Question 1

What's the difference between Yud and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Yud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Jouri (2017) dominated by Vanilla accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Vanilla, Amber, Woody, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Yud or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Yud scores 4.75/5 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 Yud and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

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

Yud vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Yud (8)

Unique to Guidance (11)

Shared Accords (5)

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Attribute	Yud	Guidance
Brand	Jouri	Amouage
Year	2017	2023
Rating	4.75	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	12