Question 1

What's the difference between Élan Noir and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Élan Noir is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Navitus Parfums (2025) dominated by Cherry accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Sweet, Fruity, Nutty, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Élan Noir or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Élan Noir scores 3.91/5 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 Élan Noir and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 5 accords, including Sweet, Fruity, Nutty, Vanilla, Powdery. 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, Élan Noir 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 Élan Noir vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Élan Noir scores highest for all seasons wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Élan Noir leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Élan Noir vs Guidance

Résumé de la comparaison

Notes communes (3)

Uniques à Élan Noir (6)

Uniques à Guidance (9)

Accords communs (5)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — Guidance

Positif

Négatif

Attribut	Élan Noir	Guidance
Marque	Navitus Parfums	Amouage
Année	2025	2023
Évaluation	3.91	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Genre	feminine	feminine
Total des notes	9	12