Question 1

What's the difference between Rouge Karkade and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Rouge Karkade is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Reserve En Afrique 1934 (2025) 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, Vanilla, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Rouge Karkade or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Rouge Karkade scores 4.38/5 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 Rouge Karkade and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Vanilla, Sweet, 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, Rouge Karkade 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 Rouge Karkade vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Rouge Karkade scores highest for all seasons wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Rouge Karkade leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Rouge Karkade vs Guidance

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (1)

Uniek voor Rouge Karkade (7)

Uniek voor Guidance (11)

Gedeelde akkoorden (3)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Guidance

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Eigenschap	Rouge Karkade	Guidance
Merk	Reserve En Afrique 1934	Amouage
Jaar	2025	2023
Beoordeling	4.38	3.85
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	9	12