Question 1

What's the difference between Mad About the Boy and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Mad About the Boy is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Different Ego (2025) dominated by Woody accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 4 accords: Woody, Amber, Warm Spicy, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Mad About the Boy or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Mad About the Boy scores 2.54/5 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 Mad About the Boy and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including Woody, Amber, Warm Spicy, Powdery, Saffron. Guidance: Guidance 46 es una fragancia altamente divisiva que inspira devoción apasionada o un fuerte rechazo sin mucho término medio.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Mad About the Boy 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 Mad About the Boy vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Mad About the Boy scores highest for winter wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Mad About the Boy leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Mad About the Boy vs Guidance

Resumen de la comparación

Notas compartidas (3)

Exclusivas de Mad About the Boy (7)

Exclusivas de Guidance (9)

Acordes compartidos (4)

Preguntas frecuentes

Pulso del sentimiento de la comunidad — Guidance

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Atributo	Mad About the Boy	Guidance
Marca	Different Ego	Amouage
Año	2025	2023
Valoración	2.54	3.85
Concentración	—	—
Género	feminine	feminine
Total de notas	10	12