Question 1

What's the difference between Remain and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Remain is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2026) dominated by Amber accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Amber, Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Remain or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Remain scores 3.79/5 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 Remain and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 5 accords, including Amber, Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Woody, 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, Remain 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 Remain vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Remain scores highest for fall wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Remain leans evening, Guidance leans evening.

Remain vs Guidance

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (4)

Uniek voor Remain (9)

Uniek voor Guidance (8)

Gedeelde akkoorden (5)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Guidance

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	Remain	Guidance
Merk	Amouage	Amouage
Jaar	2026	2023
Beoordeling	3.79	3.85
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	13	12