Question 1

What's the difference between Sherwood and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Sherwood is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Memo Paris (2022) 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 4 accords: Woody, Powdery, Warm Spicy, Fruity.

Question 2

Which is better, Sherwood or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Sherwood scores 3.81/5 vs Guidance at 3.85/5. On r/fragrance, Sherwood sits at 0.0/10 (mixed) while Guidance is 6.8/10 (mixed). 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 Sherwood and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Woody, Powdery, Warm Spicy, Fruity, Rose. Sherwood: The provided Reddit comments do not contain any discussion of Sherwood by Memo Paris. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Sherwood 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 Sherwood vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

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

Sherwood vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Sherwood (7)

Unique to Guidance (10)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Sherwood	Guidance
Brand	Memo Paris	Amouage
Year	2022	2023
Rating	3.81	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	12