Question 1

What's the difference between Xanath and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Xanath is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ponsa (2021) dominated by Amber accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Amber, Vanilla, Sweet, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Xanath or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Xanath scores 4.24/5 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 Xanath and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 5 accords, including Amber, Vanilla, Sweet, Woody, 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, Xanath 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 Xanath vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

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

Xanath vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Xanath (6)

Unique to Guidance (11)

Shared Accords (5)

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Attribute	Xanath	Guidance
Brand	Ponsa	Amouage
Year	2021	2023
Rating	4.24	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	7	12