Question 1

What's the difference between Not Telling and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Not Telling is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Thameen (2024) 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 5 accords: Woody, Sweet, Vanilla, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Not Telling or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Not Telling scores 4.07/5 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 Not Telling and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 5 accords, including Woody, Sweet, Vanilla, Powdery, Fruity. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Not Telling 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 Not Telling vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Not Telling scores highest for spring wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Not Telling leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Not Telling vs Guidance

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (3)

Uniek voor Not Telling (7)

Uniek voor Guidance (9)

Gedeelde akkoorden (5)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Guidance

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	Not Telling	Guidance
Merk	Thameen	Amouage
Jaar	2024	2023
Beoordeling	4.07	3.85
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	10	12