Question 1

What's the difference between Oriental Oud and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Oriental Oud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Gerini (2019) dominated by White Floral accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 2 accords: Woody, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Oriental Oud or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Oriental Oud scores 4.16/5 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 Oriental Oud and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Oriental Oud 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 Oriental Oud vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Oriental Oud scores highest for all seasons wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Oriental Oud leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Oriental Oud vs Guidance

Rezumatul comparației

Unice pentru Oriental Oud (8)

Unice pentru Guidance (12)

Acorduri comune (2)

Întrebări frecvente

Pulsul sentimentului comunității — Guidance

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Atribut	Oriental Oud	Guidance
Brand	Gerini	Amouage
An	2019	2023
Evaluare	4.16	3.85
Concentrație	—	—
Gen	feminine	feminine
Total note	8	12