Question 1

What's the difference between Hayal and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Hayal is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Katana Parfums (2023) dominated by White Floral accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 4 accords: Vanilla, Amber, Sweet, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Hayal or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Hayal scores 4.21/5 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 Hayal and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 4 accords, including Vanilla, Amber, Sweet, Powdery, Vanilla. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Hayal 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 Hayal vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

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

Hayal vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Hayal (5)

Unique to Guidance (11)

Shared Accords (4)

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Attribute	Hayal	Guidance
Brand	Katana Parfums	Amouage
Year	2023	2023
Rating	4.21	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	6	12