Question 1

What's the difference between Pear Addiction and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Pear Addiction is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Les Soeurs de Noe (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 3 accords: Fruity, Powdery, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Pear Addiction or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Pear Addiction scores 4.12/5 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 Pear Addiction and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Fruity, Powdery, Sweet, Pear, Jasmine. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Pear Addiction 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 Pear Addiction vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

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

Pear Addiction vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Pear Addiction (6)

Unique to Guidance (10)

Shared Accords (3)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Pear Addiction	Guidance
Brand	Les Soeurs de Noe	Amouage
Year	2024	2023
Rating	4.12	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	8	12