Question 1

What's the difference between Violette Kew and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Violette Kew is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Le Jardin Retrouve (2024) dominated by Powdery accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Powdery, Woody, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Violette Kew or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Violette Kew scores 3.62/5 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 Violette Kew and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Powdery, Woody, Warm Spicy, Sandalwood. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Violette Kew 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 Violette Kew vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Violette Kew scores highest for spring wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Violette Kew leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Violette Kew vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Violette Kew (3)

Unique to Guidance (11)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Violette Kew	Guidance
Brand	Le Jardin Retrouve	Amouage
Year	2024	2023
Rating	3.62	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	5	12