Question 1

What's the difference between Etoile de Bali and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Etoile de Bali is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Nectar Olfactif (2024) dominated by White Floral accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 2 accords: Sweet, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Etoile de Bali or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Etoile de Bali scores 3.96/5 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 Etoile de Bali and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 2 accords, including Sweet, Powdery, Jasmine, Sandalwood. 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, Etoile de Bali 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 Etoile de Bali vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Etoile de Bali scores highest for spring wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Etoile de Bali leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Etoile de Bali vs Guidance

Résumé de la comparaison

Notes communes (2)

Uniques à Etoile de Bali (9)

Uniques à Guidance (10)

Accords communs (2)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — Guidance

Positif

Négatif

Attribut	Etoile de Bali	Guidance
Marque	Nectar Olfactif	Amouage
Année	2024	2023
Évaluation	3.96	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Genre	feminine	feminine
Total des notes	12	12