Question 1

What's the difference between Hao and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Hao is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Tiziana Terenzi (2024) dominated by Woody accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Woody, Amber, Powdery, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Hao or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Hao scores 3.58/5 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 Hao and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 5 accords, including Woody, Amber, Powdery, Sweet, Warm Spicy. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Hao 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 Hao vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

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

Hao vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Hao (9)

Unique to Guidance (8)

Shared Accords (5)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Hao	Guidance
Brand	Tiziana Terenzi	Amouage
Year	2024	2023
Rating	3.58	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	13	12