Question 1

What's the difference between Pleine Lune and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Pleine Lune is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Bastille Parfums (2020) dominated by White Floral accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 2 accords: Powdery, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Pleine Lune or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Pleine Lune scores 4.03/5 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 Pleine Lune and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Pleine Lune 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 Pleine Lune vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Pleine Lune scores highest for all seasons wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Pleine Lune leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Pleine Lune vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Pleine Lune (10)

Unique to Guidance (10)

Shared Accords (2)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Pleine Lune	Guidance
Brand	Bastille Parfums	Amouage
Year	2020	2023
Rating	4.03	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	12	12