Question 1

What's the difference between Velvet Aura and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Velvet Aura is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Rituals (2025) 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, Warm Spicy, Powdery, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Velvet Aura or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Velvet Aura scores 4.07/5 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 Velvet Aura and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 5 accords, including Woody, Warm Spicy, Powdery, Amber, Vanilla. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Velvet Aura 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 Velvet Aura vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Velvet Aura scores highest for fall wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Velvet Aura leans evening, Guidance leans evening.

Velvet Aura vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Velvet Aura (8)

Unique to Guidance (9)

Shared Accords (5)

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Attribute	Velvet Aura	Guidance
Brand	Rituals	Amouage
Year	2025	2023
Rating	4.07	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	12	12