Question 1

What's the difference between Âme de Fleur and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Âme de Fleur is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Les Liquides Imaginaires (2026) dominated by White Floral accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Woody, Powdery, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Âme de Fleur or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Âme de Fleur scores 4.05/5 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 Âme de Fleur and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Powdery, Vanilla, Rose, Jasmine. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Âme de Fleur 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 Âme de Fleur vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Âme de Fleur scores highest for spring wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Âme de Fleur leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Âme de Fleur vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Âme de Fleur (8)

Unique to Guidance (9)

Shared Accords (3)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Âme de Fleur	Guidance
Brand	Les Liquides Imaginaires	Amouage
Year	2026	2023
Rating	4.05	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	12