Question 1

What's the difference between Etoile de Bali and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Etoile de Bali is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Nectar Olfactif (2024) dominated by White Floral accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 2 accords: Sweet, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Etoile de Bali or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Etoile de Bali scores 3.96/5 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 Etoile de Bali and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 2 accords, including Sweet, Powdery, Jasmine, 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, Etoile de Bali 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 Etoile de Bali vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Etoile de Bali scores highest for spring wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Etoile de Bali leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Etoile de Bali vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Etoile de Bali (9)

Unique to Guidance (10)

Shared Accords (2)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Etoile de Bali	Guidance
Brand	Nectar Olfactif	Amouage
Year	2024	2023
Rating	3.96	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	12	12