Question 1

What's the difference between Mahoganysun and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Mahoganysun is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Perroy (2024) 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, Fruity, Sweet, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Mahoganysun or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Mahoganysun scores 3.89/5 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 Mahoganysun and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 5 accords, including Vanilla, Fruity, Sweet, Woody, 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, Mahoganysun 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 Mahoganysun vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Mahoganysun scores highest for summer wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Mahoganysun leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Mahoganysun vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Mahoganysun (2)

Unique to Guidance (11)

Shared Accords (5)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Mahoganysun	Guidance
Brand	Perroy	Amouage
Year	2024	2023
Rating	3.89	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	3	12