Question 1

What's the difference between Kurky and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Kurky is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Maison Francis Kurkdjian (2025) 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, Powdery, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Kurky or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Kurky scores 3.41/5 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 Kurky and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 4 accords, including Fruity, Sweet, Powdery, Vanilla, 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, Kurky 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 Kurky vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

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

Kurky vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Kurky (5)

Unique to Guidance (11)

Shared Accords (4)

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Attribute	Kurky	Guidance
Brand	Maison Francis Kurkdjian	Amouage
Year	2025	2023
Rating	3.41	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	6	12