Question 1

What's the difference between Erotika Maximale and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Erotika Maximale is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from New Notes (2025) 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 4 accords: Woody, Powdery, Amber, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Erotika Maximale or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Erotika Maximale scores 3.42/5 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 Erotika Maximale and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 4 accords, including Woody, Powdery, Amber, Warm Spicy, Saffron. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Erotika Maximale 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 Erotika Maximale vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Erotika Maximale scores highest for winter wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Erotika Maximale leans evening, Guidance leans evening.

Erotika Maximale vs Guidance

Rezumatul comparației

Note comune (4)

Unice pentru Erotika Maximale (8)

Unice pentru Guidance (8)

Acorduri comune (4)

Întrebări frecvente

Pulsul sentimentului comunității — Guidance

Pozitiv

Negativ

Atribut	Erotika Maximale	Guidance
Brand	New Notes	Amouage
An	2025	2023
Evaluare	3.42	3.85
Concentrație	—	—
Gen	feminine	feminine
Total note	12	12