Question 1

What's the difference between Gyokuro and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Gyokuro is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The Merchant of Venice (2022) dominated by Fruity accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 2 accords: Fruity, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Gyokuro or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Gyokuro scores 4.09/5 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 Gyokuro and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 2 accords, including Fruity, Sweet, Ambergris, Sandalwood. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Gyokuro 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 Gyokuro vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

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

Gyokuro vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Gyokuro (8)

Unique to Guidance (10)

Shared Accords (2)

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Attribute	Gyokuro	Guidance
Brand	The Merchant of Venice	Amouage
Year	2022	2023
Rating	4.09	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	12