Question 1

What's the difference between Purple Mémoire and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Purple Mémoire is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Floris (2025) dominated by Powdery accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 2 accords: Powdery, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Purple Mémoire or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Purple Mémoire scores 3.89/5 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 Purple Mémoire and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 2 accords, including Powdery, Warm Spicy, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Labdanum. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Purple Mémoire 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 Purple Mémoire vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Purple Mémoire scores highest for spring wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Purple Mémoire leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Purple Mémoire vs Guidance

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (4)

Uniek voor Purple Mémoire (12)

Uniek voor Guidance (8)

Gedeelde akkoorden (2)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Guidance

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	Purple Mémoire	Guidance
Merk	Floris	Amouage
Jaar	2025	2023
Beoordeling	3.89	3.85
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	17	12