Question 1

What's the difference between Mercy and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Mercy is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Spirit Of Kings (2022) 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, Powdery, Vanilla, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Mercy or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Mercy scores 3.88/5 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 Mercy and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Amber, Powdery, Vanilla, Sweet, Vanilla. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Mercy 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 Mercy vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Mercy scores highest for winter wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Mercy leans evening, Guidance leans evening.

Mercy vs Guidance

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (2)

Uniek voor Mercy (6)

Uniek voor Guidance (10)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Guidance

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	Mercy	Guidance
Merk	Spirit Of Kings	Amouage
Jaar	2022	2023
Beoordeling	3.88	3.85
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	9	12