Question 1

What's the difference between Powdery Coconut and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Powdery Coconut is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dossier (2022) 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 4 accords: Warm Spicy, Amber, Woody, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Powdery Coconut or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Powdery Coconut scores 3.96/5 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 Powdery Coconut and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 4 accords, including Warm Spicy, Amber, Woody, Sweet, 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, Powdery Coconut 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 Powdery Coconut vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

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

Powdery Coconut vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Powdery Coconut (9)

Unique to Guidance (11)

Shared Accords (4)

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Attribute	Powdery Coconut	Guidance
Brand	Dossier	Amouage
Year	2022	2023
Rating	3.96	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	12