Question 1

What's the difference between Oriental Soul and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Oriental Soul is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Majouri (2019) dominated by Amber accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Amber, Vanilla, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Oriental Soul or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Oriental Soul scores 4.13/5 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 Oriental Soul and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Amber, Vanilla, Powdery, Olibanum Frankincense , 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, Oriental Soul 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 Oriental Soul vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Oriental Soul scores highest for winter wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Oriental Soul leans evening, Guidance leans evening.

Oriental Soul vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Oriental Soul (3)

Unique to Guidance (9)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Oriental Soul	Guidance
Brand	Majouri	Amouage
Year	2019	2023
Rating	4.13	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	7	12