Question 1

What's the difference between Florentine Diamond and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Florentine Diamond is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Thameen (2025) dominated by Vanilla accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 4 accords: Vanilla, Sweet, Warm Spicy, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Florentine Diamond or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Florentine Diamond scores 4.32/5 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 Florentine Diamond and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 4 accords, including Vanilla, Sweet, Warm Spicy, Woody, 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, Florentine Diamond 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 Florentine Diamond vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Florentine Diamond scores highest for winter wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Florentine Diamond leans evening, Guidance leans evening.

Florentine Diamond vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Florentine Diamond (7)

Unique to Guidance (11)

Shared Accords (4)

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Attribute	Florentine Diamond	Guidance
Brand	Thameen	Amouage
Year	2025	2023
Rating	4.32	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	8	12