Question 1

What's the difference between So Oud and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

So Oud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from RP Parfums (2024) dominated by Vanilla accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Sweet, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, So Oud or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, So Oud scores 3.90/5 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 So Oud and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 5 accords, including Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Sweet, Amber, Powdery. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, So Oud 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 So Oud vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

So Oud scores highest for all seasons wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. So Oud leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

So Oud vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to So Oud (9)

Unique to Guidance (10)

Shared Accords (5)

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Attribute	So Oud	Guidance
Brand	RP Parfums	Amouage
Year	2024	2023
Rating	3.90	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	12