Question 1

What's the difference between Soleil de Jeddah and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Soleil de Jeddah is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 (2022) dominated by Sweet accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 4 accords: Sweet, Fruity, Amber, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Soleil de Jeddah or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Soleil de Jeddah scores 4.20/5 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 Soleil de Jeddah and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Sweet, Fruity, Amber, Vanilla, Vanilla. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Soleil de Jeddah 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 Soleil de Jeddah vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Soleil de Jeddah scores highest for summer wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Soleil de Jeddah leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Soleil de Jeddah vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Soleil de Jeddah (9)

Unique to Guidance (10)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Soleil de Jeddah	Guidance
Brand	Stephane Humbert Lucas 777	Amouage
Year	2022	2023
Rating	4.20	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	12