Question 1

What's the difference between Dark Amber and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Dark Amber is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Birkholz (2021) 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 6 accords: Vanilla, Amber, Powdery, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Dark Amber or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Dark Amber scores 4.29/5 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 Dark Amber and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 6 accords, including Vanilla, Amber, Powdery, Sweet, Woody. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Dark Amber 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 Dark Amber vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Dark Amber scores highest for winter wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Dark Amber leans evening, Guidance leans evening.

Dark Amber vs Guidance

Rezumatul comparației

Note comune (3)

Unice pentru Dark Amber (6)

Unice pentru Guidance (9)

Acorduri comune (6)

Întrebări frecvente

Pulsul sentimentului comunității — Guidance

Pozitiv

Negativ

Atribut	Dark Amber	Guidance
Brand	Birkholz	Amouage
An	2021	2023
Evaluare	4.29	3.85
Concentrație	—	—
Gen	feminine	feminine
Total note	9	12