Question 1

What's the difference between Brutal and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Brutal is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Pigmentarium (2025) 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: Sweet, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Brutal or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Brutal scores 4.05/5 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 Brutal and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 2 accords, including Sweet, Woody, Rose, Sandalwood. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Brutal 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 Brutal vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Brutal scores highest for all seasons wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Brutal leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Brutal vs Guidance

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (2)

Uniek voor Brutal (7)

Uniek voor Guidance (10)

Gedeelde akkoorden (2)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Guidance

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	Brutal	Guidance
Merk	Pigmentarium	Amouage
Jaar	2025	2023
Beoordeling	4.05	3.85
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	9	12