Question 1

What's the difference between Raku and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Raku is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Les Bains Guerbois (2023) dominated by Musky accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Woody, Amber, Powdery, Fruity.

Question 2

Which is better, Raku or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Raku 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 Raku 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, Raku 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 Raku vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Raku scores highest for spring wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Raku leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Raku vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Unique to Raku (7)

Unique to Guidance (12)

Shared Accords (5)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Raku	Guidance
Brand	Les Bains Guerbois	Amouage
Year	2023	2023
Rating	3.78	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	7	12