Question 1

What's the difference between Decadent Dream and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Decadent Dream is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Maison Alhambra (2025) 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 6 accords: Amber, Woody, Fruity, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Decadent Dream or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Decadent Dream scores 3.87/5 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 Decadent Dream and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 9 notes and 6 accords, including Amber, Woody, Fruity, Sweet, Nutty. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Decadent Dream 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 Decadent Dream vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

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

Decadent Dream vs Guidance

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (9)

Uniek voor Decadent Dream (2)

Uniek voor Guidance (3)

Gedeelde akkoorden (6)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Guidance

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	Decadent Dream	Guidance
Merk	Maison Alhambra	Amouage
Jaar	2025	2023
Beoordeling	3.87	3.85
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	11	12