Question 1

What's the difference between Mystic Sugar and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Mystic Sugar is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Coreterno (2021) 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 6 accords: Vanilla, Sweet, Warm Spicy, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Mystic Sugar or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Mystic Sugar scores 3.86/5 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 Mystic Sugar and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 6 accords, including Vanilla, Sweet, Warm Spicy, Amber, Fruity. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Mystic Sugar 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 Mystic Sugar vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Mystic Sugar scores highest for winter wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Mystic Sugar leans evening, Guidance leans evening.

Mystic Sugar vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Mystic Sugar (8)

Unique to Guidance (9)

Shared Accords (6)

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Attribute	Mystic Sugar	Guidance
Brand	Coreterno	Amouage
Year	2021	2023
Rating	3.86	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	12