Question 1

What's the difference between Taom and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Taom is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Kintsugi Perfumes (undated) 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 2 accords: Woody, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Taom or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Taom scores 4.03/5 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 Taom and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 2 accords, including Woody, Amber, Ambergris. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Taom 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 Taom vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

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

Taom vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Taom (10)

Unique to Guidance (11)

Shared Accords (2)

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Attribute	Taom	Guidance
Brand	Kintsugi Perfumes	Amouage
Year	—	2023
Rating	4.03	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	12