amouage
Year	2024	2023
Rating	4.22	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	12