Question 1

What's the difference between Looking for Vanilla and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Looking for Vanilla is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Parle Moi de Parfum (2025) dominated by Vanilla accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Vanilla, Sweet, Amber, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Looking for Vanilla or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Looking for Vanilla 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 Looking for Vanilla and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 5 accords, including Vanilla, Sweet, Amber, Warm Spicy, Powdery. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Looking for Vanilla 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 Looking for Vanilla vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

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

Looking for Vanilla vs Guidance

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (2)

Uniek voor Looking for Vanilla (2)

Uniek voor Guidance (10)

Gedeelde akkoorden (5)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Guidance

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	Looking for Vanilla	Guidance
Merk	Parle Moi de Parfum	Amouage
Jaar	2025	2023
Beoordeling	3.87	3.85
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	4	12