Question 1

What's the difference between Meant To Be Seen and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Meant To Be Seen is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Nishane (2025) dominated by Powdery accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 2 accords: Powdery, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Meant To Be Seen or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Meant To Be Seen scores 4.19/5 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 Meant To Be Seen and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 2 accords, including Powdery, Woody, Akigalawood, Sandalwood. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Meant To Be Seen 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 Meant To Be Seen vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Meant To Be Seen scores highest for fall wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Meant To Be Seen leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Meant To Be Seen vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Meant To Be Seen (7)

Unique to Guidance (10)

Shared Accords (2)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Meant To Be Seen	Guidance
Brand	Nishane	Amouage
Year	2025	2023
Rating	4.19	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	12