Question 1

What's the difference between Lavender Milk Tea and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Lavender Milk Tea is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Elysian (2024) dominated by Lavender accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 4 accords: Amber, Warm Spicy, Sweet, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Lavender Milk Tea or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Lavender Milk Tea scores 3.83/5 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 Lavender Milk Tea 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, Lavender Milk Tea 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 Lavender Milk Tea vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Lavender Milk Tea scores highest for spring wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Lavender Milk Tea leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Lavender Milk Tea vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Unique to Lavender Milk Tea (10)

Unique to Guidance (12)

Shared Accords (4)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Lavender Milk Tea	Guidance
Brand	Elysian	Amouage
Year	2024	2023
Rating	3.83	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	12