Question 1

What's the difference between Guilty Crush and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Guilty Crush is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The House of Oud (2024) dominated by Powdery accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Powdery, Fruity, Sweet, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Guilty Crush or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Guilty Crush scores 3.87/5 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 Guilty Crush and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 5 accords, including Powdery, Fruity, Sweet, Vanilla, Woody. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Guilty Crush 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 Guilty Crush vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Guilty Crush scores highest for all seasons wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Guilty Crush leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Guilty Crush vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Guilty Crush (7)

Unique to Guidance (9)

Shared Accords (5)

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Attribute	Guilty Crush	Guidance
Brand	The House of Oud	Amouage
Year	2024	2023
Rating	3.87	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	12