Question 1

What's the difference between The Great Gatsby and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

The Great Gatsby is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Edgardio Chilini (2014) dominated by Warm Spicy accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 6 accords: Warm Spicy, Amber, Powdery, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, The Great Gatsby or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, The Great Gatsby scores 4.00/5 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 The Great Gatsby and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 6 notes and 6 accords, including Warm Spicy, Amber, Powdery, Woody, Sweet. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, The Great Gatsby 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 The Great Gatsby vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

The Great Gatsby scores highest for winter wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. The Great Gatsby leans evening, Guidance leans evening.

The Great Gatsby vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (6)

Unique to The Great Gatsby (20)

Unique to Guidance (6)

Shared Accords (6)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	The Great Gatsby	Guidance
Brand	Edgardio Chilini	Amouage
Year	2014	2023
Rating	4.00	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	27	12