Question 1

What's the difference between Bois de Santal and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Bois de Santal is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from House of Brandt (2024) 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, Bois de Santal or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Bois de Santal scores 3.66/5 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 Bois de Santal and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 5 accords, including Woody, Warm Spicy, Powdery, Amber, Vanilla. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Bois de Santal 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 Bois de Santal vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Bois de Santal scores highest for fall wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Bois de Santal leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Bois de Santal לעומת Guidance

סיכום ההשוואה

תווי ריח משותפים (3)

ייחודי לBois de Santal (4)

ייחודי לGuidance (9)

אקורדים משותפים (5)

שאלות נפוצות

דופק הסנטימנט הקהילתי — Guidance

חיובי

שלילי

מאפיין	Bois de Santal	Guidance
מותג	House of Brandt	Amouage
שנה	2024	2023
דירוג	3.66	3.85
ריכוז	—	—
מגדר	feminine	feminine
סך תווי ריח	9	12