Question 1

What's the difference between Pavlova and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Pavlova is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Nicolai Parfumeur Createur (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 4 accords: Fruity, Sweet, Vanilla, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Pavlova or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Pavlova scores 3.69/5 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 Pavlova and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Fruity, Sweet, Vanilla, 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, Pavlova 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 Pavlova vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Pavlova scores highest for summer wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Pavlova leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Pavlova vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Pavlova (8)

Unique to Guidance (10)

Shared Accords (4)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Pavlova	Guidance
Brand	Nicolai Parfumeur Createur	Amouage
Year	2024	2023
Rating	3.69	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	12