Question 1

What's the difference between Pistache and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Pistache is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Laurent Mazzone Parfums (2025) dominated by Warm Spicy accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 6 accords: Warm Spicy, Woody, Nutty, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Pistache or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Pistache scores 4.23/5 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 Pistache and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 6 accords, including Warm Spicy, Woody, Nutty, Vanilla, Sweet. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Pistache 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 Pistache vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

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

Pistache vs Guidance

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (1)

Uniek voor Pistache (5)

Uniek voor Guidance (11)

Gedeelde akkoorden (6)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Guidance

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	Pistache	Guidance
Merk	Laurent Mazzone Parfums	Amouage
Jaar	2025	2023
Beoordeling	4.23	3.85
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	6	12