Question 1

What's the difference between Shanghai (Nicolas Beaulieu) and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Shanghai (Nicolas Beaulieu) is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Contes de Parfums (2022) dominated by Amber accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 2 accords: Amber, Fruity.

Question 2

Which is better, Shanghai (Nicolas Beaulieu) or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Shanghai (Nicolas Beaulieu) scores 3.65/5 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 Shanghai (Nicolas Beaulieu) and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 2 accords, including Amber, Fruity, 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, Shanghai (Nicolas Beaulieu) 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 Shanghai (Nicolas Beaulieu) vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Shanghai (Nicolas Beaulieu) scores highest for all seasons wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Shanghai (Nicolas Beaulieu) leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Shanghai (Nicolas Beaulieu) vs Guidance

Résumé de la comparaison

Notes communes (1)

Uniques à Shanghai (Nicolas Beaulieu) (8)

Uniques à Guidance (11)

Accords communs (2)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — Guidance

Positif

Négatif

Attribut	Shanghai (Nicolas Beaulieu)	Guidance
Marque	Contes de Parfums	Amouage
Année	2022	2023
Évaluation	3.65	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Genre	feminine	feminine
Total des notes	9	12