Question 1

What's the difference between Vanilla Monsoon and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Vanilla Monsoon is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Salum 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 4 accords: Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Sweet, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Vanilla Monsoon or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Vanilla Monsoon 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 Vanilla Monsoon and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Sweet, Amber, 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, Vanilla Monsoon 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 Vanilla Monsoon vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Vanilla Monsoon scores highest for spring wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Vanilla Monsoon leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Vanilla Monsoon vs Guidance

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (2)

Uniek voor Vanilla Monsoon (7)

Uniek voor Guidance (10)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Guidance

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	Vanilla Monsoon	Guidance
Merk	Salum Parfums	Amouage
Jaar	2024	2023
Beoordeling	3.90	3.85
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	10	12