Question 1

What's the difference between Sirène Privée and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Sirène Privée is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Fragrance Du Bois (2025) dominated by Fresh Spicy accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Woody, Sweet, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Sirène Privée or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Sirène Privée 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 Sirène Privée and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Sirène Privée 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 Sirène Privée vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Sirène Privée scores highest for fall wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Sirène Privée leans evening, Guidance leans evening.

Sirène Privée vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Unique to Sirène Privée (9)

Unique to Guidance (12)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Sirène Privée	Guidance
Brand	Fragrance Du Bois	Amouage
Year	2025	2023
Rating	4.00	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	12