Question 1

What's the difference between Meraki and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Meraki is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Botanicae (2024) dominated by Fruity accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Fruity, Woody, Sweet, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Meraki or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Meraki scores 4.15/5 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 Meraki and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 5 accords, including Fruity, Woody, Sweet, Powdery, 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, Meraki 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 Meraki vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

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

Meraki vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Meraki (7)

Unique to Guidance (10)

Shared Accords (5)

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Attribute	Meraki	Guidance
Brand	Botanicae	Amouage
Year	2024	2023
Rating	4.15	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	12