Question 1

What's the difference between Leo and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Leo is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Tiziana Terenzi (2022) dominated by Citrus 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, Woody, Powdery, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Leo or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Leo scores 3.94/5 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 Leo and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 4 accords, including Amber, Woody, Powdery, Sweet, Ambergris. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Leo 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 Leo vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Leo scores highest for spring wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Leo leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Leo vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Leo (12)

Unique to Guidance (8)

Shared Accords (4)

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Attribute	Leo	Guidance
Brand	Tiziana Terenzi	Amouage
Year	2022	2023
Rating	3.94	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	16	12