Question 1

What's the difference between So Oud and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

So Oud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from RP Parfums (2024) 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, Warm Spicy, Sweet, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, So Oud or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, So Oud scores 3.90/5 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 So Oud and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which lasts longer, So Oud 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 So Oud vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

So Oud scores highest for all seasons wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. So Oud leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

So Oud vs Guidance

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Společné noty (2)

Unikátní pro So Oud (9)

Unikátní pro Guidance (10)

Společné akordy (5)

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Puls nálady komunity — Guidance

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Vlastnost	So Oud	Guidance
Značka	RP Parfums	Amouage
Rok	2024	2023
Hodnocení	3.90	3.85
Koncentrace	—	—
Pohlaví	feminine	feminine
Celkový počet not	11	12