Question 1

What's the difference between Shifumi and Guidance 46?

Accepted Answer

Shifumi is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Maison Matine (2025) dominated by Citrus accords. Guidance 46 is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2024) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Floral, Fruity, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Shifumi or Guidance 46?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Shifumi scores 3.82/5 vs Guidance 46 at 4.20/5. Guidance 46's standout strength: Complex, well-balanced scent profile with woody, sweet, rose, and smoky notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Shifumi and Guidance 46 smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Guidance 46: Guidance 46 is a polarizing Amouage fragrance that delivers stunning results when it performs optimally, earning passionate praise for its sophisticated blend.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Shifumi or Guidance 46?

Accepted Answer

Guidance 46: Excellent performance and longevity once fully macerated Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Shifumi vs Guidance 46?

Accepted Answer

Shifumi scores highest for spring wear; Guidance 46 scores highest for winter wear. Shifumi leans daytime, Guidance 46 leans evening.

Shifumi vs Guidance 46

Comparison Summary

Unique to Shifumi (12)

Unique to Guidance 46 (17)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Shifumi	Guidance 46
Brand	Maison Matine	Amouage
Year	2025	2024
Rating	3.82	4.20
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	12	18