Question 1

What's the difference between So Oud and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

So Oud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from RP Parfums (2024) dominated by Vanilla accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Sweet, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, So Oud or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, So Oud scores 3.90/5 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 So Oud and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 5 accords, including Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Sweet, Amber, Powdery. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, So Oud 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 So Oud vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

So Oud scores highest for all seasons wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. So Oud leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

So Oud vs Guidance

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (2)

Uniek voor So Oud (9)

Uniek voor Guidance (10)

Gedeelde akkoorden (5)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Guidance

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	So Oud	Guidance
Merk	RP Parfums	Amouage
Jaar	2024	2023
Beoordeling	3.90	3.85
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	11	12