Question 1

What's the difference between Laban Arruz and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Laban Arruz is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from nBitor (2025) dominated by Vanilla accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Vanilla, Nutty, Sweet, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Laban Arruz or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Laban Arruz scores 4.62/5 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 Laban Arruz and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Laban Arruz 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 Laban Arruz vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Laban Arruz scores highest for fall wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Laban Arruz leans evening, Guidance leans evening.

Laban Arruz vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Unique to Guidance (12)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Laban Arruz	Guidance
Brand	nBitor	Amouage
Year	2025	2023
Rating	4.62	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	12