Question 1

What's the difference between Reine de Midi and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Reine de Midi is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Reine de Saba (2024) dominated by Tuberose 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, Woody, Sweet, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Reine de Midi or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Reine de Midi scores 3.75/5 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 Reine de Midi and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including Warm Spicy, Woody, Sweet, Vanilla, Saffron. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Reine de Midi 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 Reine de Midi vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Reine de Midi scores highest for all seasons wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Reine de Midi leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Reine de Midi vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Reine de Midi (7)

Unique to Guidance (9)

Shared Accords (4)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Reine de Midi	Guidance
Brand	Reine de Saba	Amouage
Year	2024	2023
Rating	3.75	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	12