Question 1

What's the difference between Bois de Santal and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Bois de Santal is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from House of Brandt (2024) dominated by Woody accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Woody, Warm Spicy, Powdery, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Bois de Santal or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Bois de Santal scores 3.66/5 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 Bois de Santal and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 5 accords, including Woody, Warm Spicy, Powdery, 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, Bois de Santal 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 Bois de Santal vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Bois de Santal scores highest for fall wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Bois de Santal leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Bois de Santal vs Guidance

Podsumowanie porównania

Wspólne nuty (3)

Unikalne dla Bois de Santal (4)

Unikalne dla Guidance (9)

Wspólne akordy (5)

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Pozytywny

Negatywny

Cecha	Bois de Santal	Guidance
Marka	House of Brandt	Amouage
Rok	2024	2023
Ocena	3.66	3.85
Stężenie	—	—
Płeć	feminine	feminine
Łączna liczba nut	9	12