Question 1

What's the difference between Matelda and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Matelda is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Profumo di Firenze (2022) 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 4 accords: Vanilla, Powdery, Amber, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Matelda or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Matelda scores 4.06/5 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 Matelda and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Vanilla, Powdery, Amber, Woody, 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, Matelda 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 Matelda vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

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

Matelda vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Matelda (8)

Unique to Guidance (10)

Shared Accords (4)

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Attribute	Matelda	Guidance
Brand	Profumo di Firenze	Amouage
Year	2022	2023
Rating	4.06	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	12