Question 1

What's the difference between Saint Honoré and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Saint Honoré is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Nicolai Parfumeur Createur (2024) dominated by Woody accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 6 accords: Woody, Nutty, Vanilla, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Saint Honoré or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Saint Honoré scores 4.00/5 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 Saint Honoré and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 6 accords, including Woody, Nutty, Vanilla, Powdery, Sweet. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Saint Honoré 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 Saint Honoré vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Saint Honoré scores highest for fall wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Saint Honoré leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Saint Honoré vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Saint Honoré (6)

Unique to Guidance (9)

Shared Accords (6)

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Attribute	Saint Honoré	Guidance
Brand	Nicolai Parfumeur Createur	Amouage
Year	2024	2023
Rating	4.00	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	12