Question 1

What's the difference between Portobello Road and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Portobello Road is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Memo Paris (2025) dominated by Aromatic accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 1 accord: Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Portobello Road or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Portobello Road 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 Portobello Road and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Portobello Road 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 Portobello Road vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Portobello Road scores highest for spring wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Portobello Road leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Portobello Road vs Guidance

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (1)

Uniek voor Portobello Road (8)

Uniek voor Guidance (11)

Gedeelde akkoorden (1)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Guidance

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	Portobello Road	Guidance
Merk	Memo Paris	Amouage
Jaar	2025	2023
Beoordeling	3.87	3.85
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	9	12