Question 1

What's the difference between Mango Aoud and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Mango Aoud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Gritti (2024) dominated by Tropical accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Fruity, Sweet, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Mango Aoud or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Mango Aoud scores 3.69/5 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 Mango Aoud and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Fruity, Sweet, Vanilla, Osmanthus, 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, Mango Aoud 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 Mango Aoud vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

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

Mango Aoud vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Mango Aoud (7)

Unique to Guidance (10)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Mango Aoud	Guidance
Brand	Gritti	Amouage
Year	2024	2023
Rating	3.69	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	12