Question 1

What's the difference between Kikey and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Kikey is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Giardino Benessere (2024) 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 4 accords: Fruity, Sweet, Vanilla, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Kikey or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Kikey scores 3.70/5 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 Kikey and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 4 accords, including Fruity, Sweet, Vanilla, Woody, 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, Kikey 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 Kikey vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Kikey scores highest for summer wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Kikey leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Kikey vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to Kikey (9)

Unique to Guidance (7)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Kikey	Guidance
Brand	Giardino Benessere	Amouage
Year	2024	2023
Rating	3.70	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	14	12