Question 1

What's the difference between Dear Karma and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Dear Karma is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The House of Oud (2024) dominated by Amber accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Amber, Warm Spicy, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Dear Karma or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Dear Karma scores 3.70/5 vs Guidance at 3.85/5. On r/fragrance, Dear Karma sits at 7.2/10 (positive) while Guidance is 6.8/10 (mixed). Dear Karma's standout strength: Distinctive and well-executed absinthe/wormwood top note. 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 Dear Karma and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Amber, Warm Spicy, Sweet, Rose, Saffron. Dear Karma: Dear Karma by The House of Oud recebe reconhecimento positivo por sua abertura de absinto distintiva, embora permaneça relativamente desapreciada na comunidade de fragrâncias. Guidance: Guidance 46 é um perfume altamente divisivo que inspira devoção apaixonada ou forte desaprovação com pouco meio termo.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Dear Karma or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Dear Karma: Top note fades quickly within the first hour 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 Dear Karma vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Dear Karma scores highest for fall wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Dear Karma leans evening, Guidance leans evening.

Dear Karma vs Guidance

Resumo da comparação

Notas em comum (3)

Exclusivas de Dear Karma (9)

Exclusivas de Guidance (9)

Acordes em comum (3)

Perguntas frequentes

Pulso do sentimento da comunidade — Dear Karma

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Pulso do sentimento da comunidade — Guidance

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Atributo	Dear Karma	Guidance
Marca	The House of Oud	Amouage
Ano	2024	2023
Avaliação	3.70	3.85
Concentração	—	—
Género	feminine	feminine
Total de notas	12	12