Question 1

What's the difference between Vanilla Éclat and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Vanilla Éclat is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Navitus Parfums (2024) dominated by Woody accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Woody, Vanilla, Sweet, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Vanilla Éclat or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Vanilla Éclat scores 4.11/5 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 Vanilla Éclat and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 5 accords, including Woody, Vanilla, Sweet, Powdery, Warm Spicy. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Éclat 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 Vanilla Éclat vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Vanilla Éclat scores highest for winter wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Vanilla Éclat leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Vanilla Éclat vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Vanilla Éclat (9)

Unique to Guidance (10)

Shared Accords (5)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Vanilla Éclat	Guidance
Brand	Navitus Parfums	Amouage
Year	2024	2023
Rating	4.11	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	12