Question 1

What's the difference between Santal Odeyar and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Santal Odeyar is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Chopard (2022) dominated by White Floral accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Fruity, Amber, Woody, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Santal Odeyar or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Santal Odeyar scores 3.95/5 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 Santal Odeyar and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 5 accords, including Fruity, Amber, Woody, Sweet, Warm Spicy. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Santal Odeyar 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 Santal Odeyar vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

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

Santal Odeyar vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to Santal Odeyar (5)

Unique to Guidance (7)

Shared Accords (5)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Santal Odeyar	Guidance
Brand	Chopard	Amouage
Year	2022	2023
Rating	3.95	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	12