Question 1

What's the difference between Floral Affair and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Floral Affair is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Max Philip (2023) 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 3 accords: Woody, Powdery, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Floral Affair or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Floral Affair scores 3.37/5 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 Floral Affair and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Powdery, Sweet, Jasmine, 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, Floral Affair 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 Floral Affair vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Floral Affair scores highest for winter wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Floral Affair leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Floral Affair vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Floral Affair (5)

Unique to Guidance (10)

Shared Accords (3)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Floral Affair	Guidance
Brand	Max Philip	Amouage
Year	2023	2023
Rating	3.37	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	7	12