Question 1

What's the difference between Purple Mémoire and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Purple Mémoire is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Floris (2025) dominated by Powdery accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 2 accords: Powdery, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Purple Mémoire or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Purple Mémoire scores 3.89/5 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 Purple Mémoire and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 2 accords, including Powdery, Warm Spicy, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Labdanum. 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, Purple Mémoire 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 Purple Mémoire vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Purple Mémoire scores highest for spring wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Purple Mémoire leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Purple Mémoire vs Guidance

Résumé de la comparaison

Notes communes (4)

Uniques à Purple Mémoire (12)

Uniques à Guidance (8)

Accords communs (2)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — Guidance

Positif

Négatif

Attribut	Purple Mémoire	Guidance
Marque	Floris	Amouage
Année	2025	2023
Évaluation	3.89	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Genre	feminine	feminine
Total des notes	17	12