Question 1

What's the difference between Absolute Shadow and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Absolute Shadow is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Franck Boclet (2024) dominated by Almond accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 6 accords: Sweet, Vanilla, Powdery, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Absolute Shadow or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Absolute Shadow scores 3.75/5 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 Absolute Shadow and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 6 accords, including Sweet, Vanilla, Powdery, Woody, Nutty. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Absolute Shadow 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 Absolute Shadow vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Absolute Shadow scores highest for fall wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Absolute Shadow leans evening, Guidance leans evening.

Absolute Shadow vs Guidance

Podsumowanie porównania

Wspólne nuty (2)

Unikalne dla Absolute Shadow (5)

Unikalne dla Guidance (10)

Wspólne akordy (6)

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Puls nastrojów społeczności — Guidance

Pozytywny

Negatywny

Cecha	Absolute Shadow	Guidance
Marka	Franck Boclet	Amouage
Rok	2024	2023
Ocena	3.75	3.85
Stężenie	—	—
Płeć	feminine	feminine
Łączna liczba nut	7	12