Question 1

What's the difference between Oriental Oud and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Oriental Oud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Gerini (2019) 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: Woody, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Oriental Oud or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Oriental Oud 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 Oriental Oud and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. 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, Oriental Oud 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 Oriental Oud vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Oriental Oud scores highest for all seasons wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Oriental Oud leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Oriental Oud vs Guidance

Résumé de la comparaison

Uniques à Oriental Oud (8)

Uniques à Guidance (12)

Accords communs (2)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — Guidance

Positif

Négatif

Attribut	Oriental Oud	Guidance
Marque	Gerini	Amouage
Année	2019	2023
Évaluation	4.16	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Genre	feminine	feminine
Total des notes	8	12