Question 1

What's the difference between Dark Rose and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Dark Rose is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Octavia Morgan Los Angeles (2025) dominated by Rose accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 4 accords: Fruity, Sweet, Vanilla, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Dark Rose or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Dark Rose scores 4.15/5 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 Dark Rose and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including Fruity, Sweet, Vanilla, Woody, Rose. Guidance: Guidance 46 est un parfum hautement diviseur qui inspire une dévotion passionnée ou une forte aversion avec peu de terrain d'entente.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Dark Rose 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 Dark Rose vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Dark Rose scores highest for fall wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Dark Rose leans evening, Guidance leans evening.

Dark Rose vs Guidance

Résumé de la comparaison

Notes communes (3)

Uniques à Dark Rose (4)

Uniques à Guidance (9)

Accords communs (4)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — Guidance

Positif

Négatif

Attribut	Dark Rose	Guidance
Marque	Octavia Morgan Los Angeles	Amouage
Année	2025	2023
Évaluation	4.15	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Genre	feminine	feminine
Total des notes	7	12