Question 1

What's the difference between Élan Noir and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Élan Noir is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Navitus Parfums (2025) dominated by Cherry accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Sweet, Fruity, Nutty, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Élan Noir or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Élan Noir scores 3.91/5 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 Élan Noir and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 5 accords, including Sweet, Fruity, Nutty, Vanilla, Powdery. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Élan Noir 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 Élan Noir vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

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

Élan Noir vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Élan Noir (6)

Unique to Guidance (9)

Shared Accords (5)

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Attribute	Élan Noir	Guidance
Brand	Navitus Parfums	Amouage
Year	2025	2023
Rating	3.91	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	12