Question 1

What's the difference between Forbidden Nectar and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Forbidden Nectar is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Les Soeurs de Noe (2024) dominated by Sweet accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Sweet, Fruity, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Forbidden Nectar or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Forbidden Nectar scores 3.59/5 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 Forbidden Nectar and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Sweet, Fruity, Powdery, 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, Forbidden Nectar 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 Forbidden Nectar vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Forbidden Nectar scores highest for spring wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Forbidden Nectar leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Forbidden Nectar vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Forbidden Nectar (9)

Unique to Guidance (11)

Shared Accords (3)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Forbidden Nectar	Guidance
Brand	Les Soeurs de Noe	Amouage
Year	2024	2023
Rating	3.59	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	12