Question 1

What's the difference between Papilio and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Papilio is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Puredistance (2023) dominated by Woody accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Woody, Amber, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Papilio or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Papilio scores 3.96/5 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 Papilio and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Amber, Powdery, 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, Papilio 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 Papilio vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Papilio scores highest for fall wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Papilio leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Papilio vs Guidance

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (1)

Uniek voor Papilio (18)

Uniek voor Guidance (11)

Gedeelde akkoorden (3)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Guidance

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	Papilio	Guidance
Merk	Puredistance	Amouage
Jaar	2023	2023
Beoordeling	3.96	3.85
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	19	12