Question 1

What's the difference between Sadu and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Sadu is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Boadicea the Victorious (2022) dominated by Floral accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Woody, Powdery, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Sadu or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Sadu scores 4.11/5 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 Sadu and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Powdery, Vanilla, Saffron, Rose. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Sadu 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 Sadu vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

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

Sadu vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to Sadu (10)

Unique to Guidance (7)

Shared Accords (3)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Sadu	Guidance
Brand	Boadicea the Victorious	Amouage
Year	2022	2023
Rating	4.11	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	16	12