Question 1

What's the difference between Tanger and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Tanger is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ormonde Jayne (2020) dominated by Citrus accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Amber, Woody, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Tanger or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Tanger scores 4.07/5 vs Guidance at 3.85/5. On r/fragrance, Tanger sits at 0.0/10 (mixed) while Guidance is 6.8/10 (mixed). 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 Tanger and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Amber, Woody, Vanilla, Rose, Vanilla. Tanger: No community opinions about Ormonde Jayne's 'Tanger' were found in the provided Reddit discussion threads. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Tanger 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 Tanger vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Tanger scores highest for spring wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Tanger leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Tanger vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Tanger (8)

Unique to Guidance (10)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Tanger

Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Tanger	Guidance
Brand	Ormonde Jayne	Amouage
Year	2020	2023
Rating	4.07	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	12