Question 1

What's the difference between Say Sakura and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Say Sakura is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from LEN Fragrances (2024) dominated by Fruity accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 4 accords: Fruity, Sweet, Amber, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Say Sakura or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Say Sakura scores 3.67/5 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 Say Sakura and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 4 accords, including Fruity, Sweet, Amber, Woody, 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, Say Sakura 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 Say Sakura vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Say Sakura scores highest for winter wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Say Sakura leans evening, Guidance leans evening.

Say Sakura vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Say Sakura (16)

Unique to Guidance (8)

Shared Accords (4)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Say Sakura	Guidance
Brand	LEN Fragrances	Amouage
Year	2024	2023
Rating	3.67	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	20	12