Question 1

What's the difference between Haibah Oriental and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Haibah Oriental is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The Spirit of Dubai (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 4 accords: Amber, Fruity, Woody, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Haibah Oriental or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Haibah Oriental scores 4.40/5 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 Haibah Oriental and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 4 accords, including Amber, Fruity, Woody, Sweet, Saffron. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Haibah Oriental 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 Haibah Oriental vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Haibah Oriental scores highest for winter wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Haibah Oriental leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Haibah Oriental vs Guidance

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (5)

Uniek voor Haibah Oriental (18)

Uniek voor Guidance (7)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Guidance

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	Haibah Oriental	Guidance
Merk	The Spirit of Dubai	Amouage
Jaar	2025	2023
Beoordeling	4.40	3.85
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	23	12