Question 1

What's the difference between Shanghai (Nicolas Beaulieu) and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Shanghai (Nicolas Beaulieu) is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Contes de Parfums (2022) 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 2 accords: Amber, Fruity.

Question 2

Which is better, Shanghai (Nicolas Beaulieu) or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Shanghai (Nicolas Beaulieu) scores 3.65/5 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 Shanghai (Nicolas Beaulieu) and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 2 accords, including Amber, Fruity, Jasmine. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Shanghai (Nicolas Beaulieu) 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 Shanghai (Nicolas Beaulieu) vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Shanghai (Nicolas Beaulieu) scores highest for all seasons wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Shanghai (Nicolas Beaulieu) leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Shanghai (Nicolas Beaulieu) vs Guidance

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (1)

Uniek voor Shanghai (Nicolas Beaulieu) (8)

Uniek voor Guidance (11)

Gedeelde akkoorden (2)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Guidance

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Eigenschap	Shanghai (Nicolas Beaulieu)	Guidance
Merk	Contes de Parfums	Amouage
Jaar	2022	2023
Beoordeling	3.65	3.85
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	9	12