Question 1

What's the difference between Faces of Francis and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Faces of Francis is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Vilhelm Parfumerie (2023) 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, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Faces of Francis or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Faces of Francis scores 3.93/5 vs Guidance at 3.85/5. On r/fragrance, Faces of Francis sits at 7.5/10 (positive) while Guidance is 6.8/10 (mixed). Faces of Francis's standout strength: Generates curiosity and interest from the community. 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 Faces of Francis and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Warm Spicy, Amber, Saffron, Ambergris. Faces of Francis: Faces of Francis generated modest positive interest from the r/fragrance community, with at least one user marking it as their next sample to try based on the original reviewer's recommendation. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Faces of Francis or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Faces of Francis: No detailed performance or longevity comments mentioned 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 Faces of Francis vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Faces of Francis scores highest for fall wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Faces of Francis leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Faces of Francis vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Faces of Francis (8)

Unique to Guidance (10)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Faces of Francis

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Faces of Francis	Guidance
Brand	Vilhelm Parfumerie	Amouage
Year	2023	2023
Rating	3.93	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	12