Question 1

What's the difference between Ghibli and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Ghibli is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ella K Parfums (2021) dominated by Leather accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 2 accords: Sweet, Nutty.

Question 2

Which is better, Ghibli or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Ghibli scores 4.13/5 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 Ghibli and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 2 accords, including Sweet, Nutty, Saffron, 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, Ghibli 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 Ghibli vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

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

Ghibli vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Ghibli (7)

Unique to Guidance (10)

Shared Accords (2)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Ghibli	Guidance
Brand	Ella K Parfums	Amouage
Year	2021	2023
Rating	4.13	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	12