Question 1

What's the difference between Lucille and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Which is better, Lucille or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Lucille scores 4.45/5 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 Lucille and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Warm Spicy, Woody, Amber, Sweet, 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, Lucille 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 Lucille vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

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

Lucille vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Lucille (11)

Unique to Guidance (10)

Shared Accords (4)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Lucille	Guidance
Brand	Giardino Benessere	Amouage
Year	2024	2023
Rating	4.45	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	13	12