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 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

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

Харьцуулалтын хураангуй

Oriental Oud-д өвөрмөц (8)

Guidance-д өвөрмөц (12)

Нийтлэг аккорд (2)

Түгээмэл асуулт

Нийгэмлэгийн сэтгэлийн пульс — Guidance

Эерэг

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Шинж	Oriental Oud	Guidance
Брэнд	Gerini	Amouage
Он	2019	2023
Үнэлгээ	4.16	3.85
Концентраци	—	—
Хүйс	feminine	feminine
Нийт нот	8	12