Question 1

What's the difference between Fleur du Mal and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Fleur du Mal is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dries Van Noten (2022) dominated by Fruity accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Fruity, Powdery, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Fleur du Mal or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Fleur du Mal scores 4.16/5 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 Fleur du Mal and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Fruity, Powdery, Amber, Osmanthus, Jasmine. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Fleur du Mal 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 Fleur du Mal vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Fleur du Mal scores highest for fall wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Fleur du Mal leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Fleur du Mal vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Fleur du Mal (3)

Unique to Guidance (10)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Fleur du Mal	Guidance
Brand	Dries Van Noten	Amouage
Year	2022	2023
Rating	4.16	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	5	12