Question 1

What's the difference between Wabisabi and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Wabisabi is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The House of Oud (2023) 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 2 accords: Sweet, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Wabisabi or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Wabisabi scores 3.41/5 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 Wabisabi and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 2 accords, including Sweet, Woody, Pear, Jasmine, Rose. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Wabisabi 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 Wabisabi vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

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

Wabisabi vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Wabisabi (10)

Unique to Guidance (8)

Shared Accords (2)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

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Attribute	Wabisabi	Guidance
Brand	The House of Oud	Amouage
Year	2023	2023
Rating	3.41	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	15	12