Question 1

What's the difference between Velvet Aura and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Velvet Aura is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Rituals (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 5 accords: Woody, Warm Spicy, Powdery, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Velvet Aura or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Velvet Aura scores 4.07/5 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 Velvet Aura and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 5 accords, including Woody, Warm Spicy, Powdery, Amber, Vanilla. 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, Velvet Aura 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 Velvet Aura vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Velvet Aura scores highest for fall wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Velvet Aura leans evening, Guidance leans evening.

Velvet Aura vs Guidance

Résumé de la comparaison

Notes communes (3)

Uniques à Velvet Aura (8)

Uniques à Guidance (9)

Accords communs (5)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — Guidance

Positif

Négatif

Attribut	Velvet Aura	Guidance
Marque	Rituals	Amouage
Année	2025	2023
Évaluation	4.07	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Genre	feminine	feminine
Total des notes	12	12