Perfumes Similar to Guidance

Name: Guidance
Brand: Amouage
Rating: 3.85 (6874 reviews)

12 fragrances with similar scent profiles to Guidance by Amouage — rated 3.9/5

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Guidance

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3.9/5

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Frequently asked questions

What perfumes are similar to Guidance?+

Fragrances with the closest accord profile to Guidance by Amouage: Guidance 46 by Amouage; Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian; Gris Charnel by BDK Parfums. Each is selected by cosine similarity on accord strengths and shared notes.

Why are these perfumes considered similar?+

Similarity is computed from three signals: (1) cosine similarity between accord strength vectors, (2) Jaccard overlap on note sets across the pyramid, (3) a curated "often compared to" list from community mentions. The top matches blend all three.

Which notes drive the Guidance profile?+

Guidance's opening signature comes from Pear, Hazelnut, Olibanum Frankincense . Similar perfumes usually carry at least 2 of these same top notes alongside matching heart accords.

Community Sentiment Pulse — Guidance

Mixed

66 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community

6.8

/10

Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground. Those who connect with it praise its complex, creamy, woody-rose profile and addictive quality, though some experience batch inconsistencies affecting performance. The fragrance's challenging opening and intense character make it essential to sample before committing to a full bottle.

Positive

Unique, complex drydown with creamy, woody, rose and smoky notes
Highly addictive and memorable quality that garners passionate fans
Excellent performance and longevity for those who can smell it
Masterpiece composition with balanced sweetness and sophistication

Negative

Extremely polarizing - many find the opening harsh, sharp, or unpleasant
Batch consistency issues reported; some bottles have poor performance or weak projection
Strong polarized reactions with some comparing it negatively to body odor
Olfactory fatigue issues reported by some users despite high concentration

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