Question 1

What's the difference between Solaris Penhaligon's perfume and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Solaris Penhaligon's perfume is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Penhaligon s (2023) dominated by White Floral accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Woody, Fruity, Sweet, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Solaris Penhaligon's perfume or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Solaris Penhaligon's perfume scores 4.06/5 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 Solaris Penhaligon's perfume and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 5 accords, including Woody, Fruity, Sweet, Vanilla, 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, Solaris Penhaligon's perfume 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 Solaris Penhaligon's perfume vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Solaris Penhaligon's perfume scores highest for summer wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Solaris Penhaligon's perfume leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Solaris Penhaligon's perfume vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Solaris Penhaligon's perfume (6)

Unique to Guidance (9)

Shared Accords (5)

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Attribute	Solaris Penhaligon's perfume	Guidance
Brand	Penhaligon s	Amouage
Year	2023	2023
Rating	4.06	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	12