Amouage
Guidance
A resinous balsamic opening over a soft white-floral heart, drying down to a dry woody base.
31.5
Market score
rising
Momentum
2023
Released
Bottle photo
Scent profile
Accord weights
woody100
sweet92
balsamic92
white floral75
yellow floral75
rose75
warm spicy75
animalic50
Vibe
Cozy26Sensual19Romantic16Playful14Elegant10Energetic7Bold5Mysterious3
Seasonality
Olfactiveautumn
Communityautumn
winterspringsummerautumn
Occasion
day 49%night 51%
Olfactive Notes
Top notes
FrankincenseHazelnutPear
Heart notes
Jasmine sambacOsmanthusRoseSaffron
Base notes
Akigalawood®AmbergrisCistusSandalwoodVanilla
Dupes & alternatives
Fragrances worn as a more affordable take on Guidance.
Twist PerfumesNorth Star No. 147
Dupe68% ±2
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