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 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, 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

Résumé de la comparaison

Notes communes (3)

Uniques à Mad About the Boy (7)

Uniques à Guidance (9)

Accords communs (4)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — Guidance

Positif

Négatif

Attribut	Mad About the Boy	Guidance
Marque	Different Ego	Amouage
Année	2025	2023
Évaluation	2.54	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Genre	feminine	feminine
Total des notes	10	12