Question 1

What's the difference between Dark Rose and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Dark Rose is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Octavia Morgan Los Angeles (2025) dominated by Rose accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 4 accords: Fruity, Sweet, Vanilla, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Dark Rose or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Dark Rose scores 4.15/5 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 Rose and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including Fruity, Sweet, Vanilla, Woody, Rose. 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 Rose 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 Rose vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

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

Dark Rose vs Guidance

对比摘要

共同香调（3）

Dark Rose独有（4）

Guidance独有（9）

共同主调（4）

常见问题

社区情绪脉搏 — Guidance

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负面

属性	Dark Rose	Guidance
品牌	Octavia Morgan Los Angeles	Amouage
年份	2025	2023
评分	4.15	3.85
浓度	—	—
性别	feminine	feminine
香调总数	7	12