Question 1

What's the difference between Nel and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Nel is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Kinetic Perfumes (2022) 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 2 accords: Fruity, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Nel or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Nel scores 3.89/5 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 Nel and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 2 accords, including Fruity, Sweet, Rose, Jasmine, 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, Nel 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 Nel vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

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

Nel vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Nel (10)

Unique to Guidance (9)

Shared Accords (2)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Nel	Guidance
Brand	Kinetic Perfumes	Amouage
Year	2022	2023
Rating	3.89	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	13	12