Question 1

What's the difference between Prairie and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Prairie is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Maison des Animaux Fragrances (2025) dominated by Green 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, Amber, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Prairie or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Prairie scores 3.78/5 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 Prairie and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Prairie 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 Prairie vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

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

Prairie vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Unique to Prairie (6)

Unique to Guidance (12)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Prairie	Guidance
Brand	Maison des Animaux Fragrances	Amouage
Year	2025	2023
Rating	3.78	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	6	12