Question 1

What's the difference between Fleur du Mal and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Fleur du Mal is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dries Van Noten (2022) dominated by Fruity accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Fruity, Powdery, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Fleur du Mal or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Fleur du Mal scores 4.16/5 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 Fleur du Mal and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Fruity, Powdery, Amber, Osmanthus, Jasmine. 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, Fleur du Mal 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 Fleur du Mal vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Fleur du Mal scores highest for fall wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Fleur du Mal leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Fleur du Mal vs Guidance

Résumé de la comparaison

Notes communes (2)

Uniques à Fleur du Mal (3)

Uniques à Guidance (10)

Accords communs (3)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — Guidance

Positif

Négatif

Attribut	Fleur du Mal	Guidance
Marque	Dries Van Noten	Amouage
Année	2022	2023
Évaluation	4.16	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Genre	feminine	feminine
Total des notes	5	12