Question 1

What's the difference between This is not Testosterone and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

This is not Testosterone is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Hormone Paris (2025) 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 5 accords: Sweet, Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, This is not Testosterone or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, This is not Testosterone scores 3.84/5 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 This is not Testosterone and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 5 accords, including Sweet, Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Woody, 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, This is not Testosterone 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 This is not Testosterone vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

This is not Testosterone scores highest for fall wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. This is not Testosterone leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

This is not Testosterone vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to This is not Testosterone (6)

Unique to Guidance (9)

Shared Accords (5)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	This is not Testosterone	Guidance
Brand	Hormone Paris	Amouage
Year	2025	2023
Rating	3.84	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	12