Question 1

What's the difference between Sol Y Sombra and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Sol Y Sombra is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Jacques Zolty (2022) dominated by Sweet accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Sweet, Vanilla, Woody, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Sol Y Sombra or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Sol Y Sombra scores 3.54/5 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 Sol Y Sombra and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 5 accords, including Sweet, Vanilla, Woody, Powdery, Amber. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Sol Y Sombra 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 Sol Y Sombra vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Sol Y Sombra scores highest for summer wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Sol Y Sombra leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Sol Y Sombra vs Guidance

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (4)

Uniek voor Sol Y Sombra (8)

Uniek voor Guidance (8)

Gedeelde akkoorden (5)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Guidance

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	Sol Y Sombra	Guidance
Merk	Jacques Zolty	Amouage
Jaar	2022	2023
Beoordeling	3.54	3.85
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	12	12