Question 1

What's the difference between Winter Spirit and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Winter Spirit is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Skylar (2022) dominated by Almond 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, Nutty, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Winter Spirit or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Winter Spirit 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 Winter Spirit and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Winter Spirit 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 Winter Spirit vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Winter Spirit scores highest for winter wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Winter Spirit leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Winter Spirit vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Winter Spirit (7)

Unique to Guidance (10)

Shared Accords (5)

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Attribute	Winter Spirit	Guidance
Brand	Skylar	Amouage
Year	2022	2023
Rating	3.84	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	12